Assistant Producer, Capital XTRA Breakfast
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.
Your Role: Assistant Producer, Capital XTRA, Leicester Square, London
Capital XTRA is the home of the Biggest Hip Hop & RnB music, alongside the UK’s most respected and brightest personalities.
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.
As an Assistant Producer at Global, you will:
Key Responsibilities
Content creation & planning (25%):
- 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.
Live show production (15%):
- Support the Senior Producer in handling the live studio environment during radio shows and pre‑recorded interviews, ensuring smooth delivery and high production standards.
Show development & documentation (20%):
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.
What You’ll Love About This Role
Think Big: You’ll be integral to the idea generation for the show & Capital XTRA’s social media and video platforms.
Own It: You will play a role in shaping the flagship breakfast show on the biggest Hip Hop & RnB station in the UK.
Keep it Simple: Turning big ideas into brilliant achievable content
Better Together: You’ll be plugged into the wider brand team and exposed to many exciting projects right across Global!
What Success Looks Like
In your first few months, you’ll have:
- Started to build great relationships with presenters, your show team, the Capital XTRA team and key teams around Global.
- Supported in the execution of brilliant creative ideas on air and online, some involving music artists & celebrity guests.
- Worked with Capital XTRA’s Digital Team to deliver outstanding content across our platforms, including YouTube and Global Player.
- Helped devise and implement exciting commercial branded content
What You’ll Need
- 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 Required
- Good grasp of music radio and entertainment news relevant to Capital XTRA
- Passion for and knowledge of Hip Hop, RnB, Reggae, UK Rap, Afrobeats and Dancehall
- Confidence in using workflows and following production processes
- Ability to create digital content and grow reach on platforms such as YouTube and Global Player
- Produce, record and edit guest interviews for playout
- Ability to collaborate with branded content and digital teams to deliver commercial campaigns
- Strong communication skills to interact with management, presenters, guests and teams
- Attention to detail to ensure consistently high production standards
- Knowledge of commercial radio practices
- Knowledge of UK media law
- Experience with Zetta and G Selector
What We Do
The UK and Europe’s largest Radio & Outdoor company, Global is home to respected, national market-leading media brands broadcasting across the UK on DAB & FM and around the world on Global Player, including Heart, Capital, LBC, Capital XTRA, Capital Dance, Classic FM, Smooth, Radio X and Gold. Global Player allows listeners to enjoy all of Global’s radio brands, award-winning podcasts, and expertly curated playlists, in one place in app, on web and on smart speakers. Global is also one of the leading Outdoor companies in both the UK & Europe, with over 253,000 sites reaching 95% of the UK population. Global’s extensive and diverse outdoor portfolio encompasses Transport for London’s Underground network, almost all major UK airports including Gatwick, the UK’s largest portfolio of roadside posters and premium digital screens in prime locations, as well as the UK’s largest network of buses including all major cities. On-air, on Global Player and with our outdoor platforms combined, Global reaches 51 million individuals across the UK every week, including 26.3 million on the radio alone.
