News Anchor, SPIN 1038

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. 

About the Role  

We are seeking a News Anchor to join our dynamic news team. The key focus of this role is working to the daily news schedule on Spin 1038. The successful candidate will report to the Group Director of News.  

What You’ll Do:  

• Write and present news curated and crafted to appeal to the Spin audience  
• Supply hourly bulletins tailored specifically for both Spin 1038 and Spin Southwest 
• Source and identify Spin related stories and content Ensure the Spin website is up to date 
• Contribute news stories to the wider news pool  
• Identify trending stories  
• Ensure Spin is leading the charge on viral content  
• Generate and execute ideas for original journalism for the Spin audience  
• Report from markings and events for both the Spin network and our wider newsroom 
• Contribute ideas and content for our internal podcasts  

What You’ll Have: 

• An all-consuming interest and passion for news, current affairs and pop culture  
• A talent for original journalism  
• Unrivalled contacts book Excellent story telling skills  
• Superb copy writing ability under pressure of tight deadlines  
• Thorough knowledge of the regulatory and legal environment 
• Thorough knowledge of the workings of the institutions of the state  
• Mobile journalism skills  

Before applying, make sure you tick the following boxes:

• Work well under pressure  
• Have 3+ years experience in the field  
• Hold a full clean drivers licence  
• Have a third level degree in a relevant discipline 

If the following traits sound like you, you might be the right person for the job: 

• An all-consuming interest and passion for news and current affairs. 
• A talent for original journalism. 
• Unrivalled contacts book. 
• Excellent story telling skills. 
• Superb copy writing ability under pressure of tight deadlines.  
• Thorough knowledge of the regulatory and legal environment. 
• Thorough knowledge of the workings of the institutions of the state. 

Before applying, make sure you tick the following boxes: 

• Work well under pressure. 
• Have 3+ years experience in the field. 
• Hold a full clean drivers licence.  
• Have a third level degree in a relevant discipline. 

What You’ll Get:  

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Factors taken into account in determining an appropriate scale include the candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications relevant to the job. 

Bauer Media Audio Ireland operates the following benefits for its employees: 

• 23 days annual leave including Good Friday & Christmas Eve (25 in total) 
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay 
• Contributory pension scheme to support your long-term financial wellbeing 
• Life cover (4 times your salary) 
• Paid sick leave - up to 20 days 
• Access (free) to Group account with Webdoctor www.webdoctor.ie 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Wide range of learning opportunities to support with your Career Development with access to Learning and Development with Bauer Academy and Learning Waves www.learningwaves.ie 
• Flexible and Hybrid Working (for relevant roles) 
• Group Discount on Laya Healthcare 
• HSF Healthcare – we fund a health cash back plan for your day-to-day medical expenses. 
• Bike to Work Scheme and Annual Tax Saver Scheme 

The closing date for applications is 28 August 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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