Assistant Producer, Pop Music Digital EXTEND

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Assistant Producer for its pop music digital division. This exciting role involves creating and producing high-quality content for radio and online platforms, with a focus on music and digital engagement. Candidates should have a strong background in audio editing, digital production, and research techniques. The position offers excellent career progression and the chance to work in a flexible, inclusive environment that values diversity. If you're self-motivated and eager to contribute to innovative projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

25 Days Annual Leave

Defined Pension Scheme

Discounted Dental and Health Care

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in audio editing and digital production.
• Strong planning and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and producing content for radio and online platforms.
• Work under senior colleagues to ensure compliance with guidelines.

Skills

Audio Editing

Digital Image Manipulation

Digital Video Production

Research Techniques

Planning and Organizational Skills

Copywriting

Proficient in IT

Tools

Adobe Software

Broadcast Software

Job description

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Package Description

Job Reference: 21388 EX2324
Band: C
Salary: £27,880 - £37,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Hybrid - The candidate will be located three days a week at the Mailbox in Birmingham

Intended Interview date: w/co 17/03/2025

We’re happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

• 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. You can find out more about working at the BBC by selecting this link to our site.

If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process please contact the BBC Access and Disability Service. For any general queries, please contact the HR team.

Job Introduction

This role is advertised as part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion. To apply, you should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and meet the criteria for disability under applicable legislation. We are dedicated to making the application process accessible and providing workplace adjustments to support disabled employees.

For more information on BBC Extend, please visit our website.

The Assistant Producer will originate and produce excellent content, contributing creative ideas and high-quality content production skills, including research, technical operations, audio, online, and interactive production activities.

Main Responsibilities

The Assistant Producer assists in preparing and producing content for the radio station websites and BBC Sounds to maximize the impact of radio programmes and networks. This includes research, planning, technical operations, and audio, video, online, and interactive production work. They work under the guidance of senior colleagues to ensure content complies with BBC and external guidelines and legislation, and refer matters of controversy or editorial concern upward.

Are you the right candidate?

• Passionate about music, programmes, and digital activity on BBC pop music networks, especially stations broadcasting from Birmingham, such as Asian Network and 1Xtra.
• Experience in audio editing, digital image manipulation/creation, and digital video production, with the ability to write clear and concise material for briefs, scripts, or digital platforms.
• Proficient in IT, with experience using various software packages in a broadcast or content production environment.
• Knowledge of research techniques and sources for verifying material accuracy.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to work autonomously, with physical presence three days a week at the Mailbox in Birmingham, and capable of ensuring the operability of in-studio filming equipment, sometimes at short notice and under live broadcast conditions.
• Self-motivated, creative, with experience creating images and videos using Adobe or similar software, and familiar with social-video platforms used by diverse audiences, capable of delivering content in evolving formats, with proven copywriting skills for the web.

About the BBC

The BBC prioritizes internal redeployment and values diversity and equality. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are open to flexible working arrangements unless operational requirements prevent this.