Journalist Producer -Nottingham

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-term Contract, Full-time / Attachment, Full-time unitl 31December 2026
DEPARTMENT: BBC Nations, BBC Radio Nottingham
LOCATION: Nottingham 
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £27,600 - £46,500 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 ROLE

BBC Radio Nottingham is looking for a dynamic and creative Producer to work across programmes and bring stories to life out on the patch. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the sound of Nottinghamshire every day. Finding brilliant characters, responding to breaking news, and delivering original journalism that sets the agenda. We hold power to account, champion our communities and celebrate the people who make this place extraordinary. As a Producer, you will be at the heart of that mission helping us tell the stories that define our county.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

Being part of the BBC Radio Nottingham team means joining a passionate, supportive newsroom that cares deeply about its patch. You’ll make a real impact every day, shaping conversations across Nottinghamshire and connecting with audiences who rely on us. Working with creative colleagues who push boundaries and champion new ideas. It’s a place where you can develop your craft, take risks, and be truly proud of the work you do.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:
As a Producer working across programmes and out on the patch, you will play a key role in shaping the journalism and storytelling that connects BBC Radio Nottingham with its audiences. You'll help set the daily agenda by finding, developing and delivering original stories, whether from the studio or out reporting live on location. Your work will drive high impact content across platforms, support presenters with compelling material, and ensure our journalism reflects the communities we serve. By bringing creativity, strong editorial judgment and a deep understanding of Nottinghamshire, you will help deliver output that is relevant, trusted and distinctive.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
•  Ability to deliver high quality cross platform content using a range of production tools. 
•  Strong editorial judgement, with the ability to generate and develop accurate, impartial journalism tailored to different audiences. 
•  Excellent planning and organisational skills, able to prioritise effectively, manage deadlines and contribute to team workflows. 
•  Proven experience building productive working relationships and contributing positively to a collaborative, inclusive newsroom culture.
•  Comfortable appearing on air when required, live or pre recorded, and contributing to the production of programmes. 

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:
If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

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