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Oireachtas TV - Assistant Producer

Pi Communications are seeking an Assistant Producer to work on ongoing current affairs, factual and news related programming and projects for the Oireachtas TV channel. 
The producer will work together as part of a small team to produce, daily, weekly, and monthly content as well as some longer-term programming formats.

The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in News, Politics, and Current Affairs Programming, and thrive on producing news-based stories and packages. 
They may have a journalistic, radio or print background and now wish to work in TV.  A good contacts book is an advantage.
Some presenting opportunities may arise if the candidate wished to pursue this, but it is not a requirement of the role.
This is a Monday-Friday 9-6pm role.

Main Responsibilities of the Role

• Assisting in Planning Monthly Oireachtas TV Studio Discussions
• Assisting in Production and Editing of “Around the Houses” Monthly Review Highlights Program or review programs
• Special Event Programming – such as Budget Day, Events, Launches and Conferences
  Conducting Regular Interviews, e.g. Report Launches, Press Releases and Foreign Dignitary Visits
• Assist with European Parliament Content / Strasburg Visits
• Assist with idea generation and creation of new content types and shorter stylised filler content
• Assist with communication of delivery of content to various destinations

Ongoing Duties and Tasks

• Researching and Selecting topics and guests for Studio Shows, Shoots & Interviews
• Researching of Oireachtas news stories on a daily basis
• Researching of historically focused items to mark commemorations or events
• Assisting in the output of live studio programs
• Guest booking, and associated paperwork
• Storyboarding, shoot and production planning
• Interview question writing
• Interviewing guests – and asking questions (Off Camera)
• Sourcing of archive content / external footage
• Scripting and supervision of quicker turn around Edits
• Creating paper edits and producer’s cuts on Avid
• Compiling Footage on a timeline and Craft Edit Supervision
• Liaising with internal and external departments to plan shoots, and edits
• Liaising with Directors, Cameramen, Editors, ISL Interpreters from Pre-Production to Delivery
• Ensuring content is delivered to various destinations
• Documenting work completed and compiling status updates

Skills and Expertise:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal Skills
• Comfortable interviewing guests, including Members, MEP’s and academics
• A strong contacts book
• Excellent Organisational Skills
• Ability to work off own initiative and as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Experience working in the studio on live gallery based television productions
• A keen interest and knowledge in current affairs, history and politics
• A relevant qualification in Communications, Journalism, Broadcast or Media Production, History or English
• A good working knowledge of Irish Language is an advantage
• Opportunities can arise to be in front of camera if desired - but not required

Please submit Cover Letter and CV and outline the date you are available from or notice period, as well as your salary expectation. Salary based on experience.

Job Type: Full-time