Producer, Creative Arts​/Media, Journalism

Times Radio has shaken up the broadcasting firmament since launching in June 2020. 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 with a world‑class line‑up of presenters talking to excellent guests, who value conversation over confrontation.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Producer to join our team on a 12 month fixed‑term contract
. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the production of high‑quality radio programmes, ensuring that our content meets the highest editorial standards and resonates with our audience.

Times Radio is growing its audience with a sharp focus on bringing listeners the news of the day as well as hearing from big name politicians, business leaders and other national and international news makers. Presented by John Pienaar (Monday to Thursday) and Cathy Newman (on Friday) we’re looking for an experienced producer to develop and grow our Drive programme across all five days.

• Report to the Executive Producer and work with the team of assistant producers to ensure that each day’s programme is must‑listen, with a strong line‑up of guests and stories covered in the best way possible.
• Ensure there is a steady stream of big‑name, news‑making guests and imaginative and new topical features.
• Responsible for improving and evolving 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 so our best interviews can be shared as widely as possible on all revenue‑generating digital platforms, including live‑streaming on You Tube.
• Output the programme from the control room on a regular basis.
• Plan for Times Radio Drive and work on special programmes and outside broadcasts in the UK and abroad.
• Collaborate with The Times and The Sunday Times on exclusive stories and champion their journalism.

• An experienced journalist with a deep understanding of Westminster and national and foreign news stories.
• 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.
• 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.

• Private medical insurance including coverage for pre‑existing conditions.
• Discounted gym memberships, free Class Pass at Home, weekly in‑person/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 Linked In Learning access.
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year.

We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments due to a disability or health condition at any stage of your application or interview, please let us know. You can contact us at  to discuss how we can support you to perform at your best.