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Assistant Producer, Radio 6 Music / Radio 2


Job Ref. No
1009962
Location
London - Western House
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Contract Duration
06 months
Job Category:
Content Making
Closing date for applications
17 March 2013 at 11:59pm

Department

Radio 2 is the UK’s most popular radio station, providing programming across varied musical genres, popular culture and entertainment. The output includes high profile and specialist presenters as well as speech and event production.

6 Music brings together the cutting edge music of today, the iconic and groundbreaking music of the past 40 years and unlimited access to the BBC's wonderful music archive. Presented by a mix of eclectic and distinct presenters, 6 Music delivers unique programming with credible music and entertainment at its core.

Role

This role is offered as a 6 Month Attachment/6 Month Fixed Term Contract

An Assistant Producer is a multi skilled role which encompasses research, technical operations and radio, online and interactive production work. Assistant Producers generally work to Producers or Editors. (See the job description for the full range of duties).

Requirements

You will need to demonstrate a passion for broadcasting and a comrehensive knowledge relevant to Radio 2 and 6 Music's output (e.g. music, trends, heritage of music and popular culture). You will need an enthusiasm for radio and interest in interactive entertainment and have an innovative and imaginative approach to programme ideas and research. A good operational knowledge of broadcast equipment, live radio production and recent developments in programme-making methods and experience of digital editing systems and multimedia platforms is desirable. You will have good interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach to sharing ideas and knowledge and the ability to participate actively as part of a team and be supportive of colleagues.
 
NB: Interviews will be taking place on Thursday 21st March 2013.