Marketing Executive - (Maternity Leave Cover)

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

As RTÉ’s marketing team we are responsible for promoting RTÉ’s content, channels, product and service brands across all platforms (on and off RTE) reaching audiences through the delivery of an overarching consumer-facing marketing strategy.

We are looking for an experienced Marketing Executive to join a dynamic, fast-paced, consumer facing team who are responsible for planning and executing marketing campaigns that are delivered through owned and paid media channels with an audience-first focus to deliver RTÉ’s objectives.

Reporting to the Marketing Manager, you will collaborate with multiple teams across RTÉ’s Marketing and Communications and Social division including the Creative, Social and Communications teams as well as having a strong relationship with the key editorial and content teams. You will be working to deliver on the annual marketing plan, involved in all key aspects of campaigns from planning, to briefing to delivery and execution and post-campaign reporting. Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and stakeholder management are a key part of this role.

About the role:

• Support and execute the annual marketing plan covering a full spectrum of marketing activities
• Manage and execute integrated marketing campaigns, collaborating with Social, Communications and Creative teams
• Write briefs for in-house Creative team, supporting the development and delivery of campaign assets
• Write briefs and deliver paid media plans through our external media agency
• Media planning and management of content in a multi-channel environment with a specific focus on targeting younger audiences
• Manage and deliver campaign opportunities and key art to RTÉ’s partners
• Build strong working relationships with all content departments, internal teams and third-party partners
• Report on data, learnings and analysis from RTÉ campaigns and partner marketing activity
• Plan and deliver always-on promotion through RTÉ’s owned, paid and partner channels
• Support on other work projects, administration and financial management tasks as required

About you:

• 2+ years’ experience in consumer or brand marketing, with relevant qualifications in Marketing or a related discipline
• Proven digital marketing experience
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to deadlines and on budget
• Strong attention to detail and good visual eye for striking imagery
• Expert planning, project management and team management skills
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Ability to write detailed briefs for internal and external stakeholders

Nice to have

• Understanding of and interest in the broadcast and media industry desirable

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 offered on a fixed purpose contract basis for 6 months at the Administrative Grade 2 scale. The salary scale for this grade is from €35,757 to €49,901 gross per annum.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday, 8th October 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.