Assistant producer for Women's programmes- Salaam Britain

Islam Channel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Islam Channel is seeking a content producer for Salaam Britain in London. You will develop and produce original content from concept to completion, ensuring it reflects Muslim women’s interests while adhering to editorial guidelines.

You will lead research, script development, guest coordination, and oversee pre-production, shoots, and post-production. Strong storytelling, collaboration, and leadership are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in broadcast television producing original content.
• Experience producing lifestyle, factual, or current affairs content, ideally focusing on women’s issues.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Premiere Pro and After Effects, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and produce high-quality, original content for Salaam Britain from concept to completion.
• Ensure content reflects Muslim women's interests and aligns with editorial guidelines.
• Research, develop treatments, write scripts, and plan engaging content.
• Source and brief guests, presenters, and panellists focusing on diverse women’s voices.
• Manage pre-production: team briefings, scheduling, and coordination with crew and Studio Manager.
• Supervise shoots in studio and location, ensuring broadcast standards.
• Collaborate with senior management on programming strategy and audience needs.
• Manage, train, and mentor researchers, interns, and junior staff.
• Apply Ofcom and Islam Channel policies; ensure compliance with broadcast standards.
• Oversee production budgets, invoices, and expense claims.
• Troubleshoot production challenges.

Skills

Editorial judgment

Communication skills

Organization & planning

Creative storytelling

Team collaboration & leadership

DSLR filming

On-camera presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe After Effects

Job description

The Role

• Work with the team to develop and produce high-quality, original content for Salaam Britain across multiple platforms, from concept to completion.
• Ensure the programme reflects the interests, concerns, and achievements of Muslim women, while adhering to Islam Channel’s overall vision and editorial guidelines.
• Carry out research, develop treatments, write scripts, and plan content that is engaging and thought-provoking.
• Source, invite, and brief suitable guests, presenters, and panellists with a focus on diverse women’s voices.
• Manage pre-production, including team briefings, scheduling, and coordination with crew and Studio Manager for shoots, sets, lighting, and technical set-up.
• Supervise shoots in the studio and on location, ensuring audio, lighting, and visuals meet broadcast standards.
• Collaborate with senior management to contribute to programming strategy and align content with audience needs.
• Manage, train, and mentor researchers, interns, and junior staff within the department.
• Apply Ofcom and Islam Channel editorial policies, ensuring all content complies with broadcast standards.
• Oversee production budgets, invoices, and expense claims where applicable.
• Troubleshoot challenges that may arise during production.

Skills

• A passion for creating women’s content that is engaging, inspirational, and culturally relevant.
• Strong editorial judgment with an understanding of issues affecting Muslim women in the UK and globally.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational and project planning skills, with the ability to handle multiple productions.
• Creative flair for developing compelling formats and visual storytelling.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and lead contributors.
• Technical skills, including filming with DSLR cameras, are desirable.
• Ability to present on camera would be advantageous.

Qualifications

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

Experience

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in broadcast television with a proven track record in producing original content.
• Experience producing lifestyle, factual, or current affairs content, ideally with a focus on women’s issues.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Premiere Pro and After Effects, is preferred.