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Behind The Mic: A Week In The Life Of A Radio Producer

Behind The Mic: A Week In The Life Of A Radio Producer

11 March 2026, 7:48pm

Ever wondered what goes into making your favourite shows? We went behind the scenes with one of our senior producers.

Most people hear the presenter but never think about the army of people making the show happen behind the glass. We spent a week with senior producer James Okafor to find out what the job really involves.

From 4am alarm calls to managing live guests, music scheduling and the occasional technical meltdown, James's job is never dull. "No two days are the same," he says, stirring a fourth coffee before 7am. "That's why I love it."

Read the full feature in our online magazine.

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