About the Role
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.
What you will do:
1. Lead the Manging Editors at 98FM and Red FM to deliver dynamic, high-quality content across platforms.
2. Collaborate with the Music Content Editor to curate playlists and services that reflect audience tastes, target and brand identity
3. Drive innovation in music and entertainment programming, ensuring relevance to the station’s audiences
4. Foster a collaborative and creative culture, mentoring and developing talent
5. Monitor music trends, audience research, and industry developments to inform music programming decisions.
6. Lead the integration of music content across digital audio platforms, including FM, DAB, streaming, on-demand, and podcast formats.
7. Ensure each station reflects the unique character of its city while contributing to a broader music and entertainment strategy.
8. Work with commercial and marketing teams to develop content-led campaigns and partnerships
9. Monitor audience data and trends to inform programming and strategic decisions.
10. Ensure compliance with all editorial, legal, and regulatory standards.
11. Collaborate with internal functional leads, Finance, Digital, Marketing, Commercial etc to ensure strong relationships are developed and maintained for the advancement of all brands.
12. The role involves some travel within Ireland
What you will have:
13. Proven experience leading editorial teams in a multi-brand multi-city environment
14. Demonstrable experience delivering a wide content offering; music formats that offer more
15. A deep understanding of music programming, playlist curation, scheduling software and audience-driven music strategy.
16. Strong demonstrable relationships within the music industry, including labels, promoters, and artist management.
17. Strong editorial judgement and creative vision
18. A track record of delivering audience growth and commercial success.
19. Understanding of market dynamics and audience behaviours.
20. Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
21. Deep understanding of adult contemporary audiences
22. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
23. Commercial awareness and experience working with cross-functional teams.
24. Passion for audio, digital innovation, and audience engagement
25. Strong Work ethic
26. Flexible and adaptable in approach to leadership and management
27. Bauer Media Group values – Trust, Passion, Excellence, Entrepreneurship
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.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role in more detail please contact Celine McNamara, People & Culture Director
28. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
29. Wide range of learning opportunities to support with your Career Development with access to Learning and Development with Bauer Academy and Learning Waves
30. Flexible and Hybrid Working (for relevant roles)
31. Group Discount on Laya Healthcare
32. HSF Healthcare – we fund a health cash back plan for your day-to-day medical expenses.
33. Bike to Work Scheme and Annual Tax Saver Scheme
34. Part of the fun of working in Bauer Media are the regular opportunities to score free tickets!
The closing date for applications is the 18th of July 2025.
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.
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