Sound Designer, BBC Studios Audio-EXTEND

Join the award‑winning team at BBC Studios Audio as an Audio Technical Producer (Sound Designer) and craft distinctive, high‑quality sound for podcasts and audio productions. You will shape the sonic identity of content from concept to final delivery, collaborating closely with editorial teams to elevate storytelling for UK and global audiences.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create original sound design, music and audio elements that enhance storytelling and audience engagement.
• Compose original music, show themes, stings and cues for factual, comedy and fiction podcasts.
• Record, edit, mix and master audio to a high professional standard across multiple productions.
• Collaborate with producers and editors to interpret briefs and shape the sound of projects.
• Plan and manage studio sessions, location recordings and post‑production workflows.
• Ensure audio meets technical, editorial and accessibility standards for delivery.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges and identify practical solutions under deadlines.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Proven sound design, technical production or audio engineering experience in podcast, radio or audio programming for commercial and PBS programming, including paid work for major platforms.
• Proven ability to engineer audio content to broadcast specification standards.
• Strong skills in sound design and audio editing using DAWs such as Pro Tools, Reaper or Adobe Audition.
• Excellent critical listening and understanding of audio storytelling.
• Knowledge of recording techniques, mixing, mastering and audio standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively while managing multiple projects.

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED

• Experience creating original music or composing for audio content.
• Knowledge of immersive or spatial audio formats including Dolby Atmos.
• Relevant qualification in audio, music technology or a related field.

EEO STATEMENT

The BBC is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion or belief.

BENEFITS & FLEXIBILITY

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Defined pension scheme with up to 10% employer contributions.
• Dependable work‑life balance and opportunities for professional development.

BBC EXTEND PROGRAMME

As part of the BBC Extend programme, we welcome applicants who identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent. Eligibility details and application support are available on the BBC Extend webpage.