Executive Producer

5 days ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Iftn Full time
Company: Virgin Media Television

Position: Executive Producer

Location: Dublin

Contact:

Address: Unit 5, Westgate Business Park, Ballymount Rd Upper, Ballymount, Dublin

About Virgin Media Television:

Virgin Media Television, our broadcast division, is Ireland's number one commercial public service broadcaster offering three free-to-air channels: Virgin Media One, Virgin Media Two, Virgin Media Three, as well as the Virgin Media Player. We are a significant investor in home produced content, including news, current affairs and drama, as well as offering the best in international programming.

Position Overview:

Virgin Media News is seeking a dynamic and experienced Executive Producer for our flagship current affairs programme, The Tonight Show. The Executive Producer will be responsible for setting a robust editorial agenda, leading the production team, and outputting live programmes. Forward planning engaging topics with expert panelists representing both sides of the argument will be crucial, as will developing relationships with relevant stakeholders including outside agencies, political parties, and panelists.

Specific Duties & Tasks:

- Leading a production team in the preparation and management of high-quality journalistic programming that resonates with the VMTV audience
- Generating ideas for topics and guests
- Booking contributors for panel discussions & one-on-one interviews
- Ensure compliance with all relevant broadcast regulations and guidelines
- Plan for special events such as elections and budgets
- Line managing staff
- Production team training and development
- Manage programme budget, purchase orders, and invoices
- Monitor ratings and audience feedback and adapt to trends
- Sourcing and posting digital news content from TV programmes to online platforms
- Other newsroom duties as assigned by the Head of News

Skills & Expertise:

- Extensive experience working in current affairs in television/radio
- Thorough knowledge of the Irish political landscape
- A strong contacts book
- A strong understanding of defamation law
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure as part of a busy team and meet deadlines
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Exceptional organisational skills
- Knowledge of digital news production

The Person:

- A dynamic and decisive leader with a track record of delivering high-quality, engaging content in a live broadcast environment
- Creative thinker with a focus on bringing fresh ideas and innovative approaches
- Strong commercial awareness, capable of balancing creative decisions with revenue-generating opportunities
- Thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and able to make quick decisions when needed
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage relationships across diverse teams and stakeholders
- Passionate about serving and understanding the audience, tailoring content to meet their needs and preferences
- Collaborative team player who can unite talent, crew, and wider teams toward common goals
- Adaptable, with a proactive approach to overcoming challenges and a drive toward continuous improvement

Virgin Media is an equal opportunities employer. Having a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business.

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