Online Content Manager, The Lab

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.

Meet the team

The Lab team is responsible for producing and commissioning video content that is made specifically for the 18–44-year-old audience, focusing on comedy and entertainment formats. Previous series include The Traitors Ireland: Uncloaked, Good Boy and Ireland’s Perfect Pubs.Content is created, packaged, and published to RTÉ’s video products, with a focus on RTÉ Player and RTÉ’s YouTube channels and oftentimes, RTÉ Television channels.

We are looking for an experienced Content Leader with a background in comedy and/or entertainment production and expertise in delivering high quality digital content for a fixed term contract of 12 months.

Reporting to the Head of RTÉ Player, the Online Content Manager will be an experienced TV/Digital content maker with a passion for Irish TV and culture and a strong background in the comedy and entertainment genres. You will lead a team of content creators and content co-ordinators in ‘The Lab’ working closely with colleagues within RTÉ to deliver high impact content for RTÉ Player/Television and YouTube. The successful candidate will work within a dynamic, fast-paced environment, collaborating with stakeholders from across the ‘Video’ teams as well as with product, technology, design, marketing, audience insights and commercial.

About the role:

• Creatively and editorially lead the team through all stages of production from idea/development to publish

• Initiate and develop original and distinctive programme ideas with a particular emphasis on Comedy and Entertainment formats

• Manage and motivate a small but agile team of content creatives delivering high quality comedy and entertainment content for RTÉ Player/RTÉ Television, currently publishing 8 hours of video content per annum

• Ensure the successful delivery of a production to the agreed final specification, to the highest editorial standards, on time and within budget

• Create and deliver on the content plan that is aligned with RTÉ Video and RTÉ Player content strategy and regularly track/report on KPIs

• Manage the content budget alongside colleagues in finance including budget drafting

• Lead the online commissioning of original video content for RTÉ Player platforms including working closely with stakeholders in Video including Commissioning Editors, Legal, HR, Finance, Marketing, Social, Communications and Commercial

• Responsibility for ensuring the smooth running of all internal and external productions for The Lab

• Ensure all editorial standards and procedures are withheld and all paperwork is present and correct, e.g. Risk Assessments, Commissioning Processes and Procedures, etc

• While in production, produce comedy/entertainment formats end to end

• Plan out episode structure and develop series’ tone of voice

• Work closely with HR and Finance on hiring and contracts

• Scriptwriting comedy/entertainment scripts

• VT/Edit producing

• Producing the presenter(s) – script meetings, briefings, contracts

• Use analytics to track performance of published programmes. Monitor KPIs (streams, time spent, completion rates, device splits)

About you:

• Significant experience in producing or content creation of high-quality broadcast/streaming video content

• Third-level qualification in Multimedia, Journalism, Communications, or a related discipline, with proven experience applying these skills in a professional setting

• Experience in leading and motivating a team

• Experience in budget management

• Be comfortable working in a pressurised environment such as single camera scripted comedy or unscripted entertainment formats as well as studio productions

• Previous experience of producing innovative and creative programme ideas and be capable of originating and developing strong production plans that can deliver ideas within budget and resources

• A thorough knowledge and understanding of RTÉ’s programme-making standards and guidelines and have strong editorial skills and judgement

• Excellent communication skills to deal with a variety of people and stakeholders at all levels and to work effectively as a team member

• Ability to establish effective short- and long-term relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders

• A keen understanding of social media with an enthusiasm for finding new comedy talent and helping develop upcoming presenters, comedians, contributors

• Highly organised, with the ability to plan and manage multiple productions simultaneously under tight deadlines

Nice to have:

• Background in comedy production/scriptwriting

• Background in creating video content for 18–44-year-olds

• Social Media expertise

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.

This appointment will be made on a 1-year fixed purpose full time contract basis to start in June 2026, on the Manager Grade 3 salary range from €51,039 gross per annum to €85,647 gross per annum.

Closing date for receipt of applications Monday 27th April 2026.

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.