Producer, Station Sound, Pop Networks
Content: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Broadcasting House, London or MediaCity, Salford
Job Reference: 20741
Band: D
Salary: £39,800 to £49,800 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience.
Contract type: 1 x Continuing Role
Job Closing Date: 11.59 pm 12/01/2025
We’re happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application.
THE ROLE
The Popular Music Station Sound team are a multi award-winning group who create the on-air sound for BBC Radio 1, Radio 2, 6 Music, 1Xtra, Asian Network, Radio 1 Dance and Radio 1 Anthems. The team create imaging, trails, and verbals as well as pre-produced programme content and mixes for Radio 1.
We are looking for a Producer to join the team and help us shape the sound of Radio 1, Radio 1 Dance, Radio 1 Anthems and 1Xtra. This is your opportunity to make creative, impactful and engaging imaging and promos heard by millions.
As a Producer in our team, you’ll work closely with Network Commissioners, presenters and programme teams to elevate the sound of our stations. You’ll bring great creative ideas that cut through, possess expert editing skills, a good music knowledge, experience of working with high profile talent and the ability to work in a tightly-knit production team. You’ll be, or have recently been, creating imaging and promos for youth brands and know what engages these audiences.
This role is based in London or Salford and reports to the Commissioning Executive, Station Sound.
Main Responsibilities
* To develop fresh creative ideas and turn these into great audio.
* To plan, prepare, cast, script and produce impactful trails, imaging and verbal reads.
* To work collaboratively with the wider Station Sound team, Network Commissioners, production teams, presenters and other stakeholders.
* To ensure your productions adhere to the BBC’s guidelines and editorial policy.
* To contribute in mentoring other team members as well as the next generation of Station Sound Producers and Assistant Producers.
Are you the right candidate?
* Proven ability to originate and develop creative ideas, which engage youth audiences, in a demanding creative environment.
* Exceptional audio editing skills, knowledge of Pro Tools is a bonus, and a commitment to constantly learn new techniques.
* A proven ability to collaborate as part of a team and build effective relationships with multiple stakeholders, including high profile talent.
* Effective in dealing with multiple projects and delivering these to a high standard and on time.
* A passion for music.
* A knowledge of our networks and their schedules.
* Excellent communication skills and an ability to distil complex ideas.
* The ability to work flexibly and adapt to new ways of working.
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, 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.
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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