Your new role
A rare opportunity has arisen to join Smooth Radio as a Producer, working closely with top talent on one of the UK’s biggest commercial radio brands.
The Smooth brand is enjoyed by an audience of 7.6 million people, and in this role you’ll help shape some of its most listened-to shows across the week.
You’ll be producing major weekend shows and supporting weekday output, working one-to-one with presenters in a busy live studio environment to bring standout content to air.
This is a permanent, full-time role, working Wednesday to Sunday in our Leicester Square HQ.
If you love crafting engaging, listener-focused radio and thrive in a fast-paced live environment, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities
Show Production: Devise, develop, and deliver compelling content for Smooth’s weekend shows, with additional weekday responsibilities.
Live Studio Collaboration: Work directly with presenters during live broadcasts, supporting them to deliver their best on air.
Creative Development: Generate original ideas that resonate with Smooth’s 40+ audience across on-air, digital, and social platforms.
Audience Growth: Bring inventive approaches to deepening listener engagement and attracting new audiences.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with Digital, Commercial, Music, and Branded Content teams to deliver cohesive content.
Technical Operation: Operate a live studio desk confidently and edit audio using software such as Adobe Audition.
What You’ll Love About This Role
1. Think Big: Shape memorable moments for one of the UK’s most-loved radio brands.
2. Own It: See your ideas evolve into polished content enjoyed by millions
3. Keep it Simple: Craft polished, seamless radio that feels effortless to listeners
4. Better Together: Collaborate closely with presenters and colleagues across Global
What Success Looks Like
In your first few months, you’ll have:
Built strong relationships with Smooth’s presenters and production teams.
Delivered consistently high-quality content across weekend and weekday shows.
Contributed fresh, audience-focused ideas to Smooth’s content calendar.
Worked effectively with Digital, Music, Commercial, and Branded Content teams.
Demonstrated a deep understanding of Smooth’s brand and its 40+ audience.
Helped bring standout moments to air that keep listeners with us for longer.
What You’ll Need
Radio / Broadcast Experience: At least three years’ experience in radio, audio production, or a similar content role.
Studio & Editing Skills: Ability to operate a live studio desk and use Adobe Audition or similar software.
Presenter Management: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to bring out the best in on-air talent.
Audience Insight: Understanding of what connects with a 40+ mass-market audience.
Creativity & Editorial Judgment: The flair to craft engaging, high-quality content that feels distinctively Smooth.
Music Knowledge: Appreciation for the music Smooth plays, with awareness of broader cultural trends.
Multitasking Ability: Confidence managing multiple tasks and tight deadlines within a small, busy team.
Proactive Mindset: A solutions-focused approach with a drive to deliver standout work.
Top Skills
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.
