Description

Closing Date: 22-Sep-2024

THE ROLE
Job Introduction
The Science Unit and Specialist Factual Productions in BBC Studios are looking to refresh their Assistant Producer Talent pool for experienced APs both in London and Glasgow. Successful applicants who are placed in the pool will be put forward as a priority for suitable work opportunities as and when they arise throughout the year. Appointment to the pool will not entitle candidates to permanent contracts in the BBC, those will have to be applied for in the normal way.  Being placed in the pool is also not a guarantee of future work.
BBC Studios Productions is a world-beating global, commercial production company of critically acclaimed and publicly adored labels, owned indies and partners – https://productions.bbcstudios.com .
Specialist Factual Productions have a reputation as one of the industry’s leading producers of premium, definitive history, arts and cultural storytelling for a global range of broadcasters and platforms. We recently produced Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World, the award-winning story of Hip Hop, Executive Produced and led by Chuck D and award-nominated series Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution (BBC/PBS). Other recent examples of our work include the hit true crime meets natural history heist The Great Rhino Robbery (Sky Documentaries), thrilling Cold War docudrama, Secrets and Spies (CNN/BBC), the multi-award winning Inside Our Autistic Minds (BBC) and the epic adventure story Cursed Gold: A Shipwreck Scandal (Nat Geo/Disney+).
The Science Unit produces a huge range of bold and trail-blazing content.  From blue-chip landmark series to drama-documentary and popular consumer health programming, we use quality journalism, innovation and the latest technology to make complex scientific ideas accessible to audiences across the globe. We supply content to a range of broadcasters and platforms including the BBC, Channel 4, Channel 5, PBS, Netflix and YouTube, as well as branded content and podcasts. We are the makers of Emmy & BAFTA award winning The Surgeon’s Cut (Netflix), The Secret Genius of Modern Life (BBC Two), The Sky at Night (BBC Four), Secrets of the Neanderthals (Netflix), Einstein and the Bomb (Netflix), landmark series Earth and Universe (BBC One) as well as Dinosaurs: End of Days (BBC One) and the hard hitting Greta Thunberg: A year to Change the World (BBC One).
Are you the right candidate?
A keen interest in the types of programmes that we produce.
Evidence of substantial experience at Assistant Producer level.
Experience of setting up shoots in the UK and internationally along with location experience.
Attention to detail and factual accuracy is essential.
Good understanding of production Health and Safety issues.
Proven experience of working within programme budgets.
Evidence of visual flair and strong storytelling.
The ability to work well in teams, sharing information and knowledge and working closely with other team members.
Ability to self-shoot is desirable but not essential.
Job Package
Band: C
Contract type: Various lengths - Fixed term or PAYE freelance
Location: London and Glasgow
Working pattern: Hybrid
Interviews are expected to take place via Zoom from late September onwards.
Joining our AP Talent Pool will enable you to be offered work as and when opportunities arise. Appointment to the pool will not entitle candidates to permanent contracts in the BBC, those will have to be applied for in the normal way, and neither does it guarantee work.
We are really proud to share that we are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and so if you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please do contact us at reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.uk with the job reference in the subject.
We offer flexibility, competitive benefits and the opportunity to be part of the BBC's exciting mission. Some of the key benefits you’ll get from working in this role are:
Flexible/Agile working - opportunities across the business. We believe in empowering you to do your best work, so we offer support and flexibility to balance work and home. We’re happy to discuss a formal flexible working pattern. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at the offer stage.
Unrivalled training and development opportunities - we operate a people-first culture and pride ourselves on your development. Our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certifications.
Excellent career progression - BBC Studios offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Leaders at the BBC are passionate about helping our people grow in the organisation and you will have regular sessions with your line manager to support you with your career ambitions.
Benefits - We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days (plus an additional day which is a Corporation Day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more.
The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background. More information on our D&I plan can be found here.
BBC Studios puts sustainability at the heart of everything we do both onscreen and offscreen, including delivering against the BBC Group’s science-based Net Zero targets.