26 Media / Design / Creative Industries / Art jobs in Widnes, Halton

Benefits may vary if you are joining on an FTC basis.Learn more about life at the BBC and our values in our candidate pack.You belongWe have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, so all our employees feel that they can belong, thrive and achieve their full potential.We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.Find out more about diversity, inclusion and belonging in our strategy below.Disability confidentWe are a disability confident employer. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process, or to carry out this role, please contact us via email and we'd be happy to discuss:APPLY NOWStartPlease wait...#BBCPUBLICSERVICEBBC Group and Public Services, Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, United Kingdom, W1A 1AA. BBC Studios Distribution Limited, company no: 01420028, registered address: 1 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, United Kingdom W12 7FA.×Cookie Consent ManagerWhen you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer.Required CookiesThese cookies are required to use this website and can't be turned off.Show More DetailsRequired Cookies Provider Description Enabled SAP as service providerWe use the following session cookies, which are all required to enable the website to function:

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  Demonstrable experience in music/speech radio production with a passion for classical music and the BBC's purpose to delight and inspire millions of listeners
• Proven leadership experience, including supporting and championing staff development setting a culture of continual feedback
• A clear communication style with leadership experience of getting things done quickly, fairly and consistently
• Resilience to lead change responding to market and audience trends
• Track record in innovation motivating colleagues to take creative risks and develop content to appeal to diverse audiences
• An understanding of the station's output and aims
• An aptitude for diplomacy; developing and maintaining key relationships with internal and external partners
  
  PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £55,300 - £65,300 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 ROLEBBC Audio North is the single biggest supplier of BBC radio programmes and podcasts made outside of London. We love audio and make lots of it - both speech and music. This role is all about Radio 3 and our dedication to excellence in classical music production in its broadest sense. In the past 18 months we have transferred production of many programmes from our base in London to MediaCity, Salford. Half of all Radio 3 hours are now produced in Salford doubling the size of our first-class team. We make a portfolio of programmes including Breakfast,
Classical Live and Through The Night; specialist shows like Choral Evensong and Early Music Show; innovative programmes like Music Map and Words and Music; a whole range of broadcast concerts including the Proms. We aim to bring our enthusiasm for this music to our audiences via content on BBC Radio 3, BBC Sounds, on social - live or pre-recorded, in the studio or in the concert hall. With a visionary controller, record audiences and station of the year for Radio 3, we are ambitious to bring classical to even more audiences across the UK. We are looking for a leader to help us deliver this exciting new era for Radio 3 and classical music at the BBC.WHY JOIN THE TEAM The passion for classical music and the BBC's purpose to take the joy of it to millions of listeners across the UK. The drive to create an inclusive working culture giving space for all team members to contribute and thrive. The will to collaborate with others to have fun and co-create extraordinary content for audiences. The commitment to continually learn, be curious and open-minded to change in your career, encouraging a similar mindset in your team. If these values resonate then carry on reading - we might have a role that's perfect for you.YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:
• The Content Editor is a key member of the leadership team in BBC Audio North.
• They will lead multiple programme strands in response to the controller's vision.
• They will inspire their team, encouraging staff development and nurturing new talent.
• Generating bold new ideas and formats is an essential as is pitching to win new commissions.
• They will collaborate with classical production colleagues, BBC Performing Groups and other external partners to reflect audiences, music, venues and voices from across the UK., 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.Information at a GlanceThis is your BBCAt the BBC you can create and innovate in an inclusive environment while contributing to some of the world's best loved content, and the BBC's mission to inform, educate and entertain.Life at BBCHere you will benefit from:
• Fair pay and flexible benefits including a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym.
• Excellent career and professional development.
• Support in your working life, including flexible working which you can discuss with us at any point during the application, selection or offer.
• A values-based organisation where the way we do things is important as what we do.