This job is with BBC, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. 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 Eastenders, Prehistoric Planet to 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. ABOUT BBC STUDIOS NHU 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 led and event programming such as Prehistoric Planet for Apple TV and the BAFTA winning Springwatch for the BBC. Following the success of The Green Planet, and two decades after the groundbreaking series Life in the Undergrowth, BBC Studios NHU is embarking on an ambitious and innovative global production focussing on the natural history of insects and other invertebrates. Hidden Planet will reveal the real lives, drama and critical importance of the planet most successful group of animals. Hidden Planet is looking for a Junior Assistant Technical Producer (JTAP) to join the team for six months during a busy filming period. Please note this is a position which will be based in our Bristol office and Bristol-based macro studio. THE ROLE The successful candidate will support our series' colleagues, assisting our current JTAP and JCO team, running a production team operational facility, ensuring that the right equipment is available and ready for purpose when required, taking on responsibility for the maintenance of equipment and facility ensuring a high level of organisation. Tasks may include some or all of the following: Monitoring stock levels and managing an accurate inventory, forward planning with any future purchasing Maintenance of kit/arranging servicing when it returns from location - including specialist macro equipment Working with key members of production team to advise, collate and develop kit lists for upcoming shoots Help liaise with and source specialist equipment from suppliers, often specialists in the macro field. Oversee the prep, packing and organisation of equipment, including loading & unloading from vehicles at the beginning and end of shoots. Contributing key information required for shipping equipment around the world Working within the parameters of a budget Researching, advising and sourcing kit purchases ensuring the team is across the latest filming techniques and developments. Particularly, exploring innovative motion control kit, the use of NeRF environments, photogrammetry and focus-stacking technology. Assisting with macro shoot set-ups in our dedicated studio on the outskirts of Bristol Being main point of contact for the production team and location crew within specified parameters. WHAT DOES IT TAKE? We're looking for people who are passionate and inquisitive when it comes to all things technical regarding macro wildlife filming. Your technical expertise should include an understanding of the underlying principles of video and still digital photography; hands-on operation of digital cameras & macro equipment together with a good knowledge of and familiarity with all the equipment and a reason for its use. You must have demonstrable experience of, and a particular interest in, macro photography and new technology, with a working knowledge of specialist macro equipment. You should have a good knowledge of safety and welfare regulations and understanding instructions relating to the base or facility operation. You'll be able to work quickly and accurately under pressure, to constantly changing deadlines, and use your initiative to solve problems. Ideally you'll have experience of working with high end broadcast and cinema cameras, as well as working on location with film crews. 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. We are proud to share that we are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and if you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please contact us on reasonable.adjustmentsbbc.co.uk. PACKAGE DESCRIPTION Job Reference: 22607 Band: B Contract type: Fixed term, 6 months Salary: £26,500 - £29,500 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. Start date: You must be available to start by Monday 2nd June. Interviews will be held in person on 24th April 2025. WHAT WILL YOU GAIN FROM WORKING AT BBC STUDIOS? We offer a competitive salary package. Flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance. 26 days holiday (plus an additional day which is a Corporation Day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days. Parental leave for new parents, regardless of gender, of up to a year with 18 weeks fully paid. A defined contribution pension scheme with employer contributions up to 10%; and life assurance (at 4 times annual salary), eligibility for discounted dental, health care, gym and much more through salary sacrifice. Excellent career progression - access to courses, webinars, workshops and the opportunity to work in different areas of the organisation. LI-DNI