Content Producer

The Bbc; Salford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting organization seeks a Content Producer to join BBC Audio North in Salford, focusing on classical music output. The role involves managing live and pre-recorded programmes, ensuring high editorial standards and smooth production. Ideal candidates will have a deep knowledge of classical music, strong audio skills, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment. If you're passionate about radio and eager to shape the future of classical music, this is the place for you.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of classical music and music radio production.
• Proven ability to create compelling running orders.
• Excellent audio recording and editing skills.
• Confident in managing complex productions.
• Strong understanding of the BBC's editorial policy.

Responsibilities

• Work across classical production output including live and pre-recorded programmes.
• Output live programmes with editorial support.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality content.
• Manage productions ensuring smooth delivery within budget.
• Contribute to creative development of new ideas.
• Produce a range of content within Classical portfolio.

Skills

Knowledge of classical music

Music radio production experience

Audio recording and editing skills

Creative thinking

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

NB - This role requires early morning and weekend working. It is based in MediaCity, Salford, but travel and location work will be necessary including evenings and weekends. Content Producers will primarily work on classical music output but as a member of BBC Audio North can occasionally be expected to be scheduled on other programmes across the department according to business need.

Why Join the Team

Join BBC Audio North as a Content Producer working on BBC Radio 3 - the home of world‑class classical music. We are the biggest single supplier of BBC radio and podcasts outside London. We've already moved production of half of Radio 3's output to MediaCity, Salford, and doubled our team. Now we're looking for fresh talent to help shape the future of classical music production. From studio sessions to concert halls, live or on‑demand, you'll bring classical music to audiences across BBC Radio 3, BBC Sounds and social platforms. With a visionary controller and Radio 3 named Station of the Year, this is your chance to join an ambitious team and take the joy of classical music to even more listeners across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Work across the full range of Classical Production Salford output, including live and pre‑recorded studio and location‑based programmes
• Output live programmes with editorial support
• Collaborate with presenters, producers, editors and contributors to deliver content to the highest editorial and technical standards, in line with BBC Editorial Guidelines, compliance, and risk policies
• Manage productions across weekdays and weekends, ensuring smooth delivery within budget
• Contribute to the creative development of new programme ideas and formats
• The successful candidate will be expected to produce a range of content within our Classical portfolio

Qualifications

• A thorough and broad knowledge of classical music and experience in music radio production
• Proven ability to create compelling, audience‑first running orders and respond to evolving network music policy
• Excellent audio recording and editing skills
• A collaborative team player, confident in managing complex productions and adapting to last‑minute changes
• Creative thinking with the ability to develop programme and social media ideas and contribute to network commissioning rounds
• Strong understanding of the BBC's Value for All strategy and editorial policy

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.