Job Description

Description

We're looking for talented individuals with minimum 2 years' experience in a music programming role, and the passion and creative flair to continue to engage our target audiences.  Under the guidance of the Managing Editors and the Group Head of Music Programming, you will help implement the musical sound of our brands like Heart, Capital and Smooth through scheduling the roll-out and undertaking essential music-related programming tasks.

You'll have a passion for music and a love of radio, working proactively to increase our station's listening reach and hours at all times through its music output.

You'll work closely with the Group Head of Music Programming Music Programming and Managing Editors, alongside the programming teams.

You'll set the standard for great music scheduling, carefully crafting an optimal rollout at all times

Reporting of the Role

These roles will report to a combination of our Managing Editors and Senior Music Team.

Overview of job

You’ll create and craft the musical role out of a variety of stations, with responsibility for ensuring the content is finely tuned to connect with the target audience whilst complying with all relevant regulations and policies. Coupling detail and creativity these positions are pivotal to the success of our stations.

3 best things about the job

Creative Influence on a Major Platform**: As a music scheduler, you have the creative power to shape the musical experience for millions of listeners. You play a critical role in curating playlists, ensuring a perfect blend of hits, and classics. Your decisions directly impact the station's sound.Access to Exclusive Industry Insights**: Working at Global Radio provides unparalleled access to industry insights, music trends, and music analysis.Collaborative Environment with Talented Professionals**: Global Radio attracts top talent across various disciplines. Being part of a team that includes radio presenters, producers, and other creative professionals fosters a dynamic, collaborative environment where you can share ideas, learn from others, and contribute to innovative projects that reach a vast audience.

Measures of success – 
In the first few months, you would have:

Integrated Seamlessly with the Team and Processes: You will have quickly adapted to Global Radio’s scheduling software and processes, ensuring that Playlists are produced efficiently and accurately. You would have built strong working relationships with key stakeholders, including presenters, Managing Editors and other Music Schedulers.  Your ability to manage deadlines and handle the technical aspects of scheduling would be evident through a smooth, error-free playlist production processMastered the Station’s Brand and Musical Identity: In the first three months, you would have developed a deep understanding of Global Radio’s brand and musical identity. You would have successfully aligned your music scheduling choices with the station’s core values and audience expectations, ensuring a consistent and compelling sound that enhances the station’s unique position in the market.Leveraging Data Analytics: Using data analytics tools, you will have studied listener behaviour and preferences to make data-driven decisions about music selection and scheduling

Responsibilities of the role

You'll have experience of using music scheduling software such as G SelectorYou'll be up to date with OFCOM regulationYou'll understand that, as a commercial radio station, you'll need to operate in a way that benefits both our listeners and our advertisersYou'll understand what our target audience likes, their taste in music and their lifestyle choices - and you'll use that knowledge to help make great audience-appropriate radio.You'll be able to operate calmly under pressureYou'll be clear in your communications with colleagues to ensure that the station image is protected, ensuring your work is maintained to the highest level

What you will need

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

Being a strong team player and be comfortable working with presenters, producers and other staffYou'll have excellent communication skillsYou'll be forward-thinking and proactiveYou'll know and respond positively to the needs and expectations of others in order to achieve the right outcomeYou'll be confident when working towards your own personal objectives as well as helping the team work towards broader station targets.