Producer, Classical Music, Audio

Position: Producer, Classical Music, BBC Audio
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JOB DETAILS  JOB BAND: D
CONTRACT TYPE:
Permanent, Full-time
DEPARTMENT:
Classical Music, BBC Audio Wales & West of England

LOCATION:

Central Square, Cardiff
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE:  £40,200 - £50,200 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.
For this role  /  Ar gyfer y swydd yma:
Welsh language skills are not necessary  /  Nid yw sgiliau yn yr iaith Gymraeg yn angenrheidiol
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.  /   Mae modd cyflwyno ceisiadau yn Gymraeg, ac ni fydd cais a gyflwynir yn Gymraeg yn cael ei drin yn llai ffafriol na chais a gyflwynir yn Saesneg.
PURPOSE OF

THE ROLE   Based in BBC Cardiff Central Square, you will bring your passion and experience of audio production, as well as knowledge of live music production, to be part of a team making a wide range of classical music and arts output for BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 3, BBC World Service and BBC Sounds.
Primarily working on Radio 3 strands such as Composer of the Week as well as ad hoc arts and music features, you will also be leading the planning and delivery of all our Radio 3 concerts.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
This is a closely collaborative and creative team, working on an exciting range of programmes. You'll bring your knowledge of classical music and the wider arts scene to bear on the development, pitching, research, setting up, scripting, recording, editing and delivery of a range of programmes and concerts, from Composer of the Week to live BBC Proms and outside broadcasts.
YOUR

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:
To originate, develop and produce content for our classical music strands and arts features on a variety of platforms, working closely with other members of the Audio Drama, Arts and Classical Music team
To research and provide script outlines for presenters, primarily for Composer of the Week
To arrange and oversee studio and on-location recordings
To take the lead on our concert output and oversee the budget for those, as well as liaise with the commissioning editor at Radio 3
To produce concert recordings on location for strands such as Classical Live, In Concert and the BBC Proms.
To work closely with both regular and freelance presenters
To oversee the edit, post-production and delivery of our programmes
YOUR

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
Demonstrable knowledge of classical music and experience of working on broadcast music programmes, including concerts.

Experience of writing clear and concise material for briefs, scripts or digital platforms.

Experience of working closely with presenters in a broadcast environment.
Ability to develop creative ideas, which engage diverse audiences in a demanding creative environment.
Effective planning and organising skills and ability to concentrate on several areas of work at one time, prioritising, delivering consistently to deadlines and reacting positively to changes and conflicting priorities.
DESIRABLE:
A knowledge of BBC editorial guidelines and other compliance policies, or the desire to glean this knowledge quickly.
An understanding of the importance of the BBC's values in accuracy and impartiality.
Familiarity with research techniques and sources for the verification of the accuracy of material.
Ability to use IT proficiently, including a range of software packages.

Experience of influencing, negotiating and communicating effectively.
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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