Content Producer

Salford - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 33000 - 44000

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent (2x positions available)
DEPARTMENT: BBC Audio North Classical Music
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: 33000 - 44000 depending on relevant skills knowledge and experience.
LOCATION: Media City Salford

NB - This role requires early morning and weekend working. It is based in MediaCity Salford but travel and location work will be necessary including evenings and weekends. Content Producers will primarily work on classical music output but as a member of BBC Audio North can occasionally be expected to be scheduled on other programmes across the department according to business need.

Closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 11th January 2025. We expect interviews to be scheduled w/c Monday 19th January 2026.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Join BBC Audio North as a Content Producer working on BBC Radio 3 the home of world-class classical music.
We are the biggest single supplier of BBC radio and podcasts outside London. Weve already moved production of half of Radio 3s output to MediaCity Salford and doubled our team. Now were looking for fresh talent to help shape the future of classical music production. From studio sessions to concert halls live or on-demand youll bring classical music to audiences across BBC Radio 3 BBC Sounds and social platforms. With a visionary controller and Radio 3 named Station of the Year this is your chance to join an ambitious team and take the joy of classical music to even more listeners across the UK.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM
We deliver audiences a unique blend of classical music and culture through live and recorded programmes public concerts documentaries features and podcasts on BBC Radio 3 and BBC Sounds. Youll be part of a creative collaborative team working across genres including classical jazz world folk and film music. We are passionate about delivering world-class content on Radio 3 including BBC Proms and performances by BBC Orchestras and Choirs. Our Salford-based team produces a portfolio of standout programmes such as Breakfast Classical Live The Early Music Show Music Map Night Tracks and Through the Night as well as editions of Between the Ears The Essay and The Sunday Feature. Were future-facing and developing digital classical content to attract new audiences.

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

Work across the full range of Classical Production Salford output including live and pre-recorded studio and location-based programmes
Output live programmes with editorial support
Collaborate with presenters producers editors and contributors to 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

The successful candidate will be expected to produce a range of content within our Classical portfolio.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

A thorough and broad knowledge of classical music and experience in music radio production
Proven ability to create compelling audience-first 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
Creative thinking with the ability to develop programme and social media ideas and contribute to network commissioning rounds
Strong understanding of the BBCs Value for All strategy and editorial policy

JOB DETAILS JOB BAND: CCONTRACT TYPE: Permanent (2x positions available)DEPARTMENT: BBC Audio North Classical MusicPROPOSED SALARY RANGE: 33000 - 44000 depending on relevant skills knowledge and experience.LOCATION: Media City SalfordNB - This role requires early morning and weekend working. It is ...