Content Producer (Wales) - Extend (23376)
Content Producer (Wales) - Extend (23376)
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Package Description
Contract: Permanent contract; FullTime
Location: Cardiff (Office based)
Band: C
Job Reference:23376
Extend: EX2324
Salary:pro rata depending on relevant skills knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
Were 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.
1.Excellent career progression the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation.
2. Unrivalled training and development opportunities our inhouse Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification.
3. Benefits We offer a competitive salary package a flexible 35hour working week for worklife balance and 26 days annual leave (1 of which is a corporation day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days a defined pension scheme and discounted dental health care gym and much more.
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
Extend Role
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. Youre broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and longterm negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This definition includes both apparent and nonapparent 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 the BBC Extend team via the shared mailbox.
The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workplace 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 youd like more information on BBC Extend please visit the BBC Extend webpage.
Job Introduction
Were looking for a Content Producer to join the BBC Radio Wales team to be part of our production pool that works across our range of output including religion science and arts programming
BBC Radio Wales is the national English language radio station for Wales. At BBC Radio Wales we are passionate about creating radio which sits at the heart of Welsh life. We entertain our listeners while informing and educating them but we want to go further than that: well surprise our audience delight them not just sometimes but every day.
Were home to a diverse range of output including our weekly worship slot Celebration and our awardwinning religious affairs programme All Things Considered. We also make content for BBC Radio 4 including Sunday Worship Prayer For The Day and The Daily Service.
Main Responsibilities
As a Content Producer you be responsible for devising planning and making distinctive digital and audio content across Radio Wales and BBC network radio for a variety of programmes (including religion) both from and for Wales.
Youll come up with imaginative and compelling programme ideas in a wide range of styles and formats (including worship) which youll see through to completion as an active member of highly engaged programme teams.
With an ear for stories and content that resonates with our audiences youll have a good sense of the social and political context of Wales.
The ideal candidate will have hands on experience of live studio production and have demonstrable experience of working with and directing both new and established presenters.
Youll embrace the BBCs digital development plan and ensure content is delivered to the highest standards on all digital platforms including BBC Sounds and social media.
Youll have an interest in and knowledge of news and current affairs the Radio Wales playlist and popular culture as well as general knowledge and an understanding of the culture of Wales.
Youll have a good knowledge of theology Christian music hymns and worship music.
Are you the right candidate
As a Content Producer you will have:
- A thorough working knowledge of Editorial Guidelines and their use within live and prerecorded radio across multiple genres
- Demonstrable skill in radio production and outside broadcasts with experience of overseeing technical and operational processes
- A strong interest and understanding of theology: fluency across the range of Christian theological approaches and a good working understanding of the major world faiths
- Strong journalistic mindset when it comes to speech content the ability to pinpoint the heart of an issue and have confidence in intelligent questioning
- Highlydeveloped planning and organisational skills
- Exceptional time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
About the BBC
We dont focus simply on what we do we also care about how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure youve read about our values and behaviourshere.
Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individuals unique contribution enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential.
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC whether thats to contribute to our programming or our wide range of nonproduction roles. The more diverse our workforce the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age gender ethnicity disability sexual orientation gender identity socioeconomic background religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC please clickhere.
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