Online Content Creator

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.

At its heart, RTÉ is a creative organisation, making and commissioning a broad range of high-quality content to serve multiple platforms and diverse audiences. With that in mind, RTÉ is seeking to recruit a Content Creator to work within its Online team.

We are looking for a talented, ambitious and creative individual who inherently understands online content, knows how to interact with online audiences and has great ideas for new formats and new talent. Working as an integral part of the team the Online Content Creator will ideate, develop new content ideas, shoot and edit in-house content and present a vision which understands all stages of the production lifecycle. We want a highly creative individual, who is a team player and understands editorial standards with adherence to RTÉ journalism guidelines.

Candidates will be expected to have some knowledge of RTÉ’s online channels and online content output specifically RTÉ Player Originals.

About the role

• Produce (ability to shoot and edit is required) vibrant and compelling content for online platforms to engage new and existing audiences
• Manage shoots working with production teams and talent
• Create multiple assets such as social versions and graphic elements for each content offering
• Ideate and brainstorm new formats and present new talent and development ideas
• Work effectively with the online Product teams, the Design Team, the Marketing team and other departments ensuring you maintain excellent relationships throughout
• Ensure content reflects our audiences
• Keep up to date with emerging industry trends
• Be a team player, help others on the team and work creatively and collaboratively
• Meet deadlines and plan out workload accordingly
• Be interested and passionate about VOD products, online streaming and content

About you

• A relevant 3rd level qualification or previous relevant work experience
• An understanding of RTÉ’s online products and content offering
• Demonstrable experience in editing video content is required.
• Great content ideas, innovation and creative flair
• Advanced understanding of social media content, channels and ways to interact with audiences online
• The ability to deliver different content versions and styles to meet the platform need
• The ability to pitch ideas and present production plans
• Experience working in a collaborative and creative industry
• A passion for and an understanding of Public Service Broadcasting

How to Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit the below as one combined document:

• your CV
• an introduction paragraph of no more than 300 words outlining where/how you match the requirements of this role
• A showreel of previous work should also be included with your application and this should be included in your application as a URL link

This appointment will be made at the Multimedia Co-ordinator grade and is being offered on a 2-year fixed term contract basis. The salary scale for this grade is from €47,769 to €62,080 gross per annum.



Closing date for receipt of applications is 08th July 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.