Executive Producer - Virgin Media Television

About Virgin Media Television:

Virgin Media Television, our broadcast division, is Ireland’s number one commercial public service broadcaster offering three free-to-air channels: Virgin Media One, Virgin Media Two, Virgin Media Three, as well as the Virgin Media Player. We are a significant investor in home produced content, including news, current affairs and drama, as well as offering the best in international programming. Virgin Media More, a platform exclusive channel for Virgin TV customers, offers the very best of first look premium content, including ground-breaking Irish and International drama, documentaries & sport. Our advertising sales agency, Virgin Media Solutions, creates unique, innovative campaigns for our business and for third party clients across the UK and Ireland.

Virgin Media is the leading connected entertainment cable and broadcast business in Ireland. Every day we deliver connections that really matter for thousands of people, with multi award-winning services including superfast broadband, TV, mobile and home phone. Our Virgin Media Business division provides the fastest broadband speeds and connectivity solutions for entrepreneurs, businesses and the public sector.

Virgin Media is part of Liberty Global, one of the world’s leading converged video, broadband and communications companies with operations in seven European countries. Liberty Global is a founding member of the European Green Digital Coalition and is included in the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. Following the challenges brought about the global pandemic, the power of connectivity to deliver positive, meaningful change to people’s lives has never been clearer. Our inclusion in these prestigious indices for the ninth year running attests to our long-standing commitment to the importance of sustainability and ensuring that we are strong corporate citizens as well as responsible stewards of the environment across the markets in which we operate.

For further information please visit: www.virginmedia.ie

About the Role:

Virgin Media News is seeking a dynamic and experienced Executive Producer for our flagship current affairs programme, The Tonight Show.The Executive Producer will be responsible for setting a robust editorial agenda, leading the production team and outputting live programmes. Forward planning engaging topics with expert panelists representing both sides of the argument will be crucial, as will developing relationships with relevant stakeholders including outside agencies, political parties and panelists. 

A keen understanding of the importance of diverse topic selection and the dynamics around panel discussions is a must.The successful candidate will have a proven track record in producing interesting, engaging and editorially-sound current affairs programming. They will have a strong journalistic background as well as sound editorial judgment and a strong understanding of politics and current affairs content. The producer will have good working knowledge of digital news platforms and digital production.This role will involve varied shifts outside of normal office hours.

Specific Duties & Tasks:

• Leading a production team in the preparation and management of high-quality journalistic programming that resonates with the VMTV audience

• Generating ideas for topics and guests

• Outputting live studio programmes

• Booking contributors for panel discussions & one-on-one interviews

• Ensure compliance with all relevant broadcast regulations and guidelines

• Plan for special events such as elections and budgets

• Line managing staff

• Production team training and development

• Manage programme budget, purchase orders and invoices

• Monitor ratings and audience feedback and adapt to trends

• Sourcing and posting digital news content from TV programmes to online platforms

• Other newsroom duties as assigned by the Head of News

• The above list is not exhaustive. You will be expected to perform duties as necessitated by your changing role and the overall business objectives of the company, as directed

Skills & Expertise:

• Extensive experience working in current affairs in television / radio.

• Thorough knowledge of the Irish political landscape will also be required together with a command of national and international social, cultural, business and economic affairs.

• A strong contacts book

• A strong understanding of defamation law

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Excellent, proven editorial judgement

• Excellent social media skills

• Ability to work under pressure as part of a busy team and meet deadlines

• Ability to work flexible hours

• Exceptional organisational skills

• Knowledge of digital news production

The Person:

• A dynamic and decisive leader with a track record of delivering high-quality, engaging content in a live broadcast environment.

• Creative thinker with a focus on bringing fresh ideas and innovative approaches.

• Strong commercial awareness, capable of balancing creative decisions with revenue-generating opportunities.

• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and able to make quick decisions when needed.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage relationships across diverse teams and stakeholders.

• Passionate about serving and understanding the audience, tailoring content to meet their needs and preferences.

• Collaborative team player who can unite talent, crew and wider teams toward common goals.

• Adaptable, with a proactive approach to overcoming challenges and a drive toward continuous improvement. 

Virgin Media is an equal opportunities employer. Having a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business