Network Producer, Capital

Accepting applications until: 

10 June 2026

Job Description

Your new role - Network Producer

Are you ready to join the UK's Number 1 Hit Music station? We're looking for an experienced Producer to join the world-class team at Capital and take creative ownership of high-profile network shows featuring some of the biggest names in radio.

You'll be the driving force behind Capital Drive with Will Manning and Capital Late Show with Sonny Jay - shaping the sound, crafting the content, and delivering the moments that millions of 15-34s talk about. This is your chance to work at the centre of one of the UK's most exciting brands, collaborating with presenting talent, digital teams, and music experts to create content that works across radio and Global Player.

If you're full of passion, thrive under pressure, and want to make your mark on one of the UK's biggest commercial radio brands, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Producer (20%) You’ll be plugged in to the wider Capital brand team and exposed to many exciting opportunities to grow and develop your career.

• Network Show Producer (80%) Produce Capital Drive with Will Manning and Capital Late Show with Sonny Jay - owning the creative direction and delivering standout daily content.

This will include:

• Handling the live studio environment for one of Capital's flagship network shows.

• Mentoring, guiding and giving feedback to presenting talent during and after live broadcasts.

• Delivering show briefs in line with broader Capital priorities and audience insights.

• Producing, collating and distributing all relevant scripts and show planning documents daily.

• Scripting and coordinating the delivery of high-quality Branded Content features.

• Working closely with Capital's digital team to create content that drives engagement on Global Player.

What You’ll Love About This Role

• Think Big: You'll be producing content for millions of listeners on the UK's Number 1 Hit Music station, shaping shows that set the agenda for youth culture and working with some of the biggest names in the industry.

• Own It: These are your shows to produce. You'll lead the creative direction from idea to execution, making the calls that matter and owning the output that goes out to Capital's audience every day.

• Keep it Simple: You'll take big ideas and fast-moving stories and turn them into relatable, engaging content that 15-34s instantly connect with; cutting through the noise to deliver moments that matter.

• Better Together: You'll collaborate daily with presenters, the Capital brand team, digital content creators, and music experts to create seamless cross-platform content that drives listener and Global Player engagement.

What Success Looks Like

In your first few months, you’ll have:

• Built great relationships and trust with your presenters and the wider Capital programming team.

• Demonstrated a strong grasp of the audience and Capital’s content filter in day-to-day delivery.

• Built a topical plan for the next few months for your shows.

• Built a great collaborative relationship with Capital’s digital team and become instrumental in helping to drive our digital content strategy forward, especially on Global Player.

 

What You’ll Need

The ideal candidate will be proactive, creative, and ready to deliver industry-leading content:

• Proven producer experience with a track record of producing top-rating radio programmes

• Confidence managing big personalities and handling the pressure that comes with working with some of the best talent in the industry.

• Creative firepower - full of ideas and able to inspire others.

• Talent development skills - able to bring out the best in both established presenters and emerging talent who need strong guidance.

• Audience and platform awareness - a passion for Capital's content and music, with an acute understanding of how to engage a 15-34 audience across multiple platforms.

• Goal-driven - confident working towards your own objectives while helping others achieve business goals.

• Detail-oriented - ensuring consistently high-quality output.

• Strong communicator - able to connect effectively with everyone from management to presenters, teammates and clients.

• Digitally savvy - you understand how to use digital platforms and build content that drives users to Global Player.