Rosie McCullagh

News Runner Role:
Working on a wide variety of shows, including news bulletins and other programmes with the Current Affairs team.
Responsible for circulation of news scripts and running orders for news bulletins.
Assisting programme editors, news coordinators and directors throughout the day.
Coordinating audience hospitality for Current Affairs programmes.
Greeting guests for news bulletins and Current Affairs programmes, which often include
politicians, ambassadors and experts in their fields.
Operating the autocue system for news programmes in studio.

Assisting in the training of new staff members.
Copytaker Role:
Working at the News Desk, the primary hub for information coming in and out of the Newsroom.
Working directly with chief News Editors, Reporters and Correspondents.
Responsibility for the News Desk email and phone line.
Regularly liaising with RTE reporters and with members of the public.
Working quickly and accurately towards a strict deadline.
Working in a very high pressure and fast-paced environment.
Researcher for The Week in Politics programme:
Researching the various topics to be discussed on the show, and contacting guests and representatives from press offices.
Editing clips of the show to be posted on social media.
Editing trailers of the show to be posted on social media before the programme airs.
Proficient use of Instagram, Tiktok, and X.

Current Affairs File Assistant Cover:

Working directly with editors, producers and reporters on the Current Affairs team to gather media files for packages and interviews.

Proficient use of Avid Media software.

Assisting with the creation of promos for television and social media.

• Cleaned and sanitized food preparation areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
• Assisted customers with deli orders by slicing meats, cheeses, and other items according to their specifications.
• Prepared sandwiches using specified ingredients while adhering to safety standards.
• Stocked deli cases with fresh products such as meats, cheeses, salads, and other prepared foods.
• Operated cash register to process customer purchases accurately and efficiently.
• Checked expiration dates on all deli products to ensure quality control.
• Maintained records of sales transactions for accounting purposes.
• Restocked shelves when needed in order to maintain adequate inventory levels.
• Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers in a friendly manner and answering questions about products and services offered at the deli counter.
• Followed all safety procedures when handling knives or operating machinery in the kitchen area.
• Assisted with catering orders as needed by preparing platters according to customer requests.
• Performed daily opening and closing duties including setting up displays and cleaning counters.

• Performed cashier duties such as scanning items, processing payments, and issuing receipts or change due.
• Worked under pressure during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and during busy holiday periods.
• Assisted customers with returns, exchanges and refunds.
• Assisted with supervisor duties, such as spot-checking tills at the end of each day and authorizing refunds.
• Adhered to all company policies and procedures regarding safety regulations, security measures, attendance policies.
• Assisted in the training of new staff members.
• Accepted and completed cash, check and credit card payments.