Content Producer, The Afternoon Show

BBC team

Description

Job Introduction
Are you across what’s hot and what’s not on our television schedules? Do you keep tabs on the latest music and theatre events happening across Scotland? Are you excited by the pace and variety of producing live radio output?
We are looking for a part-time Content Producer based in Edinburgh to work on The Afternoon Show which broadcasts 1330 – 1600 hrs Monday – Thursday and 1400 – 1600 hrs on Fridays. This is a flagship programme for BBC Radio Scotland and will require the right editorial knowledge to ensure the output is imaginative, entertaining, ambitious and keeps audiences across the key events in the cultural calendar.
No day will be the same….one moment you’ll be studio producing the live show and the next you’ll be sourcing content, curating a music playlist, editing a pre-recorded interview, planning a live music session or scripting the next show.
The joy of the Afternoons programme is that we go both big and small – bidding for stellar talent while at the same time scouting for emerging talent. Getting the balance of content right across each show is key to keeping listeners informed, entertained and tuned in so we are looking for someone with a thirst for finding the best contributors and working flexibly and collaboratively with the team to create the best line ups on the show each day.
Key Responsibilities
  • You will work collaboratively with another part-time producer.
  • Your working days will be fixed but studio production days will vary each week as the team work on a rolling rota.
  • You will be responsible for planning and scripting your shows, including sourcing content, compiling the playlist and working with researchers to compile research brief and source illustrative clips.
  • You will work closely with the presenters ensuring they have the resources they need in the run up and during the show.
  • You will work across a range of platforms including VCS Dira, One Drive, Proteus, Soundmouse, ibroadcast, Teams and Studio booking systems.
  • You will contribute to daily meetings and follow up talent bids and source fresh and diverse voices.
  • You will also forward plan for big events including music, book and film festivals and find ways for the show to connect with listeners whether it is introducing new features or suggesting reasons for getting out of the studio and into the community.

Requirements

Are you the right candidate?
  • You will be an experienced audio producer, brimming with ideas for content which fit the editorial remit.
  • You will be a good communicator able to find the best contributors including finding new diverse voices.
  • You will be able to write engaging and informative scripts which speak to the listener.
  • You will be able to edit content to a high standard and have a strong knowledge of contemporary music.
  • You’ll enjoy working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
  • You’ll be a team player able to pick up and handover workloads.
  • You’ll deliver high quality content which adheres to our editorial guidelines and maintains the excellent reputation of the team.

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Job Details

Posted on Jul 20

Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Part Time

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