Music Radio Producer

A full-time creative job at Somethin' Else in London
Posted 14 November 2018, 10.19am est

Somethin’ Else produces a wide range of shows across the BBC Pop Music radio networks – Radio 1Xtra, 1, 2, 6 Music and Asian Network.

We are looking for an experienced producer to join our team based in our busy London offices near Old Street to work on a major project. This will include live production of a significant daily BBC Radio programme.

The ideal candidate will have national or major network experience (in commercial or BBC Radio) and a passion for music genres including RnB, soul, funk, Hip Hop and disco. They will also have a passion for entertainment radio, with audience features and interaction at the heart of the show.

You must be able to demonstrate a brilliant knowledge and understanding of live programme making, the music, the BBC network and their audience. In addition to regular programme production you would be expected to contribute to wider creative projects in radio, TV, social and other content production. Full training will be provided on unfamiliar systems, if required.

Responsibilities:

music programming music reporting studio production talent management client liaison social media management script writing editorial judgement managing assistant producers generating ideas

Experience:

previous experience as a network/national radio producer used to working in a team and supporting co-workers, as well as managing assistant producers strong editorial judgement and knowledge of the BBC’s editorial guidelines excellent talent management skills strong social media management and strategy skills including a good knowledge of Photoshop good connections within the music industry creative flare for ideas generation, both for a weekly show, and as part of the bigger picture. excellent organisation skills strong client liaison skills