EOI: Producer Director, The One Show - BBC Studios, Salford

ENGINEERINGUK; Salford; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job description

EOI: Producer Director, The One Show - BBC Studios, Salford

Sector: Media and Publishing
Role: Director
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time

Job Introduction
BBC Studio's Documentary Unit produces more than 100 Current Affairs and Arts projects for the BBC's hugely successful primetime series 'The One Show' which remains the most watched factual magazine programme on UK TV. This is an expression of interest for an experienced Producer / Director to join the team.

Start Date: Monday 5th May
End Date: Friday 26th September
Location: Salford
Application close: Monday 14th April 2025

Main Responsibilities
To devise, produce and direct original, innovative and entertaining film ideas with a roster of high-profile on-screen reporters. A slate of films has already been commissioned and your role will be to work closely with our Series Editor to deliver this content on time and on budget.

To oversee the work of other members of the team including story generation and overseeing the production process, from scripting through to editing and delivery.

To take responsibility for ensuring content is balanced and objective, show editorial rigour and a thorough understanding of the BBC's Editorial guidelines.

You will also have an understanding of the target audience and the tone and style of The One Show.

To take responsibility for monitoring budgets effectively using knowledge of internal and external market costs of production resources to create cost-effective programming.

To plan and organise ahead in order to establish an efficient and appropriate course of action for self and others, communicating effectively both orally and in writing whilst building and developing effective working relationships with a wide range of personalities.

To lead and motivate production teams, crews and contributors, persuading others through well-reasoned arguments, ensuring that their views and perspectives are considered and gaining the co-operation of production colleagues, contributors and artists by using tact and diplomacy.

To liaise with on-air presenters in order to develop and enhance presentation. Assist in the process of identifying and developing new talent, remaining mindful of the need to promote diversity in content and output.

Are you the right candidate?

• You will be an experienced television producer/director with particular experience of producing short films for network television.
• You will have experience of self-shooting as well as managing small teams and their output.
• You will also have experience of dealing with Commissioners on a regular basis.
• You will have a strong editorial judgement and the ability to effectively manage the relationship with senior editorial figures.

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