Urgent: Multi Media Journalist Panel, RTÉ News

RTÉ is Ireland's national public-service media organisation. We are embarking upon an ambitious and exciting 5-year transformation strategy to update the way we run the organisation. Our mission is to serve as an independent source of stories, news, information and entertainment for Ireland, reflecting the diversity of its people and providing experiences that enrich the lives of all.

This sense of purpose motivates us to deliver to the highest standards in an environment that is collaborative, supportive and engaging. Attracting and retaining the best talent is key in delivering to our audiences. We want our people to thrive in an environment that values their output.

Meet the team
As Ireland's national public service media organisation RTÉ News and Current Affairs provides independent and trusted news and current affairs content across multiple platforms.

We are looking to refresh our Multi Media journalist panel to fill future vacancies and temporary gaps in the rosters that arise occasionally due to leave and other absences. This panel will be in place for a period of two years.

The Multi Media Journalists work on RTÉ News and Current Affairs platforms. These include the RTÉ News App, which is Ireland's most popular news app, as well as flagship programmes including Morning Ireland, News at One, Six One and Nine o'clock News, Nationwide, Prime Time, RTÉ Investigates and Nuacht RTÉ.

About the role:

- Report on issues of local, national and international interest for all RTÉ News and Current Affairs platforms.
- Generate, break and verify stories for seven-day week output on digital, television and radio.
- Work quickly and accurately in a live, breaking news environment.
- Write and sub-edit news bulletins and online content for tight deadlines.
- Recognise legal and copyright issues surrounding news reporting.
- Involves working shifts across weekdays, weekends & public holidays.

About you:

- Experienced journalist with sound editorial judgement and a thorough understanding of the workings of the institutions of the State.
- Capable of managing multiple tasks and working under pressure to tight deadlines.
- Digital skills (e.g. social media storytelling, video editing, podcasting or data journalism) and broadcast experience are a plus, though not essential.
- Familiarity in the use, reach and needs of all media platforms.
- Display an in-depth knowledge of news and current affairs with awareness of changing technologies in delivering news content.
- Havegood interpersonal skills and an ability to work well with others.
- Bring fresh perspectives or lived experience that can help us reach and reflect the full diversity of Ireland's communities.

We would like to hear from you if you have a competence to work through Irish or have a knowledge of other European languages or if you have experience of, or an interest in business, sport, politics or television news production.

A full driving licence is an advantage as this role can require travel. However, we welcome applications from candidates who do not drive as some assignments can be newsroom based.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your cover letter and Curriculum Vitae outlining yourskills, experience &suitability for the role (please submit as one documentwhen completing this online application process).

The salary scale for Multi Media Journalist is €47,574 to €74,811 gross per annum.

Closing date for receipt of applications isFriday 12th September 2025.

We will aim to refresh the short-term panel periodically throughout this two-year period and information will be available on RTÉ's website after this closing date.

Cuirfear fáilte roimh iarratais ó dhaoine go bhfuil dearcadh dearfach acu i leith na Gaeilge. Applications are welcome from people who have a positive outlook to Irish.

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.

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 Traveller Community.

We are eager to provide reasonable accommodations for potential and existing employees with any kind of disability. Should you wish to request an accommodation for your interview, we encourage you to let us know when you apply.

Job details:
Minimum annual remuneration: €47,574 pro rata
Location of employment: Donnybrook, Dublin 4. Some travel may be required.
Hours of work: 85 hours gross per fortnight for full time assignments
Posting date: Friday 15th August 2025
Closing date: Friday 12th September 2025

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