BBC Studios - Production Coordinator, Audio Drama

BBC Studios; London; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

BBC Studios is seeking a passionate Production Coordinator for their Audio Drama department. In this full-time role based in London, you will manage the production process, ensuring high-quality audio drama delivery while supporting a dynamic team. This position offers opportunities to work on acclaimed projects and develop your career in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Considerable experience as a Production Coordinator, understanding all production stages.
• Demonstrated budgeting and finance skills.
• Ability to manage multiple shows and maintain detail-oriented tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage production workflows and ensure permissions for copyright.
• Conduct talent checks, collate schedules and reports.
• Handle financial monitoring and assist with operational duties.

Skills

Interest in Audio Drama

Production Coordination

Budgeting Skills

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Tools

SAP

MyBusiness

BPC or ECat

Job description

Description

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: 6 Months Fixed-term /Attachment (Full-Time)
DEPARTMENT: BBC Studios Audio Drama
LOCATION: London, Television Centre - with possibly some UK travel, but a London base will be required for regular presence at recording sessions and sometimes additional short-notice cover. The role will be hybrid working with a minimum of two days expected to be worked in the office.
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £29,000 - £46,500 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

Please note: This is not an entry level role.
Start date: August 2025. There will be a choice of set interview dates. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that we can accommodate individual availability.


WE ARE BBC STUDIOS

A globally renowned media company borne 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

Are you passionate about Audio Drama and experienced as a Production Coordinator? The Production Coordinator plays a vital role in delivering high-quality audio drama by managing the end-to-end production process. You will act as the central hub between production team members, talent, crew, suppliers and the production office. This will include providing support to the Executive Producer, Production Executive & the Producers in the team. With a strong grasp of production workflows and a passion for storytelling, you will support the creation of compelling content while maintaining schedules, budgets, and clear communication across all stages of production. You will be expected to take initiative, work independently within a small team, and report daily to the Production Executive.


WHY JOIN THE TEAM

Join a dynamic, award-winning team at BBC Studios Audio, where your passion for audio drama will thrive working on hit content like Splinter Cell, Fukushima, and The Charles Paris Mysteries. You'll collaborate with top-tier talent on acclaimed productions, contribute to bold, creative storytelling, and be part of a supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and professional growth. With opportunities to work on high-profile projects and develop your career in a world-class environment, this is your chance to make a lasting impact in audio production.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

Ensure necessary permissions for underlying copyright, archive, performance, and literary copyright for the programme, including commercial use, while maintaining written records.
Assist in studio and on-location rehearsals and recordings, undertake operational duties under supervision, and manage accommodation, travel, and transport for writers, cast, and crew.
Conduct talent availability checks, liaise with agents, arrange child licenses if necessary and oversee script supervision and formatting.
Collate information to produce call sheets, schedules, and risk assessments while managing programme administration routines.
Handle financial tasks such as raising programme numbers and requisitions, contracting crew, monitoring programme spend, updating forecasts, raising requisitions using MyBusiness, robust recording and monitoring of programme spend in cost logs, use of SAP reports and reporting to the Production Executive.
Adhere to all relevant BBC Safety Rules and guidelines while fostering collaborative relationships within a diverse team.
Oversee final programme delivery to networks or publishers and manage social media content uploads, including stills and visual elements.


YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

A demonstrable interest in Audio Drama, both Radio and Podcasts
You’ll have considerable experience working as a Production Coordinator with a clear understanding of all stages in the production process, including completing full range of production paperwork
You can demonstrate you have business and finance skills with an understanding of working to a production budget
Experience of setting up recordings, events or shoots and being present for production days
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with a calm, professional manner under pressure
A keen eye for detail and able to juggle a number of different shows at once in studio and on location

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

Experience of obtaining and clearing archive material and music
Experience using systems such as SAP and MyBusiness, with use of BPC or ECat
Experience supporting studio and location recordings, including operational duties

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.


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“It makes all my applications so easy and accessible and I feel like employees always see my CV and application”

“Pro has paid for itself several times over both with jobs I have directly applied for and tracked and as a tool that keeps me better networked and visible”