Presenter, iRadio (Freelance)

About Bauer Media Audio Ireland

Bauer Media Audio Ireland is the country’s largest commercial radio group, operating eight stations including national brands Today FM and Newstalk, alongside youth-focused SPIN stations in Dublin and the Southwest. The portfolio also includes iRadio across the Northeast and Northwest, 98FM in Dublin, Beat in the Southeast, and Red FM in Cork.

Beyond radio, Bauer Media Audio Ireland delivers a diverse and innovative audio offering. This includes Off the Ball, Ireland’s leading digital sports brand; GoLoud, a premium platform for radio, podcasts, and music; audioXi, the country’s largest digital audio advertising exchange; and Media Central, Ireland’s leading media sales house.

iRadio is one of Ireland's leading regional radio brands, connecting with audiences across the Northeast and Northwest. As part of Bauer Media Audio Ireland, you'll be joining a wider audio business with some of Ireland's biggest radio and digital brands.

If you're passionate about radio, have a great voice and personality, and know how to make an audience listen, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a freelance opportunity, with shifts offered based on programming and business requirements.

About the Role

iRadio is looking for a talented and engaging Freelance Presenter to join our team and bring great energy, personality and entertainment to our listeners across the Northeast and Northwest.

We’re looking for a confident broadcaster who understands the iRadio audience, has a strong on-air presence and can create entertaining, relevant and engaging radio content. You’ll be comfortable working independently, contributing ideas and jumping into the iRadio sound and style.

What You’ll Do

- Present live and/or pre-recorded radio programmes across iRadio.

- Deliver engaging, entertaining and audience-focused content that reflects the iRadio brand.

- Prepare and research content, features, links and talking points ahead of broadcasts.

- Respond naturally and confidently to changing stories, audience interaction and live situations.

- Engage with listeners through calls, messages, social media and other platforms.

- Work closely with producers and the wider programming team to develop creative and relevant content.

- Support station promotions, competitions, commercial features and outside broadcasts where required.

- Maintain a strong awareness of current affairs, entertainment, music, local stories and topics relevant to the iRadio audience.

- Contribute ideas that help grow audience engagement across on-air and digital platforms.

- Ensure all content meets iRadio and Bauer Media Audio standards and relevant broadcasting requirements.

What You’ll Have:

- Has previous radio presenting or broadcasting experience.

- Has a confident, warm and engaging on-air personality.

- Understands how to connect with an audience and tell a great story.

- Is creative, curious and comfortable generating their own content ideas.

- Has excellent communication and interviewing skills.

- Is confident working in a live broadcast environment and able to think quickly on their feet.

- Has a strong understanding of the iRadio audience and the local communities we serve.

- Is reliable, organised and comfortable working as part of a busy programming team.

- Has a good understanding of social media and how on-air content can translate to digital platforms.

- Is flexible and available to work across different shifts and cover requirements as needed.

The closing date for applications is 31 October 2026 .

Bauer Media Audio Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, disability, age, gender expression or sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partnership status or culture. Bauer Media Audio Ireland is committed, where possible, to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

To discuss the requirements of the role, the location of the role or any reasonable accommodation you might require, please contact a member of the HR team via [email protected]

All documentation received by Bauer Media Audio Ireland will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Acts, 1988 and 2003 General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR; 2018). The information will only be used by BMAI in the processing of job applications and for ongoing administrative purposes with job candidates.

If you have any feedback regarding our recruitment process, please email [email protected] we would love to hear from you.

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