Senior Audio Supervisor

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-term Contract / Attachment Full-time until end of March 2026
DEPARTMENT: Nations Business and Operations Audio Operations (Radio)
LOCATION: Central Square Cardiff
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: 34900 - 43750 per annum 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

Provide technical production expertise within Radio Operations for a wide range of situations including the most complicated and demanding productions assuming the overall responsibility for the planning and realisation of high quality sound operations for a production or event in order to realise editorial objectives.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

BBC Audio Drama Wales is renowned for creating world-class scripted content across radio podcast and digital platforms. As a Senior Audio Supervisor you will be at the heart of this production process responsible for recording actors musicians and contributors delivering exceptional sound design mixing and technical supervision across a diverse range of drama productions. You will lead on high-profile and technically complex projects and help shape the creative sound of BBC Audio Drama Wales for new and existing audiences. There will also on occasion be a requirement to work on live studio programmes across Radio Cymru Radio Wales and network radio.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

• Design and deliver high-quality audio for radio dramas podcasts and digital audio content across all BBC platforms.
• Collaborate with writers producers directors and composers to develop a distinctive and immersive sound world for each production.
• Assume responsibility for the entire operation of specialism for a production; guiding teams and deploying resources in the most effective manner.
• Plan and organise significant technical staffing and logistical requirements for programmes series of programmes or events where necessary; source hire equipment and facilities from external providers where required.
• Work with senior colleagues to plan and account for the costs and resources associated with the delivery of specific programmes or events providing suitable cost breakdowns where requested.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Operational experience and knowledge of production processes and the technical requirements needed to deliver programmes sessions and events on the required platforms.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Significant experience as a sound designer dubbing mixer or audio supervisor in scripted audio production (radio podcast or film/TV drama).
• Deep understanding of storytelling through sound with a strong portfolio of drama or narrative-led work.
• Expert knowledge of DAWs (e.g. Pro Tools Sadie Reaper) plug-ins recording equipment and audio restoration tools.
• Proven ability to manage complex productions with multiple contributors and tight deadlines.
• Strong leadership communication and interpersonal skills.

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

• Industry-standard safety qualifications
• Formal qualification in specialism appropriate to the role

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