Audio Producer, Capital Breakfast

A rare opportunity to join the award-winning team at Capital. As an Audio Producer for Capital Breakfast, you will be an integral part of the production team on one of the UK's biggest and most high-profile radio shows – Capital Breakfast with Jordan North, Chris Stark and Sin Welby. This role sits at the heart of the show's daily output, combining live studio production with creative audio making to help shape the sound of Capital Breakfast each day. You will play a key role in delivering a polished, high-energy live broadcast, while also producing standout audio content that supports the show across on‑air, branded and digital output.

Key Responsibilities

• Audio Production (40%) – Lead the day‑to‑day live audio production of Capital Breakfast, helping shape the overall sound of the show and ensuring a smooth, polished and consistently high‑quality on‑air broadcast.
• Creative Content (25%) – Produce and deliver creative audio content for the show, including features, promos, competitions, branded content and fast‑turnaround production that enhances live moments, interviews and major show storylines.
• Post‑show Delivery (20%) – Manage post‑show audio delivery, including editing interviews, preparing content for wider use across broadcast and digital platforms, and maintaining high technical standards across studio output, recordings and external audio sources.
• Collaboration & Development (15%) – Work closely with presenters, producers and the wider Capital team to bring ideas to life creatively and efficiently, while continuously developing and evolving the sound of Capital Breakfast in collaboration with the wider sound design and production teams.

What You'll Love About This Role

• Think Big – Help create the sound of Capital Breakfast, working on one of the UK's biggest and most high-profile radio shows with Jordan North, Chris Stark and Sin Welby.
• Own It – Play a central role in the live execution of the show each morning, while also leading audio production across key features, promos, branded content and interviews.
• Keep it Simple – Bring strong technical ability, creative instinct and clear communication to a fast-moving live environment, helping the team deliver great radio every day.
• Better Together – Work closely with presenters, producers, video, commercial and Capital sound teams to create compelling audio content for Capital across broadcast and digital platforms.

What Success Looks Like

• Built positive relationships with the Capital Breakfast presenters and wider show team.
• Become a trusted part of the daily live production process, confidently supporting the delivery of the show on air each morning.
• Delivered high‑quality production across features, promos, interviews, competitions and branded content.
• Contributed fresh creative ideas that enhance the sound and editorial impact of the programme.
• Helped develop the overall sound of Capital Breakfast across on‑air output and digital platforms.
• Established strong ways of working with key teams across Capital and the wider business.

What You'll Need

• A proven passion for radio and sound design, with a clear vision and genuine desire to develop and improve the sound of Capital Breakfast.
• The ability to use Adobe Audition to a high standard. Pro Tools skills would also be desirable.
• Experience working in a studio environment is essential.
• Experience working with high‑profile talent and the ability to build a swift connection is of utmost importance.
• Constant communication throughout the live show is needed to ensure a high standard of output.
• The ability to sense studio dynamics, bring good, patient energy and handle the pressure that comes with working on the number one commercial radio show in the country.
• A strong understanding of location recording devices and how to capture high‑quality audio for out‑of‑studio features.
• A good working knowledge and understanding of the Zetta playout system.
• A proven track record of using production to bring editorial and branded content ideas to life.
• A strong and clear communication style, with the ability to contribute inspiring ideas of your own.
• Confidence in working towards your own objectives while supporting others to achieve theirs.
• The ability to work as part of a large team while remaining self‑reliant and capable of balancing multiple projects at once to a consistently high standard.