Overview
JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-time Contract
DEPARTMENT: BBC Radio Berkshire
LOCATION: Reading - Office based
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.
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 and Impact
* 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.
Essential Criteria / Skills and 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.
If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.
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.
For any general queries, please contact: bbchr@bbc.co.uk
Redeployment
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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