THE ROLE
Package Description
Job Reference: 18544
Band: D
Salary: £39,800 - £48,633 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience.
Contract type: 12 mths Fixed Term Contract / Attachment
Location: Dorchester
We’re happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application.
* Excellent career progression – the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation.
* Unrivalled training and development opportunities – our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification.
* Benefits - We offer a negotiable salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more.
Job Introduction
This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply for this role you should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either: the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010), or the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland.
The BBC is committed to making the process of applying for this role as accessible as possible. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the application process, or have any questions about our Extend programme, please contact the BBC Extend team.
BBC Radio Solent has an exciting opportunity to lead our Dorset team, and further develop our relationships with the richly diverse communities of the county. Our Dorset Senior Content Producer leads and inspires our Dorset team to produce audio content for all broadcast platforms, including our Dorset Breakfast show.
Main Responsibilities
* Overall responsibility for our Dorset team and its audio content output.
* Lead producer of our Dorset breakfast show, setting the agenda for the day.
* Develop creative ways of telling complex stories and have editorial oversight of the show.
* Coordinate coverage with the news team and social content producers.
* Ensure content reflects our diverse audiences and keep up to date with emerging industry trends.
* Establish and harness motivation in the team, generating positive working relationships.
* Liaise with presenters and support them as required.
* Focus on quality over quantity of stories and ensure effective programme structure.
* Implement BBC Local’s strategy and seek improvements in content production.
Are you the right candidate?
* Experienced in a live radio broadcast environment.
* Resilience and ability to work under pressure.
* Sound editorial judgement and knowledge of the BBC’s guidelines.
* Understanding of the importance of the BBC's values in accuracy and impartiality.
* A passion for audio content production.
* Strong track record in content and programme production.
* Experience in producing and delivering multiplatform content.
* Ability to establish effective relationships with a wide range of people.
* Highly developed planning and organizing skills.
* Proven experience of leading and motivating a team.
* An up to date knowledge of the BBC's diverse audiences.
* Experience in managing financial budgets and production schedules.
About the BBC
The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants.
Diversity matters at the BBC. We value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all employees to thrive.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.
DISCLAIMER
This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance.
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