Love music, love radio? Folded Wing are looking for two brilliant people to fill vital roles in our award-winning team. We need a Head Of Production – a senior editorial figure who can make world-class, imaginative audio content; inspire and guide younger producers and build connections with a wide range of clients. And we want a Unit Manager to keep the team running smoothly – talking with clients, managing our schedules, paperwork and studios, and making sure our CEO can focus on growing the company.
Folded Wing produce a range of programmes and podcasts for the BBC and commercial clients – including Jamie Cullum’s Radio 2 jazz show, Romesh Ranganathan’s For The Love of Hip-Hop; New Music for New Parents for BBC Sounds; BBC Introducing for Radio 1 and The Selector for the British Council.
Both roles require experience, skill but above all passion. A love of music is at the heart of everything we do.
Full job descriptions below. If you think you’re the right person to join our team, send a CV and a covering letter to [email protected] putting the name of the role you are applying for in the subject. The deadline for applications is Monday 13th September.
In the covering letter tell us about three things – something you’ve done that you’re really proud of; something made by Folded Wing that you really love – and why; and the radio programme you’d love to make.
Head of Production – Folded Wing (Full Time)
The role of the Head of Production is to produce and oversee the creation of audio and visual content – for radio programmes, podcasts, mobile and other platforms. They work alongside the CEO to research, find, pitch for and manage new business. They are the creative lead on all FW projects. They will give help and assistance to other team members, ensuring the content they produce complies with all relevant BBC or other regulatory guidelines and legislation. They will be expected to advise on matters of potential controversy and provide editorial advice. They report to the CEO.
Key Skills
An in-depth knowledge of music and experience of high-quality audio production. Highly organised, able to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision, flexible and multi-skilled.
You'll have excellent digital production skills and the ability to produce audio and other content to BBC Network standards. You will be comfortable providing support and training to other team members and will have the skills to help manage other members of staff. The ability to represent Folded Wing to a range of clients and artists and maintain excellent relations across the industry.
JOB SPECIFICATION
Reports to: CEO
Responsibilities include
To produce audio and other digital content for a range of clients
To oversee the creation of audio & visual content
Support, train and develop junior members of staff
Establish a pool of appropriate freelance and casual production staff for appropriate projects
Help find the most efficient way to produce programmes and content
Keep FW demos and showreels up to date for pitching and client conversations
Understand editorial and legal compliance, and give support to other team members
Develop connections with BBC and other media outlets, and taking lead role in commissioning rounds and pitches
Assisting with the compilation, maintenance and recording of project expenditure, identifying areas of potential overspend
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Skilled at a range of audio, digital and visual production techniques and of operational and administrative systems.
Familiarity with technical equipment and software in Radio/TV production
Detailed understanding of a range of music genres, and a passion for new music
Passion, knowledge, creative thought
Experience of developing new talent and contacts and maintaining relations with clients and artists
Demonstrate trustworthiness and ability to be left to own initiative
Ability to manage other team members
Unit Manager Folded Wing (Flexible)
The Unit Manager is responsible for general administration and logistical duties across all the company’s production and business needs. They help manage schedules and deadlines for new and existing business, assist with production budgets, contracts for staff, freelancers and contributors, health and safety requirements, archive management and IT. Manage the diaries and schedule of the CEO and Head of Production. They help production teams with travel and studio logistics as required. Play a key role in managing pitches for new business.
Key Skills
Excellent organisation, research and interpersonal skills. A good understanding of how audio, digital and visual content is made and a knowledge of the media industry. The ability to work independently, on their own initiative but also to function well as part of a team. Familiarity with budget and project management tools. Willing to take on new tasks, skills and responsibilities. Ability to communicate clearly inside and outside the company.
JOB SPECIFICATION
Job title: Unit Manager
Reports to: Head of Production & CEO
Responsibilities include:
General admin duties and support for all the company’s productions
Managing delivery schedules and timelines for one-off and continuing productions
Managing appointments and new business admin for CEO and Head of Production
Managing internal and external communications for the company
Managing all business data including sensitive and personal information in line with GDPR regulations
Managing Health and Safety provisions for the company
Overseeing production budgets where necessary
Liaising with and booking freelance staff, alongside CEO and Head of Production
Looking ahead for additional staff needs
Research for productions, presentations and new business pitches
Skills, knowledge and experience
A passion for music!
Understanding of how audio and other content made and knowledge of the media industry
Simple budgeting and project management skills
Experience of working within a creative environment would be desirable.
Excellent organisational skills and the communication skills to engage with clients at senior level
High level IT and presentation software skills, ideally with some audio and image software editing.
Close attention to detail and an ability to work to the highest quality standards
Show initiative to deal with problems and overcome obstacles
Ability to work both independently and also as part of a team
Be able to work effectively under pressure, react quickly and meet tight deadlines
Experience of working with external suppliers
Resourceful with a talent for finding solutions
