ABOUT US

Bauer Media Audio Ireland is Ireland’s largest independent audio publisher, with a portfolio of market-leading brands including GoLoud, Today FM, Newstalk, 98FM, SPIN 1038, SPIN South West, Cork’s Red FM, iRadio, and Beat 102 103. Bauer Media Audio Ireland entertains a record weekly audience of almost 2.3 million listeners (2,283,000), with daily listenership standing at 1.5 million. 
GoLoud is the home of Irish podcasts, producing some of the country’s most successful shows, including Talking Bollox, The Gambler, Hold My Drink with Charleen and Ellie, and Mark Mehigan’s Weekly Roast. Launched in 2019, GoLoud is Ireland’s first-to-market podcast platform, offering users access to their favorite podcasts, national and local radio stations, and a diverse range of content across entertainment, business, news, and culture. 

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Track record of excellence in journalism minimum 3 years’ experience, a passion for original storytelling and ability to script stories with compelling and clear narrative arcs to engage listeners.
• A skilled audio producer with a minimum of 3 years of audio experience and a strong track record of producing narrative driven projects.
• In-depth knowledge of Irish defamation law. 
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure and deadlines, often while working on multiple projects at once.
• Collaborative and creative thinker with excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency in talent management and relationship-building with creators and producers. 
• Strong audio editing skills and proficiency with audio editing software.
• Ability to analyse listener data and incorporate into data led editorial decisions.
• Track record of coordinating with multiple stakeholders to delivery project eg marketing, editorial, video and sales.

ABOUT THE ROLE

GoLoud Team is looking for a Narrative Podcast Producer who is a natural storyteller with a passion for podcasts to work across the GoLoud slate, with a focus on narrative-based content. Reporting into the Deputy Head of Digital Audio, this individual will be responsible for end to end production of narrative and documentary podcasts as well as contributing to deep dive podcast segments / mini-series; from ideation and development to production and distribution; delivering high quality content that elevates GoLoud offering to its listeners.The ideal candidate will be passionate about storytelling and have a track record of boots-on-the-ground reporting and longform journalism. A background in audio journalism is advantageous but not essential in all cases.

WHAT YOU WILL DO…

• This role will develop Unfold, a narrative documentary series, and work across the GoLoud slate including Mens Rea, a true crime podcasts, and deep dives or mini-series within other major GoLoud podcasts.
• Ideation and development of narrative-form and documentary podcasts that excite and entertain various audiences and support the growth of the GoLoud podcast slate.
• Management of the end-to-end production process for narrative content and documentary projects, ensuring high-quality delivery on schedule of a premium podcast product. This includes the researching, guest booking, production, scripting, recording, editing, and distribution of podcast series. 
• Growth of GoLoud audiences through the creation of engaging content based on storytelling, innovation and data-led decision making.
• Maintain GoLoud’s high production standards, ensuring content meets ethical, editorial, compliance and legal standards and provides a superior experience for audiences.
• Optimising audio, video, socials and digital platforms in collaboration with marketing, social media and sales to engage audiences and promote awareness
• Work with the marketing, commercial, editorial and data teams to promote podcasts and grow audiences.
• Working across other GoLoud productions as needed.
• Other duties as required.