Assistant Producer

Job Title:  

Assistant Producer (Religious Programming Department)

Reporting to:  

Head of Religious Programming

Working Hours:  

Full time 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday (Flexibility required to work weekends, bank holidays and additional hours)  

Salary:  

Competitive based on knowledge, skills & experience  

Company:  

Islam Channel Limited 

Location:   

Head Office – IG2 7BS  

The ideal candidate will be a talented and experienced Producer who is passionate about creating and sharing, interesting and inspirational high-quality content for a Muslim audience in the UK and around the world. The candidate for this post will be required to have a thorough understanding of the Islam.

This Producer role is primarily focusing on Religious Programming but may also be involved in the following genres:  Current Affairs and News in the world Lifestyle, Factual and Documentaries.

The Role 

• With the team, develop and produce high quality and creative original content, programmes, series and podcasts across platforms from concept to completion   
• Ensure projects adhere to the overall vision of the company in line with the budget, available resources and agreed time frame   
• Plan and execute the development phase which may include carrying out research, creating and pitching treatment, writing script, arranging suitable guests / presenters / panellists for the show, corresponding via email or telephone or social media as required   
• Manage pre-production preparations - lead kick off meetings with key stakeholders as well as brief team and crew before shoot   
• Manage the team in your department (if applicable) and offer training i.e., volunteers, work experience students, graduate interns, researchers, presenters etc.   
• Create current affairs content for Islam Channel social media
• Ability to create and produce location shoots
• Desirable to present religious shows
• Strong advantage the ability to self-film and edit
• Organise shoots and liaise with Studio Manager as and when required to book shoots and plan sets, filming, lighting and set-up accordingly   
• Collaborate with your line manager regularly to understand our objectives and contribute to programming strategy   
• Apply Ofcom guidelines and adhere to editorial policy throughout   
• Oversee shoots whether on location or in the studio   
• Troubleshoot problems that may arise during the entire phase of the project   
• Ensure set and location is appropriate, fit for filming and presentable   
• Ensure audio, lighting and visuals are of high quality when filming   
• Manage your direct reports and check accuracy of all invoices, purchase order forms, expense claim forms before approving (if applicable)   
• Ensure all health and safety guidelines are followed on all shoots/locations
• Conduct risk assessments for all productions or when appropriate   
• Ensure accurate completion of booking forms and attain relevant in-house and third-party approvals and clearances before arranging shoots   

Skills 

• An advanced understanding of Islam and a passion for sharing religious content in an inspiring and engaging way    
• A passion for sharing religious content in an inspiring and engaging way    
• Experience of working on complex productions, for example those involving varied stakeholders, staff and freelance staff    
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills    
• Excellent project planning skills    
• An understanding of creating and working within project budgets    
• Ability to work within a team   
• Ability to film using DSLR cameras   
• Ability to present on camera for relevant programmes  

Qualifications  

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant subject is essential for this role

Experience 

• Ideally minimum 3+ years of relevant experience in broadcast television and proven track record of creating original high-quality programmes 
• To have proven work experience of delivering religious programming content
• To be proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, especially with Premiere Pro and After Effects