RTÉ land sale and restructuring [Merged]

Elmo

Six one & one o'clock news taking a break earlier for Christmas with shorter shows. Today airing a total 6:30.

Never Say Never Again

The late debate is off radio 1 this week too.

brick man

Elmo wrote:

Six one & one o'clock news taking a break earlier for Christmas with shorter shows. Today airing a total 6:30.

Shorter for 3 weeks this year usually 2 weeks

Never Say Never Again

Who will be replacing Willy on the RTE ex board ?

The Cush

Never Say Never Again wrote: »

Who will be replacing Willy on the RTE ex board ?

They normally use Merc to fill senior vacancies, it'll probably be advertised next month - http://www.merc.ie/

The Cush

https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/television/tv-news/rt-to-replace-marty-morrissey-in-sport-while-he-is-on-dancing-with-the-stars-36448436.html

From that article in the Indo today

More than 200 staff applied for the voluntary-redundancy package. An estimated 79 staff left in 2017, while more are expected to leave the station this year.

JohnFalstaff

Elmo wrote: »

Likely people to take those jobs

Deputy Director of Content - Sheila DeCourcy
Group Head of Arts and Culture - Niamh O'Connor
Group Head of Drama and Comedy - Jane Gogan
Group Head of Entertainment and Music - Eddie Doyle
Group Head of Factual - ???
Group Head of Commercial Solutions - Bree Tracy

I think its just pushing people around giving them new titles, the advertise the jobs because they have too, otherwise they become even more top heavy with senior staff.

I see Eddie Doyle has exited RTE to join BBCNI. Might be a sign that there is more of a shake-up happening in RTE management than just giving existing staff new titles.

Elmo

JohnFalstaff wrote: »

I see Eddie Doyle has exited RTE to join BBCNI. Might be a sign that there is more of a shake-up happening in RTE management than just giving existing staff new titles.

Perhaps he didn't get what he wanted from RTÉ. Their might be a shake up but little change. Seriously RTÉ2 is repeating Lords and Ladles again for at least they 8th time.

Also Sheila DeCourcy has exited also since I wrote that.

The Cush

The Cush wrote: »

RTÉ begins construction work on new entrance to Montrose

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/media-and-marketing/rt%C3%A9-begins-construction-work-on-new-entrance-to-montrose-1.3285929

Update on the construction of the new entrance on the RTÉ Campus from the Stillorgan Rd.

RTÉ Donnybrook Site Works ( Update)
10th Jan 2018

Last weekend, the RTÉ contractor closed part of the N11 Bus Lane to facilitate works on the pavement and cycle lane. This will remain in place for approximately six weeks.

As a consequence, pedestrians and cyclists will be diverted onto temporary lanes inside the RTÉ boundary.

Also the bus stop outside of the radio building (761) will be closed for the duration of the works. https://www.dublinbus.ie/News-Centre/General-News/Temporary-Stop-Closure-on-Stillorgan-Road/

Next Monday (15th), a new Traffic Management Plan (TMP) will be in operation. There will be contractor staff on site to direct traffic on the first day.

This new TMP allows work to start in the second entrance lane of the new junction. This work will also force the relocation of the disabled park locations to the Radio road parking and the electric vehicle charger will move to the new Radio Car Park.

dublinman1990

There is an article here looking back on the RTE 2025 project from thejournal.ie.

http://www.thejournal.ie/rte-2025-project-montrose-3-3792848-Jan2018/

The Cush

The Cush wrote: »

Fair City set relocation planning permission appealed to An Bord Pleanála [28/07/2017]. Decision by 30 Nov.

http://www.pleanala.ie/casenum/248946.htm
http://www.dublincity.ie/swiftlg/apas/run/WPHAPPDETAIL.DisplayUrl?theApnID=2874/17

An Bord Pleanála decision published today. Order to grant permission with conditions, signed 12th Jan.

Elmo

Geraldine O'Leary now head of Commercial at RTÉ. Bring in the 5th Female on the Executive board.

The Cush

Elmo wrote: »

Bring in the 5th Female on the Executive board.

From the Irish Times

"Ms O’Leary will not be joining the executive board of RTÉ, of which Mr O’Reilly was a member. A spokesman for RTÉ said the role had not always been part of the executive board historically."

Elmo

The Cush wrote: »

From the Irish Times

"Ms O’Leary will not be joining the executive board of RTÉ, of which Mr O’Reilly was a member. A spokesman for RTÉ said the role had not always been part of the executive board historically."

Thanks I was thinking that when I wrote it. I think the HR Executive is the first time that it has been on the Executive board. Will they replace Willie O'Reilly on the Executive board?

