Programme Department Assistant, RTÉ

RTÉ is Ireland's national public-service media organisation. We are embarking upon an ambitious and exciting 5-year transformation strategy to update the way we run the organisation. Our mission is to serve as an independent source of stories, news, information and entertainment for Ireland, reflecting the diversity of its people and providing experiences that enrich the lives of all.

This sense of purpose motivates us to deliver to the highest standards in an environment that is collaborative, supportive and engaging. Attracting and retaining the best talent is key in delivering to our audiences. We want our people to thrive in an environment that values their output.

Reporting to the Manager, Programme Support, the Programme Department Assistant (PDA) provides vital support to programme personnel working on location filming, studios and outside broadcast programmes.

We currently have one part-time ongoing PDA vacancy (30 hours) , and one full-time, 2 year contract PDA vacancy, which requires fluency as Gaeilge.

We intend to also create a casual panel to cover absences and short-term vacancies within RTÉ Television and to fill ongoing vacancies which may arise during the lifetime of the panel. Fluency in the Irish Language is not required for the part time vacancy or panel opportunities.

All roles will involve irregular working hours over 7 days; therefore, full flexibility is an essential requirement.

About the role :

• Providing administration support for programme productions.
• Facilities bookings.
• Organising travel, payments and accommodation for contributors and crew.
• Managing production diaries and schedules.
• Inputting scheduling information.
• Archive searching and upkeep of research databases.
• Completing cue sheets and updating the transmission system using Mediaflex and WON.
• Updating programme information on webpages.
• Working with Online / Digital Lab where required as shoot co-ordinator.
• Media wrangling / triaging prior to footage ingest.

About you :

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV together with a cover letter outlining your interest and alignment to the role requirements. Please attach these as one file in the online application process. Without a cover letter your application cannot be considered.

The full-time appointment will be made at the Programme Department Assistant grade and is being offered on a fixed term, 2 year contract basis. The salary scale for this grade is from €30,230 to €46,723 gross per annum.

The part-time appointment will be made at the Programme Department Assistant grade and is being offered on an ongoing contract basis. The salary scale for this grade is from €14.05 to €21.72 per hour. This role requires fluency in the Irish language; however, it will also work across English language productions.

Applicants who are successful in achieving a place on the Panel will be offered a casual / irregular fixed-term contract, and paid on the Programme Department Assistant salary scale from €14.05 to €21.72 per hour.

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 18th March 2025.

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.

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 Traveller Community.

We are eager to provide reasonable accommodations for potential and existing employees with any kind of disability. Should you wish to request an accommodation for your interview, we encourage you to let us know when you apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr