Content Editor, BBC Audio North Classical Music

BBC Group and Public Services; Salford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The BBC is seeking a passionate Content Editor for Audio North to enhance classical music production. This role involves leading program development, nurturing talent, and collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver innovative content to audiences. Join a dedicated team in Salford and make a significant impact in the world of classical music broadcasting.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in music/speech radio production with a passion for classical music.
• Proven leadership experience; supporting staff development and fostering feedback culture.
• A clear communication style; ability to lead change effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple programme strands in response to the controller’s vision.
• Inspire team members and encourage staff development.
• Collaborate with external partners to reflect diverse audiences.

Skills

Music/speech radio production

Leadership

Communication

Innovation

Resilience

Job description

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: E

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-time

DEPARTMENT: BBC Audio Classical Music North

LOCATION: Dock House, MediaCityUK, Salford

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £55,300 - £65,300 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

We're happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to, please indicate your preference in the application – though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

BBC Audio North is the single biggest supplier of BBC radio programmes and podcasts made outside of London. We love audio and make lots of it – both speech and music. This role is all about Radio 3 and our dedication to excellence in classical music production in its broadest sense. In the past 18 months we have transferred production of many programmes from our base in London to MediaCity, Salford. Half of all Radio 3 hours are now produced in Salford doubling the size of our first-class team. We make a portfolio of programmes including Breakfast, Classical Live and Through The Night; specialist shows like Choral Evensong and Early Music Show; innovative programmes like Music Map and Words and Music; a whole range of broadcast concerts including the Proms. We aim to bring our enthusiasm for this music to our audiences via content on BBC Radio 3, BBC Sounds, on social - live or pre-recorded, in the studio or in the concert hall. With a visionary controller, record audiences and station of the year for Radio 3, we are ambitious to bring classical to even more audiences across the UK. We are looking for a leader to help us deliver this exciting new era for Radio 3 and classical music at the BBC.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

The passion for classical music and the BBC’s purpose to take the joy of it to millions of listeners across the UK. The drive to create an inclusive working culture giving space for all team members to contribute and thrive. The will to collaborate with others to have fun and co-create extraordinary content for audiences. The commitment to continually learn, be curious and open-minded to change in your career, encouraging a similar mindset in your team. If these values resonate then carry on reading – we might have a role that’s perfect for you.

Your Key Responsibilities And Impact

• The Content Editor is a key member of the leadership team in BBC Audio North.
• They will lead multiple programme strands in response to the controller’s vision.
• They will inspire their team, encouraging staff development and nurturing new talent.
• Generating bold new ideas and formats is an essential as is pitching to win new commissions.
• They will collaborate with classical production colleagues, BBC Performing Groups and other external partners to reflect audiences, music, venues and voices from across the UK.
  
  

Essential Criteria

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrable experience in music/speech radio production with a passion for classical music and the BBC’s purpose to delight and inspire millions of listeners
• Proven leadership experience, including supporting and championing staff development setting a culture of continual feedback
• A clear communication style with leadership experience of getting things done quickly, fairly and consistently
• Resilience to lead change responding to market and audience trends
• Track record in innovation motivating colleagues to take creative risks and develop content to appeal to diverse audiences
• An understanding of the station’s output and aims
• An aptitude for diplomacy; developing and maintaining key relationships with internal and external partners
  
  

This will be a 2-stage interview process with 1st interviews to be held in the week commencing 8th September 2025. For more information, please contact Gill Farrington - Head of Content Production, BBC Audio North or Sue Roberts - Executive Editor, BBC Audio North.

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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.

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. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.

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Redeployment

The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.