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Senior Content Producer - EXTEND
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Senior Content Producer – The Make A Difference Show
JOB BAND: D
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-term Contract, Full-time / Attachment, Full-time until 31 March 2027
DEPARTMENT: BBC Nations, BBC Local
LOCATION: London – Hybrid
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £45,000 - £65,000 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).
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PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
BBC Local seeking a dynamic and insightful individual to produce the prestigious the Make a Difference Show on Sunday afternoons presented by Gaby Roslin. The weekly show, which is networked across England, celebrates the extraordinary contributions of individuals and organizations making a significant impact in their communities, drawing inspiration and content from the BBC’s Make A Difference Awards. The show is mixed with high-profile celebrity interviews who also engage with the show’s theme.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
The Make a Difference show is the central hub of the inspiring Make A Difference brand, which shines a light on our unsung heroes across the country. From awards ceremonies to special themed days, Make A Difference is about creating positive and inspiring content. We are looking for a producer who lives those values!
Your Key Responsibilities And Impact
- Take a keen interest in the Awards across the country: You will need to be the oracle of all the Make a Difference stories, from across the country and understand how we can make the most of them on Sunday afternoon, across the rest of the BBC, and with external stakeholders.
- Story Arc: Using all tools at your disposal you’ll know how to get the best from our content from on air to visualisation, with special consideration of how to create social cut through.
- Content Creation: Collaborate with the presenter to develop engaging content and scripts for the show – combining celebrity interview with our unsung heroes and occasional special events, to create a warm, engaging appointment to listen on a Sunday afternoon.
- Audience Engagement: Interact with listeners through social media and live call-ins, fostering a sense of community and excitement around the Make a Difference campaigns.
- Understand: How to get the best from a presenter and have the ability to offer constructive feedback.
Essential Criteria
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Experience: Proven experience as a radio producer in a similar role,
- Creativity: Ability to create compelling content and think on your feet during live broadcasts.
- Editorial decision: A thorough understanding of the BBC’s editorial guidelines, and a proven ability to make strong and robust editorial decisions.
- Team Player: Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with the production team, presenter, and other stakeholders.
- Passion: A genuine interest in community initiatives and the ability to convey the importance of Make A Difference to our listeners
- Audio skills – strong audio craft skills.
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Disclaimer
This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.
Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.
Before your start date, you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges, in line with our Recruitment policy. This allows us to discuss any support you may need and assess any risks. Failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer.
For any general queries, please contact: bbchr@bbc.co.uk
We are unable to accept applications via CV and only applications made online will be considered. Please click on the APPLY NOW button to proceed with your application.
Redeployment
The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.
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