Content Producer, Classical Music, BBC Audio Cardiff
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Fixed Term - Full Time
Salford, GB, M50 2QH
Job Closing Date: 06/04/2025
THE ROLE
* Job Reference: 22390
* Band: C
* Location: Office Base is BBC Cardiff, Central Square.
* Salary: £32,000 - £42,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience.
* Contract type: 6 month attachment/fixed term contract
We’re happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application.
For this role:
Welsh language skills are not necessary.
Job Introduction
Based in BBC Cardiff Central Square, you will bring your passion and experience of audio production and storytelling, as well as knowledge of live music production, to be part of a team making a wide range of classical music and arts output for BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 3, BBC World Service, BBC Radio Wales and BBC Sounds.
You will primarily be working on Radio 3 strands such as Composer of the Week, Lunchtime Concerts and In Concert, where you will be responsible for the development, research, setting up, scripting, recording, editing and delivery of these programmes.
You will also be expected to develop and pitch arts and music features to Radio 3, Radio 4 and the World Service.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
* To develop and pitch ideas for multi-platform content;
* To produce distinctive content on a variety of platforms using a range of specialist production skills;
* To keep up to date with emerging industry trends;
* To work effectively with other departments, suppliers & partners (internal & external);
* To manage the budgets and resources within the agreed parameters;
* To develop and manage positive working relationships with staff, contributors and talent;
* To seek improvements in content production;
* To work within BBC compliance policies;
* May present programmes on radio, TV or other media;
* To be accountable for working within the BBC Legal and Health & Safety policies.
Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience
* To research and provide script outlines for presenters;
* To arrange and oversee studio and on-location recordings;
* To produce concert recordings and live broadcasts;
* To originate, develop and produce content for our classical music strands;
* To work closely with both regular and freelance presenters;
* To oversee the edit, post-production and delivery of our programmes;
* To ensure all content is of a first class standard;
* To ensure that output complies with technical, design and accessibility standards;
* To work within budget and to deadlines;
* To be technically proficient to the requirements of the role;
* To ensure BBC output reflects the needs of our audiences;
* To undertake administration duties relevant to the production’s smooth running;
* To develop ideas in response to creative briefs.
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 have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution.
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC.
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.
Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks.
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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