Producer (Content) Kerrang! and Planet Rock

Our team:

We’re a small team with big ambition at Planet Rock. We are all multi-tasking, prioritizing our busy day and communication is key, whether that be with our listeners, our advertisers, record labels and each other.

About the role:  

This is an exciting and rare opportunity for a world class radio producer to join the team at Planet Rock. Working alongside the Head of Content, you’ll create compelling, engaging radio, build our audience and make sure shows are ready for transmission on time, every time. You’ll know the different eras of Sabbath, your Dave Mustaine from your Dave Grohl and when Brian replaced Bon and have knowledge of all things Planet Rock. 

We value authenticity and passion.  A place where everyone is welcome to participate and bring ideas. We show respect for each other. Good communication is key to everyone working together. Knowledge of rock music is very important. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Help devise and implement world-class stand-out moments for Planet Rock, curating specials to celebrate the big rock moments
• Confident direction and development of talent in a live broadcasting environment. Experience of working with and managing high profile talent required
• Producing and editing audio quickly and to a high quality
• Archiving audio on a weekly basis. So, we can locate key audio moments in an instant for award entries
• Feel confident in collaborating with our marketing, digital content, design and video production teams and help lead the strategy to find new and exciting ways to engage and grow our online audience. You should be competent using Content Management Systems and social media including Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok & YouTube
• Work closely with other Bauer teams to ensure the highest operational standards are met across all areas
• Working with Bauer’s compliance team to ensure all members of the team are trained to the relevant standards in relation to the Ofcom Code and Bauer’s internal compliance code

What You'll bring:

• Have an in-depth knowledge of classic rock
• Have demonstrable and relevant experience working in Audio Production.
• An in-depth knowledge and understanding of how radio shows are produced and the ability to manage the technical aspects to make this happen.
• Working with the Head of Content to guide and support on-air talent to create market leading radio for their target audiences.
• Ability to switch to cover other shows if and when required
• Have world class passion & drive to produce outstanding content to compete with all other media outlets
• Have a good understanding of GSelector/Zetta playout system or similar

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.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or a long term health condition, and need us to make any reasonable adjustments or do anything differently during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing careershub@bauermedia.co.uk

We are actively recruiting for this position, so the job advert may close earlier than expected.

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