Producer – Times Radio
Location: London
Department: Times Radio
Salary Range: Not Specified
Advertising End Date: 04 Jun 2026
Job Description
Times Radio launched in June 2020 and has grown to over 600,000 weekly listeners. It delivers well‑informed, thoughtful, and intelligent news and discussion covering key stories of the day, combining the journalistic expertise of The Times and The Sunday Times with radio experience.
Your Role
This role is for a permanent Producer on Times Radio, initially overseeing the Breakfast show with Rosie Wright and Calum Macdonald. You will lead every aspect of the show and its team, giving creative and journalistic direction, ensuring it sets the agenda and makes news, and studio producing.
Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities
* Lead the team and work with both presenters to ensure that each programme is must‑listen, with a strong line‑up of guests and stories covered in the best possible way.
* Oversee the idea generation process and ensure a steady stream of big‑name, news‑making guests and imaginative new topical features.
* Improve and evolve the show so that it is an informative, warm, and entertaining listen for our audience.
* Develop the best ideas to give them visibility and external impact, spreading the word about the show and growing its audience.
* Champion video content and prioritise getting guests on screen for the live‑stream on YouTube, ensuring interviews can be shared widely on all revenue‑generating digital platforms.
* Output the programme from the control room on a regular basis.
* Plan the show and work on special programmes and outside broadcasts in the UK and abroad.
* Manage team members, give feedback, and develop their skills over time.
* Act as Weekend Editor on occasion and take on additional editorial responsibilities across our seven‑day‑a‑week operation.
Qualifications
* An experienced journalist with a deep understanding of UK and foreign news stories, especially politics.
* A strong understanding of what makes great, must‑listen radio.
* An instinct for how to use social and video channels to spread the word further about the show.
* Impressive leadership ability that will inspire and motivate a small yet talented team.
* A personable approach and collaborative mindset.
* Experience of working with and getting the best from presenters.
* Trusted understanding of relevant compliance and legal issues.
* Flexibility to work anywhere on the station if required in the future.
Benefits
* Private medical insurance, including coverage for pre‑existing conditions.
* Discounted gym memberships and weekly in‑person/virtual exercise classes.
* Bikes for Work and Electric Car scheme.
* Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books.
* Maternity leave up to 18 weeks at full basic salary and paternity leave up to 2 weeks.
* Access to exclusive events and competitions with brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK and The Times; weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities.
* Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling.
* A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%.
* Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access.
* 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year.
Inclusive Recruitment
We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments due to a disability or health condition at any stage of your application or interview, please let us know. You can contact us at recruitment@news.co.uk to discuss how we can support you to perform at your best.
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