RTÉ seeks expressions of interest for presenter roles for radio and news
As broadcaster Joe Duffy prepares to retire from Liveline on RTÉ Radio 1 on Friday 27 June, RTÉ has announced it is running an open internal and external 'expressions of interest' process for interested potential on-air presenters across RTÉ Radio 1 and News and Current Affairs.
Signed by Patricia Monahan, Director of Audio and Deirdre McCarthy, Director of News and Current Affairs, they confirm that "candidates both inside and outside RTÉ" are being invited to apply across a "wide variety of areas".
The advertisement confirms that this process fulfils one of the key recommendations of the Government's Expert Advisory Committee in its 2024 report.
This follows a similar process run for RTÉ's 2fm last year, where external presenters including: Benny Bracken, Mikey O'Reilly, Demi Isaac and Hugh Carr, have been appointed to on-air roles on the station.
The announcement confirms that the broadcaster is now launching an expressions of interest for candidates "interested in on-air presenting roles" including News, Current Affairs, General Speech Programming, Entertainment, Sport, Music and the Arts.
The job advertisement references RTÉ Radio 1's position as the "most listened to radio station in Ireland" and that is it a "centre of excellent in Public Service Broadcasting".
The statement points to potential presenting opportunities, including a reference to Mr Duffy's retirement saying that "as you know RTÉ Radio 1 currently has a role available for a presenter of Liveline," and also includes reference to RTÉ News and Current Affairs also having "a vacancy for a presenter with an initial assignment in radio news programmes and podcasting".
The advertisement outlines the process in more detail, clarifying that a "long list of potential presenters" in each of the areas outlined will be created as a result of this process, and will be refreshed every two years.
There is a reference though to the results of this call out being just "part" of the system to be appointed as a presenter, with the advert stating that when a presenting role becomes available, the longlist will be used as "part of the process" to identify suitable candidates.
Cuirfear fáilte roimh iarratais ó dhaoine go bhfuil dearcadh dearfach acu i leith na Gaeilge.
The salary is not disclosed, but the successful candidates will be based in Donnybrook in Dublin or "as required".
The details are contained in the vacancies section on the RTÉ website, where potential interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, CV and a link to a show reel (maximum 10 mins) specifying their area(s) of interest.
The advert details that those shortlisted will be required to enter a further selection process for specific roles, and that the details of this process will be communicated at the appropriate time but "may include interview and/or piloting".
The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 4 July.
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