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We're looking for a Managing Editor to join our Metro & Music team on a full-time permanent basis.
As Managing Editor – Metro & Music, you will lead the strategic, editorial and creative direction of 98FM in Dublin and Red FM in Cork, two of Ireland’s biggest city stations. This is an opportunity to lead two popular audio brands with big ambitions. You will be responsible for delivering vibrant, locally resonant content strategies that connect with audiences while aligning with Bauer Media Audio Ireland’s strategic goals.
This role also oversees the music strategy for all Bauer stations and digital audio services ensuring the music mix is audience-focused, brand-aligned, and data-informed.
This is an amazing opportunity for an experienced programme maker to be an integral part of Bauer Media Audio Ireland’s senior content team as we work together to achieve big ambitions.
This role is a full-time permanent leadership role, with an expectation to be on-site in Dublin, Marconi House on a full-time basis with some travel within Ireland required.
What you will do:
* Lead the Manging Editors at 98FM and Red FM to deliver dynamic, high-quality content across platforms
* Collaborate with the Music Content Editor to curate playlists and services that reflect audience tastes, target and brand identity
* Drive innovation in music and entertainment programming, ensuring relevance to the station’s audiences
* Foster a collaborative and creative culture, mentoring and developing talent
* Monitor music trends, audience research, and industry developments to inform music programming decisions
* Lead the integration of music content across digital audio platforms, including FM, DAB, streaming, on-demand, and podcast formats
* Ensure each station reflects the unique character of its city while contributing to a broader music and entertainment strategy
* Work with commercial and marketing teams to develop content-led campaigns and partnerships
* Monitor audience data and trends to inform programming and strategic decisions
* Ensure compliance with all editorial, legal, and regulatory standards
* Collaborate with internal functional leads, Finance, Digital, Marketing, Commercial etc to ensure strong relationships are developed and maintained for the advancement of all brands
* The role involves some travel within Ireland
What you will have:
* Proven experience leading editorial teams in a multi-brand multi-city enviroment
* Demonstrable experience delivering a wide content offering; music formats that offer more
* A deep understanding of music programming, playlist curation, scheduling software and audience-driven music strategy
* Strong demonstrable relationships within the music industry, including labels, promoters, and artist management
* Strong editorial judgement and creative vision
* A track record of delivering audience growth and commercial success
* Understanding of market dynamics and audience behaviours
* Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
* Deep understanding of adult contemporary audiences
* Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
* Commercial awareness and experience working with cross-functional teams
* Passion for audio, digital innovation, and audience engagement
* Strong Work ETHIC
* Flexible and adaptable in approach to leadership and management
The closing date for applications is the 18th of July 2025
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Writing/Editing
* Industries
Media Production
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