Producer - Radio

BBC Radio 3 offers its audience a unique blend of classical music and culture. It does this through a schedule of live and recorded programmes and public concerts, insightful documentaries, crafted features and ambitious podcasts. It is the main broadcast partner of the BBC Proms and of the BBC Orchestras and Choirs. As part of BBC Audio, Radio 3 Production is the largest supplier of content to Radio 3.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

We are a team of people who are passionate about classical music in the broadest sense, alongside new music, jazz, world, folk and film music. Within the London team we make a portfolio of programmes including daytime live strands Essential Classics, In Tune, Saturday Morning and Record Review, a whole range of broadcast concerts including Wigmore lunchtimes and BBC Proms, specialist output like New Music Show, innovative award-winning programmes like Night Tracks and This Classical Life, podcasts for BBC Sounds including Music and Meditation, and programmes for Radio 3 Unwind.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

You will be expected to work on any of the station's output made by Radio 3 Production London, and consequently will have to have the knowledge and ability to be able to do so. The role will be based in Broadcasting House, London, and will include production of live studio-based and location programmes, across weekdays and weekends, and pre-recorded content. You will be responsible for ensuring that content is delivered to the highest editorial and technical standards, within budget, and managing issues around compliance and risk. You will be expected to take responsibility for leading programme teams, working with an Editor on editorial leadership and the management of production processes. You will be expected to play a key role in developing less experienced staff, including overseeing the work of Assistant Producers and Content Producers. You will be expected to take on leadership roles in network projects, such as seasonal live events and special one-off broadcasts.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

You must be able to demonstrate extensive experience of all aspects of music radio production and a thorough and broad knowledge of classical music in all its variety. You will have extensive experience of creating compelling running orders, putting the audience first and responding to the network music policy. You will have a thorough grasp of editorial policy and compliance, the knowledge and experience to guide less experienced colleagues in editorial decisions, motivating teams and presenters. You should have highly developed audio recording and editing skills, and demonstrable interest in new and future technology and social media. You will have the skills to respond creatively to network commissioning rounds, and to make a strong contribution to the development and pitching of new content, which may include leading on pitches or specials. Disclaimer This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved. 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.