Producers, Radio 1, BBC Audio

We are looking for 4 Producers who share our love of radio to work on programmes across BBC Radio 1 &1Xtra.

If you’re obsessed with all things music, entertainment, youth culture and radio - then we are interested in hearing from you.

Package Description

Salary: £39,800 - £45,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights
Contract types: 1 x Continuing Contract / 1 x Attachment/FTC – 7 months / 1 x Attachment/FTC – 17 weeks parental leave cover (June – October 2025) /1 x Attachment/FTC – 3 months
Location: Broadcasting House, London.

Job Introduction

This is a production position working for BBC Audio. BBC Audio devises, develops and delivers original content for the BBC. We produce podcasts, radio and music programmes, deliver live events, provide creative services and forge partnerships. For Radio 1, our titles range from daytime shows like Radio 1 Breakfast with Greg James and Going Home with Vick, Katie and Jamie; to nighttime titles like Radio 1’s New Music Show with Jack Saunders, Radio 1’s Chillest Show with Sian Eleri and Radio 1’s Rave Up with Arielle Free. You can find out more about us here.

BBC Radio 1 is a youth music brand aimed at 15-24 year olds. Its focus is to entertain through music across several platforms. Our linear and on demand programmes and mixes showcase a wide range of new music genres and support emerging artists, in particular those from the UK; with over 60 hours a week dedicated to specialist music programming, and an entire stream focused on our dance output: Radio 1 Dance is 24/7 on BBC Sounds – where the spotlight is always on the most exciting dance music trends.

The roles on offer will be leading on content on BBC Radio 1/Radio 1 Dance for the following shows:

Radio 1’s Rave Up and Radio 1 Dance Morning with Arielle Free
The Radio 1 Rap Show & Radio 1 Dance Industry Collaboration Show (Defected / DnB Allstars, HE.SHE.THEY on Radio 1 Dance)
Radio 1’s Chillest Show, Soundsystem Party and Power Down Playlist
Matt & Mollie.

The successful candidates will be assigned to titles based on a balance of personal passion, skillset and business need. As a result all candidates should be knowledgeable about the music industry, be passionate about new music across the varied genres that Radio 1 covers, and bring extensive experience of radio production to these titles.

Main Responsibilities

These roles are based in London. The successful candidates will be placed across our Radio 1 & Radio 1 Dance portfolio, but they may also be required to work across the wider Radio 1 and 1Xtra production unit.

Producers are responsible for creating music or speech content for live and pre-recorded programmes as well as events and outside broadcasts across our networks. As a Producer, you’re expected to collaborate with others to deliver creative ideas and shows to a brief set by Commissioners.

Are you the right candidate?

The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate a deep understanding, passion for and knowledge of a wide range of the music genres featured on Radio 1, and be experts on what appeals to our target audience of young music fans. You will have strong editorial instincts, a creative approach, and the leadership skills to spearhead a team in delivering compelling, ambitious and distinctive content for young diverse audiences in a competitive market. You should have relevant experience in the music or media industry, and be able to demonstrate a track record of developing presenter talent and delivering big impact ideas.

In addition to excellent creative skills, you will be a strong communicator; have excellent attention to detail; great planning and organisational abilities; and be able to prioritise activities to meet operational deadlines. High-quality content production skills including live radio studio operation and audio editing is essential.

Please CLICK HERE to see this role on our own website, and apply.

Closing date: 27th April 2025.