JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-time
DEPARTMENT: BBC Audio North Classical Music
LOCATION: MediaCityUK, Salford
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £28,100 - £30,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
Interviews will be held on 16 April 2026, at MediaCityUK, Salford
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.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Radio 3 Production is a team of people passionate about music. As part of BBC Audio, we are a major supplier of content to Radio 3. We love classical music in the broadest sense and sharing this with as wide an audience as possible. We make a portfolio of programmes including Breakfast, Classical Live and Through The Night; specialist shows like The Early Music Show, New Music Show and Music Map; innovative programmes such as Night Tracks and some Between The Ears; a whole range of broadcast concerts including the Northern Proms. We aim to bring our enthusiasm for this music to our audiences via content on BBC Radio 3, BBC Sounds, on social - live or pre-recorded, in the studio or in the concert hall.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
We are looking for an Assistant Producer who can research stories and identify guests and build programmes such as the New Music Show, support a performer about to go on stage live for a BBC Philharmonic concert, deliver an episode of Through the Night, or compile a running order for Breakfast or Classical Live. If you can reassure a presenter with clear, reliably sourced notes, support a producer stressed by deadlines or encourage a less experienced colleague, you could be our next team member.
You should have a genuine passion for classical music in all its forms and variety, have the editing skills to cut down an interview at short notice, the attention to detail to provide accurate metadata and experience of publishing podcasts. We are looking for a self-starter and someone who is brimming with ideas to reach new audiences - whether that's on linear radio, or through BBC Sounds.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:
* To work with production colleagues, presenters and contributors to support the development, management and creation of content on a variety of platforms.
* To work effectively with other departments, suppliers and partners (internal & external) ensuring the BBC maintains excellent relationships throughout.
* To be a creative self-starter with initiative and tenacity, and the ability to see how their work fits in with the wider needs of the department.
* To ensure all content is of a first-class standard: thoroughly researched and accurate, in-keeping with BBC Values, audience needs and expectations; and complying with BBC editorial, technical, health and safety, and accessibility standards.
* To use a variety of specialist production skills in a multi-skilled production environment.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
* Demonstrable understanding of BBC Radio 3’s output and editorial direction as set by the network commissioning team; and musical knowledge relevant to the range of programmes produced by the department.
* Experience of working in a broadcast or content production environment, and demonstrable passion for making first-class audio content that appeals to audiences on multiple platforms.
* Effective planning and organising skills, and an ability to concentrate on several areas of work at one time, prioritising workloads efficiently, solving problems, delivering consistently to deadlines and reacting positively to changes and conflicting priorities.
* Familiarity with research techniques and sources for the verification of the accuracy of material, and the ability to find content from a range of sources.
* Experience of writing clear and concise material which may be used for briefs, scripts, and digital platforms.
DESIRABLE
* Knowledge of the BBC Values; knowledge of BBC editorial guidelines and other compliance policies, or the desire to acquire this knowledge quickly.
* Awareness of financial responsibility and budgets.
* Knowledge of and ability to use computer programmes and apps to ensure the right information gets to the right people.
* Experience of influencing, negotiating and communicating effectively both internally and with external agencies/partners.
* An ability to bring out creative ideas in others, and a collaborative approach to the development of creative ideas which engage our target audience
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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.
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. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.
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* 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 pensionscheme 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.
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