Audio Producer

at  Mediahuis

Job Title:
Audio Producer
Function:
Editorial
Department:
Editorial
Reporting to:
Group Head of Audio
Role Purpose
We are seeking an Audio Producer to work on our sports audio content and play a key role in the creation of a new daily sports podcast.
The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality and engaging audio content that captivates our audience and sets our podcast apart in the competitive sports media landscape.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of our current podcast slate (The Indo Daily, Crime World, The Left Wing, The Throw-In) while being a part of a dynamic and collaborative media environment. The producer will be working closely with the Senior Sports Audio Producer, journalists and editors across Mediahuis Ireland in a busy, deadline-driven environment bringing top-quality content to listeners.

Role Responsibilities (Overview)

• Take ownership and build podcast listenership by developing audio strategy.
• Oversee output; from pre-production, research to recording, editing, and publishing.
• Develop creative and innovative ideas for segments, interviews, and features to keep the content fresh, exciting, and in line with audience preferences.
• Bring to life high-quality coverage across breaking sports news, live event coverage and informative analysis.
• Be a confident, engaging and authoritative on-air contributor and cover presenter.
• Identify and secure the best contributors.
• Write creative and concise briefs and running orders.
• Write short, punchy, and conversational scripts for presenters.
• Develop strong relationships with presenters and regular contributors.
• Give constructive feedback to presenters and guests.
• Collaborate with hosts, guests, and other team members to ensure seamless production workflows, brainstorm ideas, provide input, and contribute to the overall creative direction of the podcast.
• Proactively seek opportunities to engage with the audience through social media, and other platforms to build a loyal listener base.
• Work closely with sound designers, give clear feedback and direction in post-production.
• Manage studio bookings and recordings both in studio and on location.
• Other duties as required.
• Note: This role requires flexibility in working hours to accommodate the demands of a daily podcast production schedule

Experience & Qualifications (Minimum Experience & Essential Knowledge)

• At least 3 years’ podcast or radio production experience, preferably within sports media.
• 3rd level media/journalist qualification desirable.
• A portfolio or reel highlighting previous work in audio production.

Skills

Behavioural

• Results-driven with hands-on, creative experience of growing audience reach within the radio or podcast industry.
• Strong news sense and editorial judgement, with a passion for sports storytelling.
• Flexibility to adapt to a continuously changing journalistic landscape.
• Ability to plan ahead and stay organised.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Results oriented.
• Deep interest and understanding of the podcast landscape.

Other

• Extensive working knowledge of libel law and relevant legislation.
• Comprehensive sports knowledge and an interest in women’s sports
• Editing skills (Adobe Audition and/or Protools) and experience of other relevant software (cms and transcription).
• Data literate comfortable analysing with all podcast platform metrics.

• Take ownership and build podcast listenership by developing audio strategy.
• Oversee output; from pre-production, research to recording, editing, and publishing.
• Develop creative and innovative ideas for segments, interviews, and features to keep the content fresh, exciting, and in line with audience preferences.
• Bring to life high-quality coverage across breaking sports news, live event coverage and informative analysis.
• Be a confident, engaging and authoritative on-air contributor and cover presenter.
• Identify and secure the best contributors.
• Write creative and concise briefs and running orders.
• Write short, punchy, and conversational scripts for presenters.
• Develop strong relationships with presenters and regular contributors.
• Give constructive feedback to presenters and guests.
• Collaborate with hosts, guests, and other team members to ensure seamless production workflows, brainstorm ideas, provide input, and contribute to the overall creative direction of the podcast.
• Proactively seek opportunities to engage with the audience through social media, and other platforms to build a loyal listener base.
• Work closely with sound designers, give clear feedback and direction in post-production.
• Manage studio bookings and recordings both in studio and on location.
• Other duties as required.
• Note: This role requires flexibility in working hours to accommodate the demands of a daily podcast production schedul