• Job Description

  Req#: R0007858

  Job Description

  Senior Music Programmer, Classic FM

  Reporting of the Role

  This role reports to the Managing Editor, Classic FM

  Overview of job

  This is an incredible and rare opportunity to take the lead on all things music at Classic FM, the UK’s most popular classical music station. We want you to take our music offering to the next level by creating exceptional programmes of music every day – along with stand-out musical ‘wow’ moments – to help engage, reward, and grow our audience.

  3 best things about the job

  • Working with Classic FM’s Managing Editor you will be in charge of shaping the music output of one of the world’s most renowned classical music stations.

  • You’ll be part of the senior management team, helping to advise and guide the strategic development of Classic FM.

  • You’ll be working directly with some of the nation’s most well-known and respected broadcasters.

  Measures of success –

  In the first few months, you would have:

  • Shown ways to hone and improve Classic FM’s music output.

  • Demonstrated that Classic FM’s music policy is being adhered to by you and all producers.

  • Shown you have an advanced understanding of how GSelector operates and how to best use it for Classic FM.

  • Suggested one-off, or regular, music-led on-air events designed to engage Classic FM’s audience, encourage commercial partners, as well as support the classical music sector.

  Responsibilities of the role

  • In charge of the roll-out of Classic FM’s music policy.

  • Scheduling and choosing the music for some of Classic FM’s most prestigious programmes.

  • Working on ways to hone and improve Classic FM’s music policy.

  • Effectively managing GSelector for Classic FM.

  • Working with other producers to ensure the music for all programmes is being chosen effectively.

  • Selecting new recordings to feature and ensuring the details about these releases are communicated to the wider team.

  What you will need

  The ideal candidate will be proactive and willing to develop and implement innovative solutions, capable of the following:

  • A deep understanding of GSelector and how it operates to schedule classical music.

  • An understanding of Classic FM’s music policy and the transferable skills to ensure its effective application.

  • The ability to work to strict deadlines.

  • Excellent communication skills.

  • A team player with the ability to positively influence those around you.

  • Knowledge of the UK classical music industry with an array of significant contacts.

  • Self-motivated with a keen eye for detail.

  • A positive disposition with an ability to thrive under pressure.

  Everyone is welcome at Global

  Just like our media and entertainment platforms are for everyone, so are our workplaces. We know that we can’t possibly serve our diverse audiences without first nurturing and celebrating it in our people and that’s why we work hard to create an inclusive culture for everyone. We believe that diversity will set us apart, so no matter what you look like, where you come from or what your favourite radio station is, we want to hear from you.

  We will always seek to make appropriate adjustments to the recruitment process and workplace to be fully inclusive to people with different needs and working styles. If you require us to make any reasonable adjustments for you or to disclose a condition, please email recruitment@global.com

• About the company

  Global is a British media company formed in 2007.

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