Assistant Producer Pool, Gardeners' World

3 weeks ago

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom BBC Full time

Job Package

Band: C

Contract Type: Freelance

Contract Duration: Various lengths between February and October 2025

Closing Date: 29/10/24

Interview Date: January 2025

Hybrid Working: Bristol office base, location and remote

Job Introduction

BBC Studios is a global creative powerhouse for the development, production and distribution of bold, British, content.

We produce more than 2,500 hours of content per year, operate in 22 markets globally and generate revenue of £1.4bn, returning around £200m profit to BBC Public Service each year.

Factual Entertainment Productions produce a wide range of original, well-loved and highly acclaimed TV productions, such as Bargain Hunt, Weatherman Walking, Antiques Roadshow, Gardeners' World and Countryfile.

Main Responsibilities

  • Suggest editorial, manage materials and resolve issues surrounding weekly filming on location.
  • Liaise with presenters, both ahead of a shoot and on location.
  • Source props for filming within BBC editorial guidelines, often at short notice.
  • Provide support for the edit, ensuring factual accuracy throughout and tracking down archive from a variety of sources.
  • Ensure that all the necessary paperwork for the whole programme is in place ahead of transmission.
  • Generate and load content onto the website.
  • Help manage Gardeners' World social media platforms and be the first point of contact for viewers.
  • Generate ideas for VTs, setting them up, attending and seeing them through the edit as and when time allows.
  • Assist at Flower Show events as and when required.

The Ideal Candidate

  • At least 2 years working in TV as an Assistant Producer
  • A passion for story finding and casting contributors.
  • Highly organised and able to continuously generate new ideas for a weekly programme.
  • Proven ability of managing successful relationships with high profile talent.
  • Good team player.
  • Strong storytelling skills and editorial judgement.
  • Experience of managing and preparing for edits, both at the offline and online stage, with a good working knowledge of the BBC archive systems and copyright law.
  • Excellent attention to detail and factual accuracy.
  • Ability to keep accurate records on a shared computer drive for others to refer to.
  • Thorough knowledge and experience of working at live public events.
  • Extensive experience of setting up VTs at a variety of locations and providing support during and after filming.
  • Confident driving various vehicles with a clean and valid driving licence.

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