Researcher, BBC Audio (Bristol)

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: B
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-term Contract/ Attachment Full-time (6-months Parental Leave cover).
DEPARTMENT: BBC Audio Wales & West of England (Bristol)
LOCATION: Broadcasting House Bristol
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: 24600 - 32000 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. If youd like to please indicate your preference in the application though theres no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

This is a production position working for the BBC Audio team based in Bristol. We devise develop and deliver original content for the BBC. You can find out more about us here a Researcher you would provide research logistical and digital support to our teams on several productions ensuring delivery on time and in budget. You will join a team working across a variety of output reporting to an Editor or Producer.

This role will sit within our Food Farming and Factual team which produces several flagship Radio 4 strands. The successful candidate will also be expected to work on Radio 4s live weekly political debate programme Any Questions This involves Friday evening working and travel.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the running of a team that produces live and pre-recorded content across BBC Sounds national radio networks and the BBC World Service.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

The BBC Audio Wales and West team make an unparalleled variety of programmes and podcasts for the BBC radio networks and for BBC Sounds. Our output covers books politics history food farming music drama and much more. You would be working with some of the best producers in the business on award winning programmes.
Our Food Farming and Factual team make The Food Programme Farming Today Rare Earth This Natural Life and several other key strands that explore the outdoor world and environmental issues for Radio 4. We also make the popular long running language series Word of Mouth with Michael Rosen along with many other high quality documentary series and single features on a wide variety of subjects.

The researcher on Any Questions is a key part of a small production team. Its a chance to experience live production on a high-profile fast-moving programme.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

• Researching topics contributors archive and music for any of our programmes and podcasts
• Logistical support arranging studios travel arrangements and tracking costs
• Editing material for broadcast
• Sourcing and clearing material for broadcast and publishing
• Assisting with the on the day production of pre-recorded and live programmes
• Suggesting and developing new ideas for our programmes and podcasts
• Making fee and expense payments to guests

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Audio editing and other digital skills e.g. making and publishing podcast versions of radio programmes
• A team player with excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• An interest in the subjects we cover in our programmes
• Knowledge of BBC production management systems
• Flexibility and the willingness to work on recorded and live output around the UK including Any Questions