Producer/Director

BBC Studios - Fact/Ents; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BBC Studios is seeking an experienced Producer/Director for 'Countryfile', focusing on rural affairs. Responsibilities include directing, scriptwriting, managing teams, and collaborating with the Investigations Producer. Applicants should have strong journalistic skills and a flair for storytelling, with an emphasis on creativity and teamwork, to deliver impactful investigations.

Qualifications

• Experience in factual/current affairs programming.
• Strong scriptwriting and directing experience required.
• Familiarity with media law and BBC Editorial Guidelines essential.

Responsibilities

• Directing visually engaging stories in a fast-paced environment.
• Writing scripts and self-shooting on location.
• Managing teams and overseeing researchers during pre-production.

Skills

Journalistic skills

Storytelling flair

Visual creativity

Scriptwriting

Directing experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Job description

Producer/Director

Description

Countryfile, BBC One’s flagship factual series, is seeking an experienced Rural Affairs Investigations Producer Director with a passion for storytelling and strong journalistic instincts.

Every week, Countryfile leads the rural affairs television agenda in the UK, exploring stories that matter deeply to its audience.

Main Responsibilities

1. Directing visually engaging stories in a fast-paced environment
2. Writing scripts and self-shooting on location
3. Managing teams on location and overseeing researchers during pre-production
4. Collaborating with the Investigations Producer to deliver 12-15 investigations annually, including fast-turnaround reactive films
5. Owning stories from concept to offline edit

Candidate Requirements

• Proven journalistic skills and experience in factual/current affairs programming
• Storytelling flair and visual creativity
• Strong scriptwriting and directing experience
• Understanding of media law and BBC Editorial Guidelines
• Knowledge of rural issues and the Countryfile audience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple stories and meet tight deadlines
• Organizational skills for scheduling and logistics
• Resilience, sensitivity, and a collaborative mindset
• Experience working with high-profile presenters
• Self-shooting capability
• Familiarity with the UK’s rural landscape and stakeholders

Details

• Location: Bristol / Hybrid
• Start Date: 11th August, initially for 3 months

BBC Studios encourages applications from underrepresented groups, including neurodivergent individuals, those with disabilities, from ethnic minorities, and lower socio-economic backgrounds, to promote diversity and inclusion.