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Job Requisition ID: 43217
Job Closing Date: 20 August 2026
Cardiff, GBR, CF10 1FT
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JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent / Full-time
DEPARTMENT: Classical Music, BBC Audio Wales
LOCATION: BBC Cardiff, Central Square
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £33,500 - £43,500 - 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 Cardiff Central Square, you will bring your passion and experience of audio production and storytelling, as well as knowledge of live music production, to be part of a team making a wide range of classical music and arts output for BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 3, BBC World Service, BBC Radio Wales and BBC Sounds.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
You will primarily be working on Radio 3 strands such as Composer of the Week and Radio 3 concerts, where you will be responsible for the development, research, setting up, scripting, recording, editing and delivery of these programmes.
You will also be expected to develop and pitch arts and music features to Radio 3, Radio 4 and the World Service.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:
Research, develop and produce high-quality classical music and arts content across a range of platforms, ensuring output is engaging, accurate and audience-focused.
Prepare research and script materials for presenters, including programme briefs, feature content and supporting editorial information.
Arrange, coordinate and oversee studio and on-location recordings, ensuring productions are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.
Produce and manage concert recordings and other music programming, supporting delivery from concept through to broadcast.
Work closely with presenters, contributors, production teams and external partners to create compelling and innovative content.
Oversee editing, post-production and programme delivery, ensuring all output meets editorial, technical, accessibility and compliance standards.
Manage production schedules, budgets and resources effectively, delivering projects to deadline while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
Demonstrable experience of producing radio programmes or podcasts
Demonstrable knowledge of classical music and understanding of music history
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
DESIRABLE:
Knowledge of the classical music industry and wider arts world.
Experience creating content for digital, social and on-demand platforms.
Experience supporting live broadcasts or live events.
Knowledge of audio production, editing software or broadcast systems.
Experience working with artists, contributors or high-profile talent.
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.
