Producer, BBC Audio Bristol

CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-term, Attachment (5-months - Parental leave cover)

DEPARTMENT: Arts, Readings and Factual, BBC Audio Bristol

LOCATION: Broadcasting House, Bristol (office based at least 3 days per week)

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £40,600 - £50,600 - depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: Based in BBC Bristol, Whiteladies Road, you will bring your passion and experience of audio production, as well as knowledge of arts and books, to be part of a team making a wide range of readings, arts and factual output for BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 3, BBC World Service and BBC Sounds. Primarily working on Radio 4 strands such as Book at Bedtime, A Good Read and Soul Music as well as ad hoc arts and factual programmes, you will also be overseeing planning for our Radio 4 Readings work in Book at Bedtime and Short Works.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM: This is a closely collaborative and creative team, working on an exciting range of programmes. You’ll bring your knowledge of books and the wider arts scene to bear on the development, pitching, research, setting up, scripting, recording, editing and delivery of a range of programmes.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

• To produce content for our readings, arts and factual strands and ad hoc features on a variety of platforms, working closely with other members of the BBC Audio Bristol team.
• To research and book guests, and provide briefing notes and script outlines for presenters, primarily for A Good Read.
• To arrange and oversee studio and on-location recordings.
• To work closely with both regular and freelance presenters.
• To oversee the edit, post-production and delivery of our programmes.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Demonstrable experience of producing radio programmes or podcasts.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the literature and arts worlds and experience of writing clear and concise material for briefs, scripts or digital platforms.
• Experience of working closely with presenters in a broadcast environment.
• Ability to develop creative ideas, which engage diverse audiences in a demanding creative environment.
• Effective planning and organising skills. Ability to concentrate on several areas of work at one time, prioritising, delivering consistently to deadlines and reacting positively to changes and conflicting priorities.

DESIRABLE:

• A knowledge of BBC editorial guidelines and other compliance policies, or the desire to glean this knowledge quickly.
• An understanding of the importance of the BBC's values in accuracy and impartiality.
• Familiarity with BBC editing software such as Reaper, Sadie or Descript (or similar tools) and ability to use IT proficiently, including a range of software packages.
• Familiarity with research techniques and sources for the verification of the accuracy of material.
• Experience of influencing, negotiating and communicating effectively.

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.

Redeployment: The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants.

Information at a Glance: At the BBC you can create and innovate in an inclusive environment while contributing to some of the world’s best loved content, and the BBC’s mission to inform, educate and entertain.

Life at BBC: Fair pay and flexible benefits including a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym. Excellent career and professional development. Support in your working life, including flexible working which you can discuss with us at any point during the application, selection or offer.

A values-based organisation where the way we do things is important as what we do.

Benefits may vary if you are joining on an FTC basis or on an orchestra conditions contract.

You belong: We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, so all our employees feel that they can belong, thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.

We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

We are a disability confident employer. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process, or to carry out this role, please contact us via email and we’d be happy to discuss: reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.uk.