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A jet back tale about what women have to do to make it in a man s world, Deadly Cuts is the funniest Irish film in years.
From Derry Girls to The Snapper, many writers have tried to capture the authentic voices of the Irish working class with mixed results.
Too often they come across as giant parodies of themselves, played up and played down for international audiences and their more genteel sensibilities.
That s not the case in director and writer Rachel Carey s Deadly Cuts. Set in the fictitious northside Dublin suburb of Piglinstown (get it) there s a straight from life quality to the banter in this hilarious film about the rewards of female friendship and empowerment.
Virgin Media News is seeking an experienced television producer for our flagship current affairs programme, The Tonight Show.
The producer will be responsible for outputting live studio, booking guests, generating ideas for content, developing relationships with presenters, guests, agencies and political parties, identifying new talent and understanding the dynamics of panel discussions.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record in producing interesting, engaging and editorially-sound current affairs programming.
They will have a strong journalistic background as well as sound editorial judgment and a strong understanding of politics and current affairs content.
The producer will have good working knowledge of digital news platforms and digital production.
Executive Producer, Fixed Term Contract (Apr 21 – Jan 22)
This is an exciting opportunity for a TV executive passionate about content. This role will involve working as a creative lead across key entertainment, formats and factual entertainment commissions as well as the opportunity to work with our talented creative promos team across linear and digital channels.
You will be a key part of the content team at Virgin Media Television in an exciting landscape of content evolution across our TV, Player and On Demand platforms.
Specific Duties & Tasks:
Lead a creative team to deliver top-quality, innovative promo campaigns tailored to multiple platforms
TV Editor
Today s TV tips include the final of the 2021 Home of the Year, the return of Snackmasters with a stab at finger-lickin KFC, a look at the mysteries of the Sistine Chapel, and the opening quarter-finals in the Champions League . . .
Pick of the Day
Home of the Year, 8.30pm, RTÉ One
So, here we are – the greatest gaffs assemble to see who gets dinner party bragging rights for the next 12 months.
Judges Hugh Wallace, Amanda Bone and Suzie McAdamgather one final time to examine the properties of the seven finalists who are competing for the title of Home of the Year 2021.