Digital Assistant Producer (Silent Witness)

The Bbc; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A globally renowned media company is seeking a digitally savvy Assistant Producer to create engaging social media content for the acclaimed drama Silent Witness. The ideal candidate has strong self-shooting skills, 1-2 years of experience, and a passion for TV drama. You'll develop innovative campaigns across platforms like Instagram and TikTok, working closely with production teams to craft compelling narratives that attract and engage audiences.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Confident self-shooter and editor with high-quality content creation skills.
• Strong knowledge of TV drama, particularly Silent Witness.

Responsibilities

• Create social media campaigns that engage audiences.
• Craft tailored content for multiple platforms.
• Analyze data to measure and optimize content strategies.

Skills

Self-shooting skills

Social media strategy

Creative campaign development

Audience insights

Technical proficiency

Tools

Adobe Suite

Audio/video editing tools

Sony FX3

Job description

BBC One's multi-award-winning crime drama Silent Witness is seeking a digitally savvy Assistant Producer with strong self-shooting skills to join the team. You'll create bold, behind-the-scenes content and deliver standout social campaigns that attract new audiences and keep fans engaged. Working closely with the Drama Digital Team, you'll help evolve this iconic brand across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube - ensuring every piece of content is adventurous, on-trend, and true to the Silent Witness DNA.

• Create scroll-stopping social campaigns on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, X and YouTube that grab attention and spark conversations.
• Craft fun, tailored content that really connects with Silent Witness audiences and keeps them engaged.
• Tap into audience insights and trending moments to shape a smart, forward-thinking content plan.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with production teams, cast and crew; ensuring easy access and collaboration.
• Tailor content to various social media platforms using expert technical knowledge to ensure smooth processes and maximum impact.
  This is your chance to shape the future of a flagship drama through creativity and innovation. You'll spot trends before they break, craft compelling content, and turn insights into impact. Every day brings fresh challenges and the opportunity to make your mark. If you've got 1-2 years' experience in a similar role and thrive on bold ideas, this is your moment.
• Proven experience as a Digital AP or Social Media Executive within broadcast production, ideally in scripted content.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency as a confident self-shooter and editor (e.g., Sony FX3), with a track record of creating high-quality social media content using smartphones, Adobe Suite, and audio/video editing tools.
• Established expertise in social media strategy, including platform trends, audience insights, digital revenue opportunities, and awareness of industry developments and competitor activity.
• Evidence of creative campaign development, generating innovative social media content ideas that drive engagement and align with brand objectives.
• Strong knowledge and passion for TV drama, particularly Silent Witness and its storylines and characters, and ability to evolve it for multi-platform, multi-device audiences.
• Proven ability to analyse and interpret data to measure campaign performance, using insights to optimize future content strategies.

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