JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: D
CONTRACT TYPE: Attachment/Fixed-term Contract until 30th April 2027, Full-time
DEPARTMENT: BBC Radio Derby
LOCATION: Derby
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £38,500 - £49,000 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.

BBC EXTEND

This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply for this role you should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010), or the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland. You’re broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This definition includes both apparent and non-apparent conditions and impairments, and medical conditions such as Cancer, HIV or Multiple Sclerosis.

We are committed to making the process of applying for this role as accessible as possible. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the application process, or have any questions about our Extend programme, please contact extend@bbc.co.uk.

The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workface that disabled people face. To do this, we have our own dedicated BBC Access and Disability Service that provides assessments and support throughout employment with us. If you are successful in applying for this role and require workplace adjustments, we will work with you to get your adjustments in place.

If you’d like more information on BBC Extend, please visit the BBC Extend webpage. (EXTEND code: EX2324).

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

We’re seeking a creative, ambitious Senior Content Producer to lead our Weekday Breakfast show with Becky Measures, someone enthusiastic about storytelling, community engagement and making uplifting, entertaining radio. BBC Radio Derby is part of BBC Local, delivering audio, online, social and TV content across England. We offer a rich mix of news and entertainment, with a growing focus on digital and on demand content via BBC Sounds. We want a passionate producer who can strengthen our connection with audiences and elevate programming.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM
This is a chance to join a creative and ambitious team that puts its audience at the heart of the output. You’re guaranteed to thrive on the buzz of live radio and hearing our great content on our digital services, BBC Sounds and beyond. This is a team which is committed to building audiences both on linear and digital platforms.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

• You will be the lead producer on our weekday breakfast programme and set the agenda for the day, entertaining those who choose us as the soundtrack to their morning. You'll lead the team to develop creative ways of telling complex stories which make sense to local audiences.
• You will be core to harnessing motivation in the team, generating a positive, creative environment. You will be liaising with presenters and supporting them as required.
• You will drive a multiplatform agenda, constantly striving to reflect our audience in the content while retaining a local focus. Editorially, you will focus on quality stories over quantity and ensure that the structure and make-up of the programme addresses audience habits.
• You will be responsible for ensuring our high editorial standards are adhered to and impartiality is across all content.
  

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• The right candidate will be experienced in working in live radio. They will have worked with multiple stakeholders including presenters.
• Resilience and the ability to work reactively under pressure will be core to this role and expected of the successful candidate.
• Experience of delivering digital content which enhances the radio offering would be expected.
• You'll think big, understand the importance of the Breakfast Show in driving content and leading the station's coverage of editorial like the Make A Difference Awards, and you'll collaborate with the station and region's other programmes to bring them into our Breakfast show.
• An ability to lead and inspire a small team, creating an inclusive and positive working environment.
  

If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

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