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BBC Radio Drama’s Units in Birmingham Salford and London are part of the wider Radio Drama UK community coming 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 continuing drama having begun transmission in January 1951.

Supporting the strand’s editorial and production structure, we are looking to recruit a Production Coordinator to work within our hardworking, friendly team at the heart of the department. Reporting to the Production Manager you will provide support to the whole production team.

Supporting the strand’s Editorial and production structure, we are looking to recruit a Production Co-ordinator to work within our hardworking, friendly team at the heart of the department. Reporting to the Production Manager you will provide support to the production team.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and flexible individual with knowledge of radio production techniques and an interest in, and commitment to our output. Knowledge of the arts world, casting, and having the confidence to deal with writers, actors and agents are key aspects of this role. Good verbal communication skills are essential as is the ability to remain calm under pressure. The small team is extremely busy and you’ll combine self-sufficiency with real Team sense, have good interpersonal, office organisational and IT Skills, be numerate and clear-thinking. Experience of studio timings is also critical with the fast pace studio recordings. The post will cover the whole range of PC duties and knowledge of SAP and My Business is desirable. Ideally you will have knowledge of The Archers characters and storylines and an enthusiasm for serial drama.

For further information please contact:

Ailsa Acklam-Drury, Production Manager (Drama)

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

Interviews are planned for the week commencing 6th February 2023

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 (1 of which is a corporation day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more.