Elmo

Niamh O'Connor - deputy director of content
John McHigh - Entertainment and Music
Paul Loughrey - audience channels and marketing

Elmo

Strategy is very wishy washy no real figures on anything

Drama is key... but how much drama or at what cost
Children's is important ... but how important and will it increase funding
Shortbite size video for online audience is Public service .... how short and how much money will be invested

The Cush

Recent aerial pic of RTE's new Stillorgan Road entrance, still under construction

irishfeen

You would have to wonder is there actually need for RTÉ 2 now, they have lost so much sport over the past 10 years and the quality of programming and the viewership has plummeted from their second channel which is full of repeats of average stuff.

Shifting all homemade content and sport to RTÉ One with the introduction of a HD red button channel across all platforms for any overspill stuff would easily do.

I think a new commercial agreement should be made for RTÉ 2, perhaps run by a RTÉ commercial department with no license fee as what happens in the case of BBC channels worldwide with the new station having access to RTÉ Studios and Archieves.

Something needs to change in RTÉ!

Maidhci

irishfeen wrote: »

Something needs to change in RTÉ!

The mentality that has prevailed there for years and years.

Elmo

RTÉ have announced their report into the music groups.

http://www.rte.ie/about/en/press-office/press-releases/2018/0423/956621-rte-publishes-review-of-orchestras/

pretty much reads, we have no money what so please let use either axe the NCO or have it funded by the exchequer. Oh! and we cann't comment on what we'll do with the extra cash!

titan18

Apparently there's strong support among Irish audiences for the orchestras too. Id say most wouldn't care if they were gone

dublinman1990

I just saw this on Twitter Re: RTÉ News & Current Affairs

David Murphy has been appointed Political Coverage Editor for RTÉ. His outgoing position is Business Editor.

https://twitter.com/davidmurphyRTE/status/991335578607276032

Elmo

titan18 wrote: »

Apparently there's strong support among Irish audiences for the orchestras too. Id say most wouldn't care if they were gone

You know RTÉ are trying to ditch both?

The Cush

Robert Shortt elected Staff Member to the Board of RTÉ, replacing Aengus Mac Grianna, who departed in March. His name goes forward to the Minister for approval.

Voting details

Total poll: 842
Spoiled: 2
Total valid poll: 840
Quota for election: 421

First count votes were as follows:
Robert Shortt: 394
Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh: 213
Shirley Dalton: 80
Bernard Lyster: 79
Máirín Uí Chnáimhsí: 74

Cillian de Paor
Returning Officer
8 May 2018

dublinman1990

RTÉ are looking for Media Sales Assistants. I found the vacancy on indeed.ie.

Media Sales Assistants
Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ) - Dublin

RTÉ is Ireland’s foremost public service media organisation, which produces Television, Radio and Online services of the highest quality and ambition. RTÉ now wishes to appoint Multi Media Sales Assistants to work as key members of the RTÉ Commercial Team.

Reporting to the Head of Implementation, the Media Sales Assistants will deliver the deals negotiated with the trading team, and provide best service levels to our customers and maximise short term revenues for RTÉ.

The main responsibilities of the post include:
Chasing for approval and setting up campaigns based upon written approvals from advertising agencies or clients, referring back to agencies and the trading team where campaign approvals do not meet the deal criteria

Checking campaign set up details prior to Auto Booker being run by station management

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

As required, advising agencies of short term prices set by station management; referring to the Trading Team for any late approved campaigns for which the agency do not accept the quoted price

Booking of late approved campaigns

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

Applicants should possess the following:

3rd level qualification in media/broadcasting or business related discipline

Experience in buying/selling traditional and digital media

Experience of campaign planning and execution

Strong administrative experience coupled with the ability to effectively plan and organise

An understanding and awareness of the media market place and the ability to generate new and fresh ideas

Ability to work under pressure within tight timeframes

Strong communication skills both written and verbal

Excellent team player whilst being able to work on own initiative

Strong customer focus and excellent influencing skills

Candidates are invited to submit Curriculum Vitae together with a cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in these roles. Both must be attached as one document in the online application process.

There are 2 positions to be filled on a fixed-term employment contract for a period of one year.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on 29th May 2018.

RTÉ is an equal opportunities employer.

https://candidatemanager.net/cm/p/pJobDetails.aspx?mid=YFBB&sid=BAZFU&jid=GTCXYEVYAZ&a=P4khnrtZtw0%253d

icdg

No more job advertisements please, this isn’t the forum for it

Elmo

New Head of Drama, and the role now includes Comedy. Shane Murphy from UK based Acorn TV, RTÉ have used them for a number of years across a number of TV shows. Don't know what Jane Gogan is doing.

Elmo

Jane Gogan remains as Head of TV Drama overseeing Fair City and Independent Commissions. Bizzare reform to add a manager rather then merging the exiting Head of Comedy with Head of Drama.

Elmo

Sorry for asking this question here, but I didn't want to drag up older threads.

The Cush may know this, when did RTÉ make a proposal to the Minister to Carry Oireachtas TV?

The Cush

Elmo wrote: »

The Cush may know this, when did RTÉ make a proposal to the Minister to Carry Oireachtas TV?

Dec 2015.