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Posted 06 July, 2026
BBC

Sound Designer, BBC Studios Audio-EXTEND

BBC
London, GBR, W12 7FA,London, GBR, W12 7FA Fixed Term
Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 Annually
Reference: 48710

JOB DETAILS

JOB TITLE: Audio Technical Producer (Sound Designer)

JOB BAND: D

CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-term Contract, Full-time (12 months).

DEPARTMENT: BBC Studios Audio

LOCATION: London – Television Centre

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £45,000 - £50,000 Plus London Weighting, depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

We're happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to, please indicate your preference in the application – though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

BBC EXTEND

This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply for this role you should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010), or the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland. You’re broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This definition includes both apparent and non-apparent conditions and impairments, and medical conditions such as Cancer, HIV or Multiple Sclerosis.

We are committed to making the process of applying for this role as accessible as possible. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the application process, or have any questions about our Extend programme, please contact [email protected].

The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workface that disabled people face. To do this, we have our own dedicated BBC Access and Disability Service that provides assessments and support throughout employment with us. If you are successful in applying for this role and require workplace adjustments, we will work with you to get your adjustments in place.

If you’d like more information on BBC Extend, please visit the BBC Extend webpage. (EXTEND code: EX2324).

WE ARE BBC STUDIOS

A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world’s most sought-after TV, audio and digital content.

Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories for people all around the world.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

This is an opportunity to join the award-winning team at BBC Studios Audio as an Audio Technical Producer (Sound Designer) and play a key role in crafting distinctive, high-quality sound for podcasts and audio productions. You’ll shape the sonic identity of content from concept through to final delivery, working closely with editorial teams to elevate storytelling for UK and global audiences.

We make podcasts and visualised content for the BBC (iPlayer, Sounds, BBC YouTube, Radio 4 and Radio 5), as well as producing a growing slate of programmes for commercial audio platforms. We also make and monetise our own direct to market content. Our shows include You’re Dead to Me, Evil Genius, Evil Animals, A History of the USA in 100 Objects, Good Bad Billionaire, In Our Time, Strong Message Here with Armando Iannucci (BBC Sounds), The Big Pitch with Jimmy Carr (Netflix), Dancing with the Stars: The Official Podcast (Disney/Hulu), Zeroes (Audible) as well as making legendary radio programmes like Desert Island Discs, The News Quiz, Just a Minute and Dead Ringers (Radio 4).

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

Be part of a creative and collaborative Audio team producing ambitious podcasts and audio content for BBC Sounds and global platforms such as Audible, iHeart, CBC and ABC.

You’ll work across a varied slate, experimenting with sound design, music and storytelling, while contributing to innovative formats.

This is a chance to develop your craft in a supportive environment that values creativity, inclusion and continuous learning.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

  • Create original sound design, music and audio elements that enhance storytelling and audience engagement.
  • Compose original music, show themes, stings and cues for a mix of factual, comedy and fiction podcasts.
  • Record, edit, mix and master audio to a high professional standard across multiple productions.
  • Collaborate with producers and editors to interpret briefs and shape the sound of projects.
  • Plan and manage studio sessions, location recordings and post-production workflows.
  • Ensure audio meets technical, editorial and accessibility standards for delivery.
  • Troubleshoot technical challenges and identify practical solutions under deadlines.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

  • Proven sound design, technical production or audio engineering experience in podcast, radio or audio programming for commercial and PS programming. This should include paid work for platforms such as BBC, CBC, ABC, Audible, Wondery, Global, iHeart, SiriusXM or leading independent production companies.
  • Proven ability to engineer audio content to broadcast spec standards.
  • Strong skills in sound design and audio editing using DAWs such as Pro Tools, Reaper or Adobe Audition.
  • Excellent critical listening and understanding of audio storytelling.
  • Knowledge of recording techniques, mixing, mastering and audio standards.
  • Ability to work collaboratively while managing multiple projects.


DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

  • Experience creating original music or composing for audio content.
  • Knowledge of immersive or spatial audio formats including Dolby Atmos.
  • Relevant qualification in audio, music technology or a related field.

If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

More about BBC Extend

To apply for this role you should identify as deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent and must meet either the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010), or the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland. You’re broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This definition includes both apparent and non-apparent conditions and impairments, and medical conditions such as Cancer, HIV or Multiple Sclerosis.

We are committed to making the process of applying for this role as accessible as possible. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the application process, or have any questions about our Extend programme, please contact [email protected].

The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workface that disabled people face. To do this, we have our own dedicated BBC Access and Disability Service that provides assessments and support throughout employment with us. If you are successful in applying for this role and require workplace adjustments, we will work with you to get your adjustments in place.

If you’d like more information on BBC Extend, please visit the BBC Extend webpage.

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