Senior Content Producer Breakfast

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: D
CONTRACT TYPE:
Fixed-term Contract / Attachment Full Time until December 4th 2026
DEPARTMENT: BBC Radio Northampton

LOCATION:

Northampton
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: per annum depending on relevant skills knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

BBC Radio Northampton is looking for a creative ambitious and experienced producer to lead our weekday breakfast programme. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the stations biggest show setting the agenda each morning and creating content that connects with audiences across Northamptonshire. Were looking for someone with exceptional editorial judgement strong production skills and a passion for local storytelling.
Youll have the drive and creativity to make the programme essential listening working closely with a small team to deliver compelling distinctive content that reflects the lives concerns and interests of people across our patch.

Youll be an energetic and creative leader who loves live radio and understands the unique role local BBC radio plays in peoples lives. Youll have a passion for great storytelling a sharp news instinct and the ability to inspire colleagues to deliver their very best work. Most importantly youll be motivated by serving audiences and creating content that makes a genuine difference to local communities.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

Youll play a key part in the editorial leadership of BBC Radio Northampton. Youll work with a talented team of journalists producers and presenters to create high-quality content that informs entertains and brings communities together. Youll be at the heart of daily editorial decision-making shape the local news agenda and help tell important local stories in creative and engaging ways across radio BBC Sounds and digital platforms.

We want someone who can inspire colleagues generate fresh ideas and help create a positive ambitious and supportive team culture.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

• Lead the production of BBC Radio Northamptons weekday breakfast programme.
• Set the editorial agenda each morning ensuring the programme reflects the issues conversations and stories that matter most to people in Northamptonshire.
• Work closely with the wider newsroom team providing editorial leadership coaching and support to help colleagues produce their best work
• Develop creative treatments for stories and features using outstanding audio craft to bring content to life.
• React confidently to breaking news and changing editorial priorities.
• Help develop a creative inclusive and collaborative working environment that allows colleagues to thrive.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Significant experience producing live radio in a fast-paced broadcast environment.
• A proven ability to lead teams and deliver high-quality content to tight deadlines.
• Strong editorial judgement and the confidence to make decisions quickly when news is moving fast.
• Excellent storytelling and production skills with a knack for making complex stories engaging and relevant for local audiences.
• Experience working closely with presenters and colleagues bringing out the best in people while maintaining the highest editorial and compliance standards.

DESIRABLE :

• A strong knowledge of Northamptonshire and the issues people and communities that shape life across the county.
• A commitment to ensuring our output reflects the full diversity of modern Northamptonshire and reaches audiences from all backgrounds.

Required Experience:

Senior IC