Job Details
JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full‑time
DEPARTMENT: BBC Nations, BBC Radio Norfolk
LOCATION: The Forum, Norwich
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.
BBC Extend
This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply for this role you should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010), or the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland. You’re broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long‑term negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This definition includes both apparent and non‑apparent conditions and impairments, and medical conditions such as Cancer, HIV or Multiple Sclerosis.
We are committed to making the process of applying for this role as accessible as possible. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the application process, or have any questions about our Extend programme, please contact extend@bbc.co.uk.
The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workface that disabled people face. To do this, we have our own dedicated BBC Access and Disability Service that provides assessments and support throughout employment with us. If you are successful in applying for this role and require workplace adjustments, we will work with you to get your adjustments in place.
If you’d like more information on BBC Extend, please visit the BBC Extend webpage. (EXTEND code: EX2324).
Purpose of the Role
Do you love the live radio environment, working on a daily programme and can’t wait to share your creative ideas? We’re looking for a programme producer to work on our Daytime programme on BBC Radio Norfolk.
Why Join the Team
* You’ll work as part of our Audio Team mainly in a live studio environment coming up with and implementing great audio content. You'll need a real passion for live radio and be very comfortable directing a presenter and working alongside another journalist to work to the programme brief and output the programme. You need to have a load of creative ideas and creative treatments to make the audio stand out on air.
* You'll have an eye for detail when it comes to script writing and know what’s ear‑catching.
* You'll have sound editorial judgement both on and off air, have a good knowledge of the BBC’s editorial guidelines, a thorough grasp of impartiality as it applies to our output, and sound understanding of broadcast law.
* You’ll be able to draw on a wide range of sources for story ideas and you’ll deliver original stories which surprise and engage listeners in creative ways.
* You'll be comfortable with day‑to‑day and breaking news and ensure that the content is what the audience is talking about.
* You’ll have the great people skills needed to collaborate with colleagues across our local platforms and be a strong team player both in Daytimes and the wider station. You'll know what our audience reacts and responds to, what interests them and what they’re talking about.
* You'll be confident in holding to account moments, getting down to the nitty‑gritty of a story and then moving the conversation on to a lighter topic.
* You'll be comfortable handling and producing a presenter to get the best out of them and be open to feedback.
Your Key Responsibilities and Impact
* Pre, on air and post‑production of the Daytime programme.
* Script writing
* Researching and briefing guests
* Creating week‑long strands, long‑term campaigns and creative outside broadcasts
* On air editorial guidance and presenter direction
Your Skills and Experience
Essential Criteria
* On air live production
* Sound editorial judgement
* Scriptwriting
* Idea generator
Desired but not required
* Experienced in outside broadcasts
* Operation of technical equipment
* On air presentation
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.
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