Think you could be the new Joe Duffy? RTÉ has just advertised his job
The popular broadcaster will step down from his show in two weeks time after 27 years helming the flagship RTÉ Radio 1 lunchtime show and 37 years with the national broadcaster.
RTÉ today released details of its 'expressions of interest' process for two new roles.
This is on foot of a recommendation by the Government's expert advisory committee and as part of RTÉ's New Direction strategy.
The national broadcaster has said it is looking for two key presenters, namely one for Liveline and another for its News & Current Affairs division.
'We would like to hear from presenters interested in areas including news, current affairs, general speech programming, entertainment, sport, music and the arts,' it said.
A long list of potential presenters in each of these areas will be created as a result of this process and then refreshed every two years.
'When a presenting role becomes available, this longlist will be used as part of the process to identify suitable candidates. A shortlist will be created using a weighted criteria suitable for the specific role,' it said.
Those shortlisted will be required to enter a further selection process for specific roles. The details of this process will be communicated at the appropriate time but may include an interview and or piloting, the statement added.
RTÉ said it welcomed people with a 'positive outlook' to Irish, in addition to those with diverse backgrounds.
'Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of what we do – both on-air and behind the scenes. We are committed to building a more inclusive environment and tackling under-representation while embedding inclusion at every stage of the employee journey,' it said.
'We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, social experience, race and ethnicity, disability, civil and family status, religious belief and membership of the Traveler Community.'
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