Content Producer, BBC Audio Wales in Cardiff

Based in BBC Cardiff Central Square, you will bring your passion and experience of audio production and storytelling, as well as knowledge of live music production, to be part of a team making a wide range of classical music and arts output for BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 3, BBC World Service, BBC Radio Wales and BBC Sounds.

Purpose of the role:

You will primarily be working on Radio 3 strands such as Composer of the Week and Radio 3 concerts, where you will be responsible for the development, research, setting up, scripting, recording, editing and delivery of these programmes. You will also be expected to develop and pitch arts and music features to Radio 3, Radio 4 and the World Service.

Your key responsibilities and impact:

• Research, develop and produce high-quality classical music and arts content across a range of platforms, ensuring output is engaging, accurate and audience-focused.
• Prepare research and script materials for presenters, including programme briefs, feature content and supporting editorial information.
• Arrange, coordinate and oversee studio and on-location recordings, ensuring productions are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.
• Produce and manage concert recordings and other music programming, supporting delivery from concept through to broadcast.
• Work closely with presenters, contributors, production teams and external partners to create compelling and innovative content.
• Oversee editing, post-production and programme delivery, ensuring all output meets editorial, technical, accessibility and compliance standards.
• Manage production schedules, budgets and resources effectively, delivering projects to deadline while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Your skills and experience:

Essential criteria:

• Demonstrable experience of producing radio programmes or podcasts.
• Demonstrable knowledge of classical music and understanding of music history.
• 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.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the classical music industry and wider arts world.
• Experience creating content for digital, social and on-demand platforms.
• Experience supporting live broadcasts or live events.
• Knowledge of audio production, editing software or broadcast systems.
• Experience working with artists, contributors or high-profile talent.

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

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.

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.

Benefits:

• 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.

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

The BBC is 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.