RTÉ stops search for €60k-a-year Fair City photographer after backlash

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The Irish public service broadcaster had been inviting submissions as part of a public tender process for the position of Fair City photographer.

Now, however, the broadcaster has stated that it is suspending the tender for a Fair City photographer.RTÉ's DG Kevin Bakhurst explained why the broadcaster is stopping the search for a Fair City photographer.

RTÉ cited the recruitment freeze and the stopping of all discretionary spend as the reasons for the move, adding:"RTÉ will pause the tender process and take time to review the volume of photography required and length of contract, among other considerations.

"So, we have decided to take time to consider the best way to balance the needs of the series with the need to reduce costs where we can. We will continue to explore how we can cut costs and maximise funding of our public services through commercial revenue, while also working hard to restore trust in RTÉ."

 

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