This role is for a permanent Producer on Times Radio, in the first instance overseeing the Breakfast show with Rosie Wright and Calum Macdonald.
Times Radio has shaken up the broadcasting firmament since launching in June 2020, and our recent growth in listeners as measured by Rajar demonstrates the impact we have made. As a live news radio station, we have built up a strong reputation for providing well‑informed, thoughtful and intelligent news and discussion, covering the key stories of the day. We have combined the famous journalistic expertise of The Times and The Sunday Times with the radio experience of News Broadcasting to create a station that has over 600,000 weekly listeners. We have a world‑class line‑up of presenters talking to excellent guests, who value conversation over confrontation.
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 way possible.
* Oversee the ideas generation process and ensure there is a steady stream of big‑name, news‑making guests and imaginative and new topical features.
* Responsibly improve and evolve the show so that it’s an informative, warm and entertaining listen for our audience.
* Work to super‑size the best ideas to give them as much visibility and external impact as possible, spreading the word about the show and growing its audience.
* Champion video content at Times Radio and prioritise getting all our guests in vision for our live‑stream on YouTube. This ensures our best interviews can be shared as widely as possible on all revenue‑generating digital platforms.
* Output the programme from the control room on a regular basis.
* Oversee planning for the show and work on special programmes and outside broadcasts in the UK and abroad.
* Manage team members, giving feedback and developing their skills over time.
* Act up to 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, in particular 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 (Times Radio is at its best when teams work together).
* Experience of working with and getting the best from presenters.
* Trusted understanding of relevant compliance and legal issues.
* The 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, free ClassPass at Home, weekly in‑person or virtual exercise classes.
* Bikes for Work and Electric Car scheme.
* Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books.
* Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks.
* Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & 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.
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