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Editorial, Production & Programming
Fixed Term - Full Time
Bristol, GB, BS1 6BX
Job Closing Date: 4/12/24
THE ROLE
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 BBC Extend programme, please contact the BBC Extend team.
The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workplace 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. (EX2324)
ABOUT BBC STUDIOS
BBC Studios is a world-renowned content studio and channels & streaming business, powered by British creativity, with a reach that touches audiences in every corner of the globe.
We work with outstanding creative talent who are responsible for platform-defining shows from Strictly Come Dancing to Bluey, Eastenders, Prehistoric Planet and Planet Earth III.
The range and quality of our content is unsurpassed, creating critical and commercial successes and global phenomena.
From BAFTAs to RTS Awards, BBC Studios is Britain’s most awarded production company and the only producer with three of the top ten shows on IMDB; we’re the home of bbc.com, the widest-read English language news website in the world; and the UK’s largest distributor of British content.
BBC Studios’ Natural History Unit (NHU) is the leading producer of wildlife programming, creating award-winning content with a world-class reputation.
Our output ranges from ambitious landmarks (Planet Earth III and Dynasties) to children’s programming (Deadly Dinosaurs and Andy’s Adventures), as well as ground-breaking travel, adventure, formatted, presenter lead and event programming such as Prehistoric Planet for Apple TV+ and the BAFTA winning Springwatch for the BBC.
BBC Studios NHU is embarking on a second ambitious Landmark plant-based series focusing on the remarkable relationships between plants and animals. We are looking for a Producer/Director, enthusiastic about the subject matter, to work on this major high-end project.
THE ROLE
* The successful candidate will be responsible for the production and delivery of one episode.
* To be involved in shaping the research and narrative of your film with your team and setting up filming, always working closely to the editorial brief of the Series Producer and Series Editor.
* The role includes involvement at every stage of the production process including research and pre-production; location and/or studio filming; and post production.
* To work effectively to ensure all content is thoroughly researched, factually accurate and meets the BBC’s editorial standards.
* To plan strategically to ensure editorial aspirations align with budgets and available resources.
* Oversee the health and safety of your team’s shoots, often in highly specialized areas of filming.
* Knowledge of editorial guidelines and awareness of BBC and statutory policies and regulations relevant to programme making, familiarity with the BBC employment practices and policies such as diversity, equal opportunities, and health and safety guidelines.
* To have a duty of care to the animals that you are filming, to the location where you are working and to the wider environment.
* To be responsible for the offline and online edits of your programme, in the available time and within the allotted budget.
* To write commentary script, direct commentary recordings and supervise post production, attending the dub and online as appropriate.
* Oversee and manage associated digital content and other content required for publicity and promotion of the series.
WHAT DOES IT TAKE?
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
* Must have produced a major landmark behaviour-led film, ideally for a BBC commissioner.
* You will have a passion for, and knowledge of, the extraordinary and complex relationships between plants and animals.
* Have evidence of strong directorial skills, delivering visually stunning and narratively creative sequences with character-led stories with multiple story beats, turning scientific ideas and discoveries into accessible and interesting stories for the general public.
* Be highly creative and organised, capable of working on ambitious projects to the highest standards.
* An interest and experience in developing visual techniques and utilising the latest technology to reveal new insights into the natural world.
* Ability to work well in diverse teams, managing and sharing of information and knowledge with editorial and production management colleagues in your team as well as helping develop the careers of those in your team.
* Able to manage complex and remote shoots and be responsible for safety on location.
* The ability to react appropriately to client strategy/direction and to deliver to the changing requirements/brief of the commissioner.
* A track record in the successful management of budgets.
* Resilience and stamina to work under pressure.
* Able to work with the team in the BWH Bristol office for the majority of the production period.
LIFE AT BBC STUDIOS
We don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you’ve read about our values and behaviours here.
The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce, that represents the audiences we serve, and encourages applications from candidates from any background, especially people from diverse communities. Equity of opportunity is important to us, and we endeavour to make our processes equal, fair and meritocratic for everybody. 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. More information on sustainability at BBC Studios can be found here.
As a Level 2 Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please contact us on reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.uk.
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
Job Reference: 20076
Band: D
Salary: £50,000 - £70,700 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
Interviews are expected to be held wb 9th December 24.
WHAT WILL YOU GAIN FROM WORKING AT BBC STUDIOS?
* We offer a competitive salary package.
* Flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance.
* Parental leave for new parents, regardless of gender, of up to a year with 18 weeks fully paid.
* 26 days holiday (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.
* A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
* Excellent career progression – access to courses, webinars, workshops and the opportunity to work in different areas of the organisation.
REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS
As a Level 2 Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please contact us on reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.uk.
DISCLAIMER
This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.
BBC Group and Public Services, Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, United Kingdom, W1A 1AA. BBC Studios Distribution Limited, company no: 01420028, registered address: 1 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, United Kingdom W12 7FA.
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