Executive Producer News and Current Affairs - Virgin Media Television

About Virgin Media Television:

Virgin Media Ireland is home to the country’s fastest broadband and is the leading provider of connected entertainment and broadcasting. We power millions of connections nationwide every single day, delivering award winning ultrafast broadband, TV, mobile and home phone services that keep Ireland working, streaming and communicating at superfast speed. Our Virgin Media Business division provides the fastest broadband speeds and advanced connectivity solutions for entrepreneurs, SMEs, large organisations and the public sector.

 Virgin Media Television is Ireland’s number one commercial public service broadcaster, delivering four free‑to‑air channels - Virgin Media One, Virgin Media Two, Virgin Media Three and Virgin Media Four, along with Virgin Media Play, our state‑of‑the‑art free streaming service. We deliver fresh, diverse and original Irish content - from news and current affairs to entertainment, factual and drama - alongside the best of international programming.

 Virgin Media Ireland is part of Liberty Global Ltd. (Nasdaq: LBTYA, LBTYB, LBTYK), a leading international converged connectivity and investment company. Liberty Global manages three complementary platforms: Liberty Telecom, which provides around 80 million fixed and mobile connections across Europe and generates $21.6 billion in aggregate revenue; Liberty Growth, which invests in scalable technology, media, sports and infrastructure businesses valued at $3.4 billion; and Liberty Services, which delivers technology, operational and financial services generating approximately $700 million annually*. Together, these platforms create long‑term, sustainable value for shareholders.

  For more information, visit www.virginmedia.ie.

  *As independently valued as of December 31, 2025. 

**Represents full year 2025 revenue of Liberty Services, substantially all of which is derived from our consolidated businesses and nonconsolidated joint ventures

About the Role:

Virgin Media News is seeking an experienced Executive Producer to lead the editorial production of our live news and current affairs output across television and digital platforms. This is a senior newsroom leadership role responsible for delivering high-quality live broadcasts, driving editorial excellence, leading production teams and helping shape our digital-first news strategy. The successful candidate will combine outstanding editorial judgement with strong people leadership and a passion for innovative storytelling. bulletins. The candidate should have a great eye for detail and must ensure that the content of all bulletins is visually accurate and delivered to air on time.

Reporting to the Head of News and working closely with fellow Executive Producers, the News Editor and wider newsroom leadership, the Executive Producer will play a key role in shaping Virgin Media News’ daily output across television, digital and social platforms.

Specific Duties & Tasks:

• Deliver clean, creative and legally watertight news bulletins to air
• Come up with fresh angles on the main news stories of the day
• Work closely and collaboratively with our team of journalists to produce engaging news bulletins
• Work closely with the News Editor and fellow producers within the department
• Line manage a team within the News and Current Affairs department
• Supervise team training and development
• Lead the responsible adoption of AI-enabled newsroom tools to improve workflows while maintaining editorial integrity, transparency and compliance with company policies. Ensure compliance with all relevant broadcast regulations and guidelines
• Plan for special events such as elections and budgets
• Monitor ratings and audience feedback and adapt to trends
• Liaise with the Graphics department to ensure the on-air look is as creative and impactful as possible
• Lead the integration of broadcast, digital, social and streaming news content strategies to maximise audience reach and engagement
• Contribute to the strategic development of Virgin Media News, identifying opportunities for audience growth, innovation and content development
• Act as a senior editorial decision-maker, ensuring accuracy, impartiality, fairness and compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Other newsroom duties as assigned by the Head of News
• The above list is not exhaustive. You will be expected to perform duties as necessitated by your changing role and the overall business objectives of the company, as directed

Skills & Expertise:

• Extensive experience producing news and current affairs content across television, radio, or digital platforms
• Thorough knowledge of the Irish political landscape will also be required together with a command of national and international social, cultural, business and economic affairs.
• A strong contacts book
• A strong understanding of defamation law
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent, proven editorial judgement
• Excellent social media skills
• Ability to work under pressure as part of a busy team and meet deadlines
• Willingness to work flexible hours
• Exceptional organisational skills
• Knowledge of digital news production
• Foster a high-performance, collaborative newsroom culture that supports innovation, inclusion and continuous professional development.
• Demonstrated people leadership and team management experience
• Strong understanding of audience analytics and content performance metrics
• Experience managing major breaking news and special event coverage
• Knowledge of emerging technologies and AI-assisted newsroom workflows

• The Person:

• A dynamic and decisive leader with a track record of delivering high-quality, engaging content in a live broadcast environment
• Creative thinker with a focus on bringing fresh ideas and innovative approaches
• Strong commercial awareness, capable of balancing creative decisions with revenue-generating opportunities
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and able to make quick decisions when needed
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage relationships across diverse teams and stakeholders
• Passionate about serving and understanding the audience, tailoring content to meet their needs and preferences
• Collaborative team player who can unite talent, crew and wider teams toward common goals
• Adaptable, with a proactive approach to overcoming challenges and a drive toward continuous improvement

Virgin Media is an equal opportunities employer. Having a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business.