Overview
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE Are you a skilled creator of audio content? Do you love telling stories from the local community in a way that grabs people's attention? We're looking for an ambitious producer who understands how to make compelling content which really makes an impact on people living in the local area.
Responsibilities
* You'll work as part of a multi-skilled team, creating content for radio and digital.
* You'll create content and output programmes including our afternoon show, which is shared between Radio Berkshire and Radio Oxford.
* You'll deliver stories with talkability which surprise and engage listeners in creative ways.
* You'll have a track record in understanding local audiences, and a flair for writing great scripts.
* You'll work closely with the presenter/producers, helping to get the best out of them and contributors.
Qualifications / Experience
* You'll have a proven track record in producing speech-based live radio output.
* You'll have experience in developing strong working relationships with presenters and other producers.
* You'll have substantial experience of audio production and journalism with strong editorial judgement.
* You'll have the great people skills needed to collaborate with colleagues across our local platforms and between operational bases in the region.
* You'll also have a good knowledge of the BBC's editorial guidelines, a thorough grasp of impartiality as it applies to our output, and good knowledge of broadcast law.
Salary and Benefits
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £27,600 - £33,500 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. We're happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to, please indicate your preference in the application - though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.
Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
We are a disability confident employer. We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. 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.
Life at the BBC
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.
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