RTÉ Radio Commissions Administrator

RTÉ (Raidió Teilifís Éireann) is Ireland's national public-service media organisation. A leader in Irish media, RTÉ provides comprehensive, cost-effective, free-to-air multi-media services to the public in Ireland and interested audiences internationally.

RTÉ invites applications for the position of RTÉ Radio Commissions Administrator in the Independent Radio Productions (IRP) Unit. RTÉ has a statutory spend which must be spent with the independent radio sector on a yearly basis to create original and high-quality radio programming. This involves the administering and tracking of a number of commissioning rounds. Reporting to the Director of Acquisitions & Co-Productions and working within the IRP unit, the Administrator is responsible for co-ordinating and managing the administration of RTÉ Radio Commissions, ensuring all aspects of the process are updated and maintained.

The Radio Commissions Administrator is responsible for the daily management of all independent radio commissions for RTÉ radio stations (RTÉ Radio 1, RTÉ 2fm, RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta and RTÉ Lyric fm). She/he will liaise with the independent sector and internally across RTÉ with relevant editorial, finance, legal and broadcast services personnel. In addition, this role provides other Radio administrative support as required, including processing payments.
Main responsibilities for this role and key activities include, but are not limited to:

• All administrative work pertaining to IRP, ensuring that IRP records are process compliant and available for internal and/or external audit at all times
• Publishing and administering commissioning rounds in accordance with the editorial plans of each station
• Liaising with Finance on all budgetary elements of each IRP commission in accordance with negotiated terms between RTÉ IRP and the individual independent producer
• Preparing contracts to exchange between RTÉ IRP and the individual independent producer
• Liaising with legal in relation to copyright and other contractual issues
• Streamlining IRP programme traffic including receipt and initial monitoring of independently produced programmes
• Processing of payments

The successful candidate should have:

• Significant administration experience with proven ability in managing workflows
• Excellent computer skills and attention to detail
• Experience liaising with all levels of an organisation and external relationship management
• A good understanding of radio production
• A relevant qualification in broadcasting, journalism or media is desirable

Candidates must have the ability to communicate confidently and competently while managing expectations of all stakeholders.

This position will be offered on an ongoing contract on the Administrative Grade 2 salary scale (€33,199 to €46,331 gross per annum).

Applicants are invited to submit Curriculum Vitae together with cover letter detailing experience relevant to this role (attach as one document).

Closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 16th September 2022.

RTÉ is committed to diversity in its workforce and welcomes applications from people with diverse backgrounds.

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.

RTÉ is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applications 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.