Job Description

We are are looking for a Weekend Producer to join our team at Hits Radio in London.


As a Weekend Producer for Hits Radio you are responsible to ensure we deliver the highest operational standards right across the station at the weekend. Your primary role will involve you working directly with both the live and pre-recorded presenters on the station, helping them deliver the best content in-line with the station strategy. You will be accountable for the planning and technical execution of a variety of live shows across the weekend. You will also play a key part in building and editing content for playout across the weekend.

Our Team

Hits Radio's mission is to become the UK's Biggest pop station. We are a team driven by bettering our before and taking our audiences to brand new heights. We seek established and new opportunities to make great content that lives up to our brand filter of R.E.A.L. We believe in radio and on-demand content that is relatable, entertaining, authentic and live in the moment. We're the home of UK-wide loved presenters such as Fleur East, Will Best Gemma Atkinson and Sam Thompson, incredible live music events including Hits Radio Live and the world's biggest radio competitions.

You will be working from our office in London Euston Weekends only.

What you will do

You will work with the presenters of a variety of live shows across the weekend to ensure they deliver the highest standards in entertaining content in-line with our brand filter and station strategy. You will deliver content that drives fame, relatability and topicality to make each radio show an 'event' You will ensure the radio show delivers the very best engagement from audiences. You'll work alongside Bauer's entertainment and social teams to deliver compelling content from our presenters and guests. You will work with the Deputy Director to ensure all pre-recorded programmes are delivered on time and transmit without fault. You'll ensure all weekend presenters are briefed on relevant commercial and editorial content. You will work closely with the stations Operations Producers to ensure the best use of production and to identify and resolve any live technical issues. You'll manage the logistics around pre-recorded programmes including studio bookings, and briefings. You will ensure all of the content broadcast fulfils all requirements within the Ofcom Broadcasting Code. You will work along side Bauer's enterprise team to ensure the highest standard in operations for our contesting strands.

What you will bring

Strong understanding of the Hits Radio Brand, the music we play and the audience we serve. Very strong knowledge of station play-out, scheduling and radio studio software. Strong understanding of what makes compelling content for station's audience. Strong leadership, interpersonal and presentation skills, designed to lead and inspire the team around you. You'll be used to working around high-profile talent. Sensational planning and communication skills. Great skill sets with office software including Powerpoint and Excel. Excellent skills in audio editing Collaborative approach to learning and developing and working across function and with colleagues from other brands
A burning desire to absorb the output and identify areas for improvement across all dayparts.

Closing Date for applications 11th May 2025

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 25 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

Please Note:

We are actively seeking this position. You should hear from us within 48 hours of the expiry date. Please note on some occasions the role may be closed before date shown or need to be extended.

If you have any feedback regarding our UK recruitment process, please email careershub@bauermedia.co.uk we would love to hear from you.

Date:

25 Apr 2025

Location:

London, GB, NW1 2PL

Req ID:

2717