Content Producer, BBC Audio Radio 3
BBC Media Action
| London, GBR, W1A 1AA
JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-term Contract / Attachment, Full-time (5-months)
DEPARTMENT: BBC Audio Radio 3
LOCATION: Broadcasting House, London
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £33,000 - £44,000 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 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. We are team of people who are passionate about classical music in the broadest sense, alongside new music, jazz, world, folk and film music.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM:
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, innovative award-winning programmes such as Night Tracks and This Classical Life, podcasts for BBC Sounds including the Music and Meditation Podcast, and programmes for Radio 3 Unwind.
YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT
- We are offering seasonal role as Content Producer over a busy summer period during the BBC Proms. Based in Broadcasting House, London, you will work across the full range of Radio 3 Production London output, including live and pre-recorded studio and location-based programmes, but with a particular focus on Proms related programming including intervals, pre-recorded packages, concerts and digital.
- 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.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
- A thorough and broad knowledge of classical music and experience in live audio production.
- Strong understanding of BBC’s Values and editorial policy.
- Proven ability to create compelling, audience-first classical music 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.
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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.
Before your start date, you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges, in line with our Recruitment policy. This allows us to discuss any support you may need and assess any risks. Failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer.
For any general queries, please contact: bbchr@bbc.co.uk
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.
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Life at BBC
Here you will benefit from:
• Fair pay and flexible benefits including a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym.
• Excellent career and professional development.
• Support in your working life, including flexible working which you can discuss with us at any point during the application, selection or offer.
• A values-based organisation where the way we do things is important as what we do.
Benefits may vary if you are joining on an FTC basis or on an orchestra conditions contract.
Learn more about life at the BBC and our values in our candidate pack.
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We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.
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Find out more about diversity, inclusion and belonging in our strategy below.
Disability confident
We are a disability confident employer. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process, or to carry out this role, please contact us via email and we’d be happy to discuss: reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.uk
