Production Management Assistant - Big Cats 24/7 Series 3 - NHU

Hachette UK; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media production company in the UK is seeking a Production Management Assistant to support the junior and senior production managers during the complex post-production of a popular BBC wildlife documentary series. Responsibilities include providing administrative support, resolving operational issues, and ensuring efficient production processes. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in post-production, excellent organizational skills, and a passion for factual TV production. This fixed-term position offers a competitive salary and a chance to work with a renowned team.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the production team.
• Resolve diverse operational issues during productions.
• Create value through effective management of time and resources.

Skills

Strong experience supporting a team

Ability to pivot quickly

Knowledge of post-production paperwork

Organised and adaptable

Passionate about factual TV production

Job description

Closing date for applications: 6th January 2026

Salary: £25,200- £29,400 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience

Start date: February 2026

Contract type: Fixed-term contract

Do you want to work on one of BBC Two’s most popular wildlife documentary series?

We’re looking for a production management assistant to join Big Cats 24/7 – Series 3, a hugely popular NHU observational documentary series for BBC Two.

You’ll support the junior production manager and production manager throughout a busy and complex post‑production schedule, playing a key role in keeping everything running smoothly.

BBC Studios is the most awarded production company and the biggest independent producer in the UK. The Natural History Unit is the world leader in natural history programming, responsible for creating landmark wildlife documentaries that combine cutting‑edge technology with powerful storytelling. Recent highlights include Mammals, Big Cats 24/7, Asia and the epic ten‑part special event nature series, The Americas.

Responsibilities

You will provide administrative support to the production team in order to ensure the smooth and efficient running of productions during various stages of the process. You will be responsible for resolving a range of diverse operational issues within the role, escalating to the junior production manager or production manager where necessary. You will be required to create value through effective and efficient management of time and resources.

Knowledge, skills & experience

• Has strong experience supporting a team through a busy and complex post‑production schedule
• Can pivot and re‑prioritise quickly when schedules change at short notice
• Has excellent knowledge of post‑production paperwork
• If you’re organised, adaptable, and passionate about factual TV production, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of an iconic BBC wildlife series.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion and/