At Global, we think big, work hard, and never stand still. We’re the proud home of the best media and entertainment, driven by our talented and passionate people. Our mission? To make everyone’s day brighter— our Globallers, our audiences, our partners, and our communities. Whether we’re in the studio, building world-class technology, or securing record Outdoor advertising partnerships, we make sure we’re doing it as a team.
A rare opportunity has arisen to join the award-winning team at Global!
As a Smooth Radio Producer at Global, You’ll be working on one of the UK’s top 3 commercial brands, Smooth Radio. The Smooth brand now reaches a weekly audience of 7 and a half million people!
In this exciting role, you’ll be working on some of Smooth’s biggest shows, collaborating with the presenters in a live studio environment
Your week will be flexible and you may be working a mixture of weekdays and weekends.
Devising compelling content for our shows.
Working one-to-one with presenters in a live studio environment
Coming up with inventive new ways to attract a wider audience across multiple platforms
Collaborating closely with colleagues in our Digital, Commercial and Branded Content teams
Delivering our Global Player strategy to increase logged in listening.
What you love about this role
Think Big: Working on special projects and events, both on and off air, to take the Smooth brand to the next level
Own It: Creating and developing your own ideas, and hearing them come to life on the radio
Better Together: Working with exceptional talent to create conent to grow Smooth’s audience even further.
Keep It Simple: Being focused on clear objectives to achieve your goals
In your first few months, you’ll have:
Built positive relationships with your regular show presenters
Supported the production team on regular weekly tasks
Worked closely with other departments such as digital and music
Suggested creative ideas to connect with Smooth’s audiences
Planned and developed ideas for Smooth’s content calendar
At least three years’ experience of working in radio, or a comparable broadcast medium or content creation role.
The ability to bring out the best in our presenters.
Experience working a studio desk and using digital editing software, like Adobe Audition.
A passion for music. We don’t require you to have an encyclopedic knowledge of music, but you must be able to show an appreciation for the music we play. Equally, you won't live in a music bubble, with no feeling for what happens outside that world. We want someone who understands the relevance of mass-market radio to the lives of ordinary people.
A clear understanding of where Smooth sits within the UK media landscape.
The creative flair, skill and passion required to consistently create outstanding programmes, which keep our listeners with us for as long as possible.
The insight to know exactly what appeals to Smooth’s audience and how to engage them across multiple platforms.
The ability to multi-task. We’re a small, dedicated team, with producers who are adept at spinning lots of plates. You’ll thrive with the challenge of producing consistently excellent work, against tight deadlines, and you’ll also know how to prioritise.
Nurturing talent by empowering and guiding individuals to unlock their potential.
Creating and maintaining an inclusive environment where diverse views and experiences are welcomed and celebrated in your team.
Creating a place we all belong at Global
We are dedicated to creating a place where different voices are represented, amplified and celebrated. We know that we can’t serve our diverse audiences without first celebrating it in our people, which is why we’re passionate about creating an inclusive culture where every Globaller can belong. So, no matter who you are or where you are from, you can find your place at Global.
As a business, we believe in the importance of a healthy work-life balance and the value of a flexible and agile workforce. Therefore, we operate a Smart Working approach. If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments during your recruitment process, drop us an email at recruitment@global.com, we’ll be happy to help.