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Job Requisition ID: 49060
Job Closing Date: 20 August 2026
Bristol, GBR, BS8 2LR
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JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: D
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-term, Attachment (5-months - Parental leave cover)
DEPARTMENT: Arts, Readings and Factual, BBC Audio Bristol
LOCATION: Broadcasting House, Bristol (office based at least 3 days per week)
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £40,600 - £50,600 - 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.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Based in BBC Bristol, Whiteladies Road, you will bring your passion and experience of audio production, as well as knowledge of arts and books, to be part of a team making a wide range of readings, arts and factual output for BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 3, BBC World Service and BBC Sounds.
Primarily working on Radio 4 strands such as Book at Bedtime, A Good Read and Soul Music as well as ad hoc arts and factual programmes, you will also be overseeing planning for our Radio 4 Readings work in Book at Bedtime and Short Works.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
This is a closely collaborative and creative team, working on an exciting range of programmes. You’ll bring your knowledge of books and the wider arts scene to bear on the development, pitching, research, setting up, scripting, recording, editing and delivery of a range of programmes.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:
To produce content for our readings, arts and factual strands and ad hoc features on a variety of platforms, working closely with other members of the BBC Audio Bristol team
To research and book guests, and provide briefing notes and script outlines for presenters, primarily for A Good Read
To arrange and oversee studio and on-location recordings
To work closely with both regular and freelance presenters
To oversee the edit, post-production and delivery of our programmes
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
Demonstrable experience of producing radio programmes or podcasts
Demonstrable knowledge of the literature and arts worlds and experience of writing clear and concise material for briefs, scripts or digital platforms
Experience of working closely with presenters in a broadcast environment
Ability to develop creative ideas, which engage diverse audiences in a demanding creative environment
Effective planning and organising skills. Ability to concentrate on several areas of work at one time, prioritising, delivering consistently to deadlines and reacting positively to changes and conflicting priorities.
DESIRABLE:
A knowledge of BBC editorial guidelines and other compliance policies, or the desire to glean this knowledge quickly
An understanding of the importance of the BBC's values in accuracy and impartiality
Familiarity with BBC editing software such as Reaper, Sadie or Descript (or similar tools) and ability to use IT proficiently, including a range of software packages
Familiarity with research techniques and sources for the verification of the accuracy of material.
Experience of influencing, negotiating and communicating effectively
If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.
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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: [email protected]
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.
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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.
