Executive Producer (Hits Radio Breakfast)

Our Team: How we enrich everyday life:

You’ll be joining the team behind Hits Radio – on a mission to become the UK’s biggest pop station. We create content that connects with audiences in real time, delivering shows that are relatable, entertaining and authentic.

Working closely with the Director and Deputy Director of Content, presenters and a talented production team, you’ll help shape one of the most important shows in the schedule – Hits Radio Breakfast. You’ll also collaborate with social, video and wider brand teams to make sure our content reaches audiences wherever they are.

It’s a fast-paced, creative environment with high standards, big ambitions, and plenty of opportunities to make a real impact.

The difference you will make:

As Executive Producer for Hits Radio Breakfast, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering the content strategy for one of the network’s flagship shows.

You’ll lead from the front—driving audience growth, delivering standout content, and ensuring the show cuts through in a competitive national market. You’ll bring fresh ideas, strong leadership, and a deep understanding of what makes compelling, audience-first content.

This is an opportunity to have real influence on a national brand, working with high-profile talent and helping to create moments that resonate with millions of listeners.

Your role:

You will lead the planning, creation and delivery of Hits Radio Breakfast, ensuring the highest quality output every day.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

•    Leading and managing a team of producers and presenters to deliver standout breakfast content
•    Developing and executing the show’s content strategy alongside senior leadership
•    Ensuring all output aligns with the Hits Radio brand and “REAL” values (Relatable, Entertaining, Authentic, Live)
•    Driving engaging, topical content that builds listener loyalty and grows audiences
•    Forward planning content to create impactful, ‘event-level’ moments on air
•    Overseeing guest booking strategy and building strong relationships with talent and agents
•    Coaching and developing presenters and producers to deliver their best work
•    Collaborating with social and video teams to extend content beyond radio
•    Managing operational elements such as local splits and competition execution
•    Ensuring all content complies with Ofcom regulations and broadcast standards 

The skills you will bring:

•    Proven experience producing at a senior level within a national or high-profile broadcast environment
•    Strong understanding of the Hits Radio brand, audience and competitive landscape
•    Demonstrable experience working with and coaching high-profile talent
•    Excellent content judgement and strong instincts for audience-first storytelling
•    Confident leadership style, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams
•    Strong planning, organisational and communication skills
•    Experience developing and delivering national content strategies
•    Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
•    Knowledge of broadcast regulations and Ofcom guidelines
•    Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work across multiple teams and functions 

Working Pattern / Location:

Full-time, London-based role (with flexibility in line with team requirements).

About Bauer Media Group

We are a media business focused on creating content that matters to millions of people across Europe. Our offering extends from print and online publishing to audio broadcasting and entertainment, alongside investments in other media related sectors. With more than 500 million copies sold each year, we are one of Europe’s largest Publishers. From women’s and celebrities’ magazines to TV listings to food and special interest, we own some of the most popular publishing brands in Germany, UK, Poland and France – both digital and print. But not only that. Reaching over 61 million listeners weekly, we operate over 150 radio and podcast brands in nine countries, spanning the UK, Ireland, Poland, Slovakia, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway and Portugal. Family-owned in the 5th generation, Bauer Media focuses on the long-term, with a consumer-first mindset that guides us across our diverse portfolio. Our workforce of 12,000 shares a common purpose: to deliver content and services that enrich people‘s everyday lives.

What’s in it for you

• You’ll have 28 days holiday, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days to use.
• Your development matters, so access to our internal training provider – Bauer Academy, is a huge win. 
• We have enhanced Maternity/Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay.
• You’ll have the opportunity for flexible working. 
• And much more! Find the full details of our benefits here

We are an international employer and equal opportunities are important to us. That's why we welcome everyone in their uniqueness, regardless of e.g. religion, gender, skin color, disability in our house.

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