Assistant Producer, Panorama

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

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Job Reference: 21464
Band: C
Salary: Up to £40,000 + London Weighting depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
Contract type: Continuing
Location: London Broadcasting House, W1A

We’re happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

• Excellent career progression – the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation.
• Unrivalled training and development opportunities – our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification.
• Benefits - We offer a negotiable salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more.

If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process, please contact the HR department. For any general queries, please contact: [contact information].

Job Introduction

Panorama is the BBC’s multi-award-winning flagship current affairs series, making films for BBC One and iPlayer, with value for all news impact across multiple platforms and outlets, including socials. Panorama produces a broad portfolio of films including undercover investigations, social affairs, international affairs news reactive fast turnarounds, access documentaries, and presenter-led films.

Main Responsibilities

• Initiating ideas for films and developing creative treatments across a wide range of subjects both domestic and international.
• Setting up shoots and dealing with logistics/schedules.
• Finding contributors and forging working relationships with them before, during, and after broadcast.
• Supporting a producer/director and reporter in shaping the editorial direction of a film.
• Taking responsibility for fact-checking and accuracy.
• Generating ideas and material for digital outlets, including filming and editing material where required.
• Having or developing strong relationships within the BBC as well as the independent sector.

Are you the right candidate?

• Proven track record in major journalistic techniques, e.g., FOIs, open source, data, etc.
• Demonstrable self-shooting and lighting skills – sequences and interviews.
• The ability to communicate clearly and produce effective briefs for filming assignments.
• Substantial knowledge of audiences both digital and terrestrial.
• Good technical understanding of broadcast cameras and production workflows, with an interest in and ability to adapt to the latest technologies.
• Clear knowledge and understanding of the BBC’s compliance framework, including editorial guidelines, legal, and high-risk compliance.
• An understanding of the importance of health & safety, especially on location.
• Understanding of data protection issues and secure storage of material.

About the BBC

The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the organization. Priority consideration will be given to employees at risk of redundancy. We value how we do our work, emphasizing our values and behaviors, and are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and support flexible working arrangements where possible.