Shooting Researcher Talent Pool

JOB DETAILS JOB TITLE: Shooting Researcher Talent Pool (Blue Peter) JOB BAND: B CONTRACT TYPE: Talent Pool DEPARTMENT: BBC Studios Kids & Family (Blue Peter) LOCATION: Salford PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: Market rate – depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience WE ARE BBC STUDIOS A globally renowned media company born of the BBC. We make and distribute the world’s most sought‑after TV, audio and digital content. Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining and inspiring stories for people all around the world. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE First broadcast in 1958, Blue Peter is the world’s longest‑running children’s show, loved for its presenters, pets, competitions, campaigns and iconic crafts. The Blue Peter film team creates short‑form VTs for the show, shot across the UK and delivered against tight deadlines. We look for experienced Researchers who are confident in shooting, scheduling, planning and location scouting. We also look for candidates who are digitally native, able to emulate styles familiar on platforms like YouTube while maintaining high production values and adhering to editorial guidelines. WHY JOIN THE TEAM The Blue Peter film team consists of 2 Researchers and 2 Directors who work from our offices in Media City, Salford. Blue Peter Film Team Shooting Researchers share the show’s passion for excitement and discovery. From spending a night in a haunted house with Danny Robins to unearthing dinosaur bones in Canada, and racing supercars at breakneck speed, they bring bold, high‑stakes content to life every week. YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT The Blue Peter Shooting Researchers play a crucial role in supporting on‑location filming. This is a dynamic, hands‑on position suited to those who thrive in fast‑paced environments and can adapt quickly to last‑minute changes. Working in close collaboration with Directors and production teams, the Shooting Researcher is responsible for coordinating day‑to‑day shoot setups and managing logistical requirements to ensure smooth and successful filming. YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL CRITERIA Experience operating or supporting camera work, particularly with Sony FX6, to enhance filming quality and flexibility. Proven experience assisting with day‑to‑day shoot setup and logistics, ensuring smooth operations. Strong practical experience on shoots, showcasing adaptability and problem‑solving skills under time‑sensitive conditions. Ability to adapt quickly and manage challenges on location, maintaining composure and delivering solutions in high‑pressure situations. Must be able to drive and be confident driving a range of vehicles. DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED Background in casting and location coordination, supporting wider production needs beyond core shooting responsibilities. Comfort with occasional office‑based tasks, while maintaining a primary focus on on‑location filming and shoot support. Experience working with children. Experience using a range of kit, from gimbals to Go‑Pros and drones. If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply. 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. Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct employment screening checks which include reference checks; eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, safeguarding and adverse media/social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory. REDEPELOYMENT The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means that for those employees seeking redeployment and those at risk of redundancy, applications will be considered before any who are not at risk. DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, so all our employees feel that they can belong, thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion and/or belief. DISABILITY CONFIDENT We are a disability confident employer. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process or to carry out this role, please contact us via email and we’ll be happy to discuss: reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr