Assistant Commissioner, Bbc Radio 1xtra

3 days ago

London, United Kingdom BBC Full time

Job Introduction
BBC Radio 1Xtra is focused on reaching predominantly young black audiences, through playing contemporary black music and supporting new artists.

BBC Radio 1Xtra’s mission is to entertain and engage a broad range of young listeners with a distinctive mix of contemporary music and speech. We reflect the lives and interests of 15-29 year olds. At 1Xtra we play the best in contemporary black music. We offer the best in new music, events, news, documentaries, social action campaigns and entertainment of relevance to young people.

Main Responsibilities
The Assistant Commissioner will report to the Head of Station,1Xtra and will work closely with the Music Editor,1Xtra. The Assistant Commissioner will work with a wide range of internal and external contacts.

This role is key part of the 1Xtra Network team.

You will be working with the production companies that create content for the live radio platform of 1Xtra, as well as wider departments across the current and future scope of the 1Xtra brand.
- You will demonstrate programme making experience and sound editorial judgment.
- You'll have a keen interest and understanding of the commissioning process.
- You'll have good interpersonal and communication skills.
- You'll have proven record of being organised in fast paced environments.
- You'll have experience of handling confidential and/or controversial information tactfully.
- You'll have the ability to use your own initiative with confidence, using judgement to escalate where necessary.
- You'll have strong understanding of evolving audience requirements including in relation to digital content knowledge, ensuring that new forms of content are considered as part of the commissioning process.
- Please note that the first section of the job description outlines the scope of a generic editor role within the BBC. The appendix outlines the specific responsibilities and accountabilities for this particular role._

About the BBC
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Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that’s to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.

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Package Description
Band: D
Contract type: Continuing contract (Permanent)
Location: London - New Broadcasting House
- **_Excellent career progression _**- the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation.
- **_Unrivalled training and development opportunities_** - our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification.
- **_Benefits_**:

- We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days (1 of which is a corporation day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more.

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