Job Purpose
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. You’re broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This definition includes both apparent and non-apparent conditions and impairments, and medical conditions such as Cancer, HIV or Multiple Sclerosis.
We are 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.
The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workface that disabled people face. To do this, we have our own dedicated BBC Access and Disability Service that provides assessments and support throughout employment with us. If you are successful in applying for this role and require workplace adjustments, we will work with you to get your adjustments in place.
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The successful candidate must be 'Entitled' to live and work in Jersey.
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For more information on the role, please contact Senior News Editor, Richard Spalding, k
Extend: EX2324
Job Reference: 18454
Band: C Journalist
Salary: If a range is being advertised: £27,300 - £32,533
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Jersey
BBC Radio Jersey and BBC Radio Guernsey are looking for a great audio producer. You’ll be focussed on finding brilliant stories and content and shaping it for our digital audiences via the local Sounds rail, online and social media. BBC Sounds is a key area of growth for BBC audio, and this is a great opportunity to be part of it. The role is based in Jersey but will curate the Sounds rail for both Jersey and Guernsey. A secondary part of the job is helping to cover our social media posts for Jersey.
We’re committed to telling amazing stories from our communities and bringing in new audiences through creating content which generates impact on demand and on air. We’re a good humoured, fun, and lively lot, very creative and imaginative with the stories we tell audiences.
The Islands are a British Crown Dependency, with their own governments and legal system. Living here offers outstanding opportunities for everything from surfing to cycling and music. There’s a vibrant local arts scene, great places to socialise and stunning coastal scenery. We also pay additional Channel Islands Weighting of £5,164 if you work full-time, or the pro-rata equivalent if you work part-time.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
We’re looking for a talented, creative, and experienced producer. You’ll be looking for great stories and other content that can work for both digital (Sounds) and linear platforms, you’ll also support our radio teams making stand out crafted content for daily programmes and special editorial moments.
Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience
You’ll have extensive experience of producing radio / audio content. Knowing the stories that matter to our existing audiences and the audiences that we could do more to serve via linear and digital platforms would be a real advantage. You’ll know how to craft audio to make creative and engaging content that resonates with local communities and travels further via digital platforms and social media. We’re looking for someone who is organised, self-motivated and bursting with original ideas.