Producers, Radio 1, BBC Audio, (London)

ENGINEERINGUK; London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

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Sector: Media and Publishing
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time

Package Description

Job Reference: 23423

Band: D
Salary: £39,800 - £45,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience.
Contract types: 1 x Continuing Contract / 1 x Attachment/FTC - 7 months / 1 x Attachment/FTC - 17 weeks parental leave cover (June - October 2025) / 1 x Attachment/FTC - 3 months
Location: Broadcasting House, London

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.

If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process please contact [e-mail]. For any general queries, please contact: [e-mail].

Job Introduction

We are looking for 4 producers who share our love of radio to work on programmes across BBC Radio 1 & 1Xtra. If you're obsessed with all things music, entertainment, youth culture and radio - then we are interested in hearing from you.

This is a production position working for BBC Audio. BBC Audio devises, develops and delivers original content for the BBC. We produce podcasts, radio and music programmes, deliver live events, provide creative services and forge partnerships. For Radio 1, our titles range from daytime shows like Radio 1 Breakfast with Greg James and Going Home with Vick, Katie and Jamie; to nighttime titles like Radio 1's New Music Show with Jack Saunders, Radio 1's Chillest Show with Sian Eleri and Radio 1's Rave Up with Arielle Free.

BBC Radio 1 is a youth music brand aimed at 15-24 year olds. Its focus is to entertain through music across several platforms. Our linear and on demand programmes and mixes showcase a wide range of new music genres and support emerging artists, particularly those from the UK; with over 60 hours a week dedicated to specialist music programming.

The roles on offer will be leading on content on BBC Radio 1/Radio 1 Dance for the following shows:

• Radio 1's Rave Up and Radio 1 Dance Morning with Arielle Free
• The Radio 1 Rap Show & Radio 1 Dance Industry Collaboration Show
• Radio 1's Chillest Show, Soundsystem Party and Power Down Playlist
• Matt & Mollie

The successful candidates will be assigned to titles based on a balance of personal passion, skillset and business need. All candidates should be knowledgeable about the music industry, be passionate about new music across the varied genres that Radio 1 covers, and bring extensive experience of radio production to these titles.

Main Responsibilities

These roles are based in London. The successful candidates will be placed across our Radio 1 & Radio 1 Dance portfolio, but they may also be required to work across the wider Radio 1 and 1Xtra production unit.

Producers are responsible for creating music or speech content for live and pre-recorded programmes as well as events and outside broadcasts across our networks. As a Producer, you're expected to collaborate with others to deliver creative ideas and shows to a brief set by Commissioners.

Are you the right candidate?

The successful candidate will be passionate and knowledgeable about black music and culture. You will be driven by creativity, with strong editorial instincts and the leadership skills to spearhead a team in delivering compelling, ambitious and distinctive content for the young diverse 1Xtra audiences in a competitive market. You should have relevant experience in the music or media industry, be able to demonstrate a track record of developing presenter talent and delivering big impact ideas.

In addition to excellent creative skills, you will be a strong communicator, have excellent planning and organisational abilities and be able to prioritise activities to meet operational deadlines. High-quality content production skills including live radio studio operation and audio editing is essential.

About the BBC

The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours.

Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

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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