In fulfilment of a recommendation by the Government's Expert Advisory Committee, and as part of RT 's New Direction strategy, RT is seeking expressions of interest from candidates for on-air presenting roles on RT Radio 1 as well as presentation roles for RT News & Current Affairs.
RT Radio 1 is the most-listened-to radio station in Ireland. As a centre of excellence in public service media, RT Radio 1's wide range of award-winning programmes sets the standard for quality, variety and popular appeal in Irish radio. RT News & Current Affairs is the largest provider of independent and trusted news and current affairs content in Ireland across television, radio and online platforms.
We would like to hear from presenters interested in areas including news, current affairs, general speech programming, entertainment, sport, music and the arts. A long-list of potential presenters in each of the areas outlined will be created as a result of this process and will be refreshed every two years.
When a presenting role becomes available this longlist will be used as part of the process to identify suitable candidates. A shortlist will be created using a weighted criteria suitable for the specific role.
RT Radio 1 currently has a role available for a presenter of Liveline. RT News and Current Affairs also has a vacancy for a Presenter with an initial assignment in radio news programmes and podcasting.
Those shortlisted will be required to enter a further selection process for specific roles. The details of this process will be communicated at the appropriate time but may include interview and/or piloting.
Cuirfear f ilte roimh iarratais dhaoine go bhfuil dearcadh dearfach acu i leith na Gaeilge. Applications are welcome from people who have a positive outlook to Irish.
Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of what we do - both on-air and behind the scenes. We are committed to building a more inclusive environment and tackling under-representation while embedding inclusion at every stage of the employee journey.
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, 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 Traveler Community.
If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please submit your cover letter, CV and a showreel (Max 10 mins) specifying your area(s) of interest to rte.ie/vacancies by Friday 4 July 2025.
ENDS
For Information:
Maureen Catterson | RT Communications Manager TV, Radio and Online |
maureen.catterson@rte.ie |
Laura Fitzgerald | RT Communications Manager News & Current Affairs
| laura.fitzgerald@rte.ie |
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In fulfilment of a recommendation by the Government's Expert Advisory Committee, and as part of RT 's New Direction strategy, RT is seeking expressions of interest from candidates for on-air presenting roles on RT Radio 1 as well as presentation roles for RT News & Current Affairs.
