Creative Director for Factual Entertainment Productions
1 month ago
Job Title: Creative Director for Factual Entertainment Productions
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced and creative Director to lead the visual storytelling for our Factual Entertainment Productions team. As a key member of our production team, you will be responsible for scripting and directing episodes within a series, taking them through the edit at our Cardiff-based post-production facility.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement creative visual strategies for our productions
- Work closely with the series producer and series editor to develop and shape programmes in the edit
- Lead and motivate a directorial, research, and production management team to achieve the vision for the series
- Ensure that scripts are finalized in conjunction with senior editorial staff
- Ensure that on-screen content reflects the diversity of British society, and that ethnic and other groups are portrayed appropriately, in line with BBC Producer Guidelines
Requirements:
- Strong track record as a creative programme maker and director, with a wide-ranging knowledge of television production processes
- Substantial experience of dealing with on-screen talent and contributors on busy location filming days
- Experience of managing and motivating a team, with an understanding of the BBC's employment practices, including diversity, appraisal, and conditions of service
- Proven ability to write creative, entertaining, and engaging scripts, appropriate for the target daytime audience
What We Offer:
BBC Studios is committed to having a diverse range of skills, experience, and talent working on our programmes. We are keen for applicants from underrepresented groups to apply, particularly those who are neurodivergent, have a disability, are from an ethnic minority background, and lower socio-economic groups.
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