Media Sales Assistant (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

The Implementation Team are responsible for the booking of commercial airtime across TV, Radio & Digital platforms. We deliver the deals negotiated by the Trading Team, provide best service levels to our customers and maximize short term revenue for RTÉ

Reporting to the Head of Implementation (Multimedia) you will be working within the wider Commercial Department. We are looking for an experienced Media Sales Assistant to work within the Team and be responsible for a portfolio of ad agencies.

About the role:

• Chasing for approval and setting up campaigns based upon written approvals from advertising agencies or clients, referring to agencies and the trading team where campaign approvals do not meet the deal criteria
• Checking campaign set up details prior to Auto Booker
• Booking of guaranteed spots or packages in line with deal parameters
• Churning of campaigns post Auto Booker, ensuring that all campaigns are of an acceptable quality before being sent to agencies
• Constant monitoring and adjustment of campaigns to ensure that deal parameters and RTÉ Sales policies are being met
• Filling and forward filling of available airtime prior to day closing/week closing
• Pre-invoice campaign checks and final month end revenue checks with agencies
• First stage resolution of accounts queries

About you:

• Experience in buying/selling traditional and digital media is desired
• Strong administrative experience coupled with the ability to effectively plan and organise
• An understanding and awareness of the media marketplace
• Ability to work under pressure within tight timeframes
• Strong customer focus
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team, while also operating independently and using sound initiative
• Highly developed influencing skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders

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 both documents as one file in the online application process.

This appointment will be made at the Media Sales Assistant 2 Grade and is being offered on a fixed purpose full-time contract basis to cover maternity leave. The salary scale for this grade is from €35,760 to €49,901 gross per annum.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday, 11th May 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.