Network Producer | Capital

A full-time programming job at Capital in London
Posted 27 February 2017, 9.21am est

We’re looking for a creative and pro-active producer with experience/knowledge of working with a youth brand audience. You must have fantastic talent management skills, as well as the creativity and strategic planning skills to drive shows forward – striving to do things differently to help us remain the industry leader in hit music radio.

You will be responsible for all elements of a show’s output, from generating ideas through to the recording and editing of content, as well as driving listenership through online and social media. You will be responsible for implementing station competitions, production, events, and more, on the shows for which you are responsible.

You will report directly to the Deputy Managing Editor and Senior cross platform managing editor of Capital and work very closely with the Managing Editor, Management Team and on air talent to produce a show that targets and grows the station's core audience.

You will also be required to work with the digital, video, press and marketing teams to ensure your content and shows gain maximum exposure driving listenership.

What you’ll be doing:

You'll work in the studio, in a live show environment on a daily basis, and drive planning and creative sessions for the show each day. You'll be obsessed with the finer details that go into making every piece of content succeed and have a natural thirst to make things better the following day. You will take the lead on social media for the show you’re responsible for, finding new and exciting ways to engage and grow audience using the show's and station’s tone of voice. You'll have a thorough understanding of broadcast regulations and law, and be able to apply this understanding in the pressure of a live studio environment. You’ll keep the show diary up-to-date making sure we have a regular flow of relevant content ensuring the show is reflective of what our core demographic are talking about in that daypart. You’ll liaise with the key departments across Global Radio including marketing, online, press & engineering to get the best from the planned content. This is a studio producer role, not an audio or imaging producer.

What we expect of you:

You'll be full of ideas but also possess the ability to stimulate others to create great content. You'll always be thinking further ahead, and thinking strategically. A natural problem solver; together with your creative flair and judgment you'll choose the right programming solutions for Capital. You'll be able to manage some of the best talent in the industry, and have the knowledge to gain their respect and coach them to achieve their full potential. You'll know and respond positively to the needs and expectations of others to achieve the right outcome. You'll understand the target audience inside out and have a sound understanding on how to grow audiences. You'll be confident when working towards your own personal objectives as well as helping others in achieving business goals, regularly setting and stretching new standards and goals. You'll have loads of experience from working in a similar type of role. You'll be confident using Genesys, Adobe, Gusto online content management systems (or similar), confident using radio studio equipment and set-ups and should be competent on social media including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat.

Key Working Relationships

Managing Editor Deputy Managing Editor Senior cross platform managing editor Wider Production team (including Digital) Commercial Programming teams Global Marketing & PR teams