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Job Introduction

The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons 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.

BBC Radio Drama’s Units in Birmingham and London are part of the wider Radio Drama UK community but come under the leadership of Head of Arts, Drama and Documentaries Radio.

Based in Birmingham, The Archers is the flagship Drama strand on Radio 4 and Britain’s longest running daily soap having begun transmission in January 1951.

Main Responsibilities

We are looking to recruit a producer with a demonstrable passion for broadcasting to the nearly 5 million listeners who tune into to The Archers every week on Radio 4 & BBC Sounds, and who has a knowledge of the show and what it sets out to achieve – a dynamic and dramatic representation of life in rural England and the way we live now. Reporting to the Executive Editor, you will work as a member of the small dedicated team. Your focus will be across all aspects of the creative process of the programme, the; long and short term story planning and research, and particularly script editing and directing the show. You’ll also support the Executive Editor, the Content Editor and your Producer colleagues by sharing responsibility with them for a wide range of programme and production issues at this level. You must have an imaginative approach to programme ideas as well as a strong team sense with an ability to motivate and enthuse colleagues. Ideally you will have had previous producer and directing experience and/or script editor experience in radio or TV, a good knowledge of continuing drama or radio drama and above all a passion for The Archers.

Are you the right candidate?

You must have an imaginative approach to programme ideas as well as a strong team sense with an ability to motivate and enthuse colleagues. Ideally you will have had previous producer experience and/or script editor experience in radio or TV, a good knowledge of continuing drama or radio drama and a passion for The Archers.

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Package Description

Band: D
Contract type: 12 month attachment/fixed term contract
Location: The Mailbox, Birmingham

We’re happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

• Excellent career progression – the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation.
• Unrivalled training and development opportunities – our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification.
• Benefits - We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days holiday with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more.