JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-term Contract, Full-time / Attachment, Full-time unitl 31December 2026
DEPARTMENT: BBC Nations, BBC Radio Nottingham
LOCATION: Nottingham
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £27,600 - £46,500 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
BBC Radio Nottingham is looking for a dynamic and creative Producer to work across programmes and bring stories to life out on the patch. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the sound of Nottinghamshire every day. Finding brilliant characters, responding to breaking news, and delivering original journalism that sets the agenda. We hold power to account, champion our communities and celebrate the people who make this place extraordinary. As a Producer, you will be at the heart of that mission helping us tell the stories that define our county.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
Being part of the BBC Radio Nottingham team means joining a passionate, supportive newsroom that cares deeply about its patch. You'll make a real impact every day, shaping conversations across Nottinghamshire and connecting with audiences who rely on us. Working with creative colleagues who push boundaries and champion new ideas. It's a place where you can develop your craft, take risks, and be truly proud of the work you do.
Your Key Responsibilities And Impact
As a Producer working across programmes and out on the patch, you will play a key role in shaping the journalism and storytelling that connects BBC Radio Nottingham with its audiences. You'll help set the daily agenda by finding, developing and delivering original stories, whether from the studio or out reporting live on location. Your work will drive high impact content across platforms, support presenters with compelling material, and ensure our journalism reflects the communities we serve. By bringing creativity, strong editorial judgment and a deep understanding of Nottinghamshire, you will help deliver output that is relevant, trusted and distinctive.
Essential Criteria
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Ability to deliver high quality cross platform content using a range of production tools.
Strong editorial judgement, with the ability to generate and develop accurate, impartial journalism tailored to different audiences.
Excellent planning and organisational skills, able to prioritise effectively, manage deadlines and contribute to team workflows.
Proven experience building productive working relationships and contributing positively to a collaborative, inclusive newsroom culture.
Comfortable appearing on air when required, live or pre recorded, and contributing to the production of programmes.
Desired But Not Required
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.
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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.