About the Role
In this role, you’ll help create standout content for the Capital XTRA Breakfast Show. We’re looking for an assistant producer who’s passionate about the music and culture that define Capital XTRA. You’ll work with the team to deliver high-quality content across broadcast and video platforms, bringing fresh, creative ideas to engage and entertain our audience. This is a chance to produce exciting work that reflects Capital XTRA’s brand while developing your own skills.
Responsibilities
- Support in planning, creating and delivering engaging and entertaining live radio, social and long‑form video content that resonates with the world of Capital XTRA for a breakfast audience of 15–35‑year‑olds.
- Support the Senior Producer in handling the live studio environment during radio shows and pre‑recorded interviews, ensuring smooth delivery and high production standards.
- Produce, collate and distribute scripts and show planning documents, as well as assist in developing and implementing show features and topical subjects for the breakfast show.
- Communicate key moments and highlights from the breakfast show and guest interviews to the wider Capital XTRA team.
- Produce, record and edit guest interviews for playout.
- Collaborate with Capital XTRA’s Digital Team to create first class social media and long form video content.
- Support the Senior Producer in working with the Branded Content Team to devise and execute dynamic & high impact on-air campaigns/competitions.
- Work with the Capital XTRA team to devise and execute eye catching PR moments for the show and brand.
Requirements
- A good grasp of music radio, and be across music and entertainment news within the world of Capital XTRA.
- A passion for the music and good knowledge of all genres in Capital XTRA’s playlist, including Hip Hop, RnB, Reggae, UK Rap, Afrobeats and Dancehall.
- Confidence in using workflows and following production processes necessary to complete tasks.
- You’ll be someone who understands how to use digital platforms and build digital content to grow reach and help deliver subscribers for YouTube and Global Player.
- Pride in creativity, with a wealth of ideas and the ability to inspire and work alongside others.
- The capability to bring out the best in Capital XTRA’s presenter talent, including both well-established personalities and forward-thinking emerging talent.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with management, presenters, teammates, guests and their teams.
- Attention to detail to ensure consistently high-quality work.
- Knowledge of commercial radio practices.
- Knowledge of UK media law.
- Experience with Zetta and G Selector is an advantage but not essential.
- Confidence in working towards personal objectives while also helping others achieve business goals, setting, and stretching new standards.
Skills
- Content creation
- Live radio production
- Social media content creation
- Long-form video content creation
- Guest interview production
- Interview recording
- Interview editing
- Digital content creation
- On-air campaign execution
- Competition execution
- PR moment creation
- Idea generation
- Communication skills
- Digital platform usage
Location
- Leicester Square, London
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Assistant Producer
About the Company
- 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.
