Producer - BBC Audio Radio 3

www.grapevinejobs.co.uk - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting service is seeking an experienced Producer to join their team at Broadcasting House, London. The role focuses on producing a variety of programs that include classical music, programmes for Radio 3 Unwind, and innovative podcasts. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in music radio production and a thorough knowledge of classical genres. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work with a passionate team.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in music radio production.
• Thorough knowledge of classical music.
• Highly developed audio recording skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce live studio-based and location programmes.
• Manage content delivery to the highest standards.
• Lead programme teams and oversee assistant producers.

Skills

Music radio production

Classical music knowledge

Audio recording and editing skills

Team leadership

Creative response to commissioning

Job description

BBC Radio 3 is looking for a Producerto join our team.

JOB DETAILS

• CONTRACT TYPE:Fixed Term Contract, Full-time
• DEPARTMENT: BBC Audio
• LOCATION: Broadcasting House London
• PROPOSED SALARY RANGE:£42,000 to £52,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

BBC Radio 3 offers its audience a unique blend of classical music and culture. It does this through a schedule of live and recorded programmes and public concerts, insightful documentaries, crafted features and ambitious podcasts. It is the main broadcast partner of the BBC Proms and of the BBC Orchestras and Choirs.

As part of BBC Audio, Radio 3 Production is the largest supplier of content to Radio 3.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM
We are a team of people who are passionate about classical music in the broadest sense, alongside new music, jazz, world, folk and film music. Within the London team we make a portfolio of programmes including daytime live strands Essential Classics, In Tune, Saturday Morning and Record Review, a whole range of broadcast concerts including Wigmore lunchtimes and BBC Proms, specialist output like New Music Show, innovative award-winning programmes like Night Tracks and This Classical Life, podcasts for BBC Sounds including Music and Meditation, and programmes for Radio 3 Unwind.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

• You will be expected to work on any of the station’s output made by Radio 3 Production London, and consequently will have to have the knowledge and ability to be able to do so
• The role will be based in Broadcasting House, London, and will include production of live studio-based and location programmes, across weekdays and weekends, and pre-recorded content
• You will be responsible for ensuring that content is delivered to the highest editorial and technical standards, within budget, and managing issues around compliance and risk
• You will be expected to take responsibility for leading programme teams, working with an Editor on editorial leadership and the management of production processes
• You will be expected to play a key role in developing less experienced staff, including overseeing the work of Assistant Producers and Content Producers
• You will be expected to take on leadership roles in network projects, such as seasonal live events and special one-off broadcasts.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• You must be able to demonstrate extensive experience of all aspects of music radio production and a thorough and broad knowledge of classical music in all its variety
• You will have extensive experience of creating compelling running orders, putting the audience first and responding to the network music policy
• You will have a thorough grasp of editorial policy and compliance, the knowledge and experience to guide less experienced colleagues in editorial decisions, motivating teams and presenters
• You should have highly developed audio recording and editing skills, and demonstrable interest in new and future technology and social media
• You will have the skills to respond creatively to network commissioning rounds, and to make a strong contribution to the development and pitching of new content, which may include leading on pitches or specials.

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