Permanent - Full Time
London, GB, W1A 1AA
Job Closing Date: 27th April 2025
THE ROLE
Job Reference: 23423
Band: D
Salary: £39,800 - £45,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience.
Contract types: 1 x Continuing Contract /1 x Attachment/FTC – 7 months /1 x Attachment/FTC – 17 weeks parental leave cover (June – October 2025) /1 x Attachment/FTC – 3 months
Location: Broadcasting House, London
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 and gym.
We are looking for 4 producers who share our love of radio to work on programmes across BBC Radio 1 & 1Xtra. If you’re obsessed with all things music, entertainment, youth culture and radio - then we are interested in hearing from you.
This is a production position working for BBC Audio. BBC Audio devises, develops and delivers original content for the BBC. We produce podcasts, radio and music programmes, deliver live events, provide creative services and forge partnerships. For Radio 1, our titles range from daytime shows like Radio 1 Breakfast with Greg James to nighttime titles like Radio 1’s New Music Show with Jack Saunders.
BBC Radio 1 is a youth music brand aimed at 15-24 year olds. Its focus is to entertain through music across several platforms. Our linear and on-demand programmes showcase a wide range of new music genres and support emerging artists, particularly those from the UK.
The roles on offer will be leading content on BBC Radio 1/Radio 1 Dance for the following shows:
* Radio 1’s Rave Up and Radio 1 Dance Morning with Arielle Free
* The Radio 1 Rap Show & Radio 1 Dance Industry Collaboration Show
* Radio 1’s Chillest Show, Soundsystem Party and Power Down Playlist
The successful candidates will be assigned to titles based on a balance of personal passion, skillset and business need. Candidates should be knowledgeable about the music industry and passionate about new music across the varied genres that Radio 1 covers.
Main Responsibilities
These roles are based in London. The successful candidates will be placed across our Radio 1 & Radio 1 Dance portfolio, but they may also be required to work across the wider Radio 1 and 1Xtra production unit.
Producers are responsible for creating music or speech content for live and pre-recorded programmes as well as events and outside broadcasts across our networks. As a Producer, you’re expected to collaborate with others to deliver creative ideas and shows to a brief set by Commissioners.
Are you the right candidate?
The successful candidate will be passionate and knowledgeable about black music and culture. You will be driven by creativity, with strong editorial instincts and the leadership skills to spearhead a team in delivering compelling content for the young diverse 1Xtra audiences. You should have relevant experience in the music or media industry, be able to demonstrate a track record of developing presenter talent and delivering impactful ideas.
In addition to excellent creative skills, you will be a strong communicator, have excellent planning and organisational abilities, and be able to prioritise activities to meet operational deadlines. High-quality content production skills including live radio studio operation and audio editing are essential.
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. We don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us.
Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. 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. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.
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