RTÉ has advertised an open internal and external "expressions of interest" process for on-air presenters across RTÉ Radio 1 and News and Current Affairs.The move comes as broadcaster Joe Duffy prepares to retire from Liveline on RTÉ Radio 1 on Friday 27 June.This follows a similar process run for RTÉ's 2fm last year, where external presenters including: Benny Bracken, Mikey O'Reilly, Demi Isaac and Hugh Carr, were appointed to on-air roles on the station.The "on-air presenting roles" include News, Current Affairs, General Speech Programming, Entertainment, Sport, Music and the Arts, according to the advertisement, which is signed by Patricia Monahan, Director of Audio and Deirdre McCarthy, Director of News and Current Affairs.The advertisement confirms that this process fulfils one of the key recommendations of the Government's Expert Advisory Committee in its 2024 report.This follows a similar process run for RTÉ's 2fm last year, where external presenters including Benny Bracken, Mikey O'Reilly, Demi Isaac and Hugh Carr, were appointed to on-air roles on the station.The job advertisement references RTÉ Radio 1's position as the "most listened to radio station in Ireland".The statement points to potential presenting opportunities, including a reference to Mr Duffy's retirement.It also includes reference to RTÉ News and Current Affairs having "a vacancy for a presenter with an initial assignment in radio news programmes and podcasting".The advertisement clarifies that a "long list of potential presenters" in each of the areas outlined will be created as a result of this process, and will be refreshed every two years.It said the results of this call out are just "part" of the system to be appointed as a presenter, with the advert stating that when a presenting role becomes available, the longlist will be used as "part of the process" to identify suitable candidates.Applications from those who have a positive outlook to the Irish language are welcomed.The salary is not disclosed, but the successful candidates will be based in Donnybrook in Dublin or "as required".The details are contained in the vacancies section on the RTÉ website, where potential interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, CV and a link to a show reel (maximum ten minutes) specifying their area(s) of interest.The advert details that those shortlisted will be required to enter a further selection process for specific roles, and that the details of this process will be communicated at the appropriate time but "may include interview and/or piloting".The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 4 July.This is not the first time that RTÉ has invited applicants from both inside and outside the broadcaster to compete for an on-air role on Radio 1.In 1987, Gay Byrne was the face of a campaign headlined, 'Like to be a Radio 1 presenter'.People were offered the chance to submit a 15-minute cassette tape of their presenting style.John Creedon was one of the successful applicants and it marked the beginning of a nearly 40-year career in broadcasting.
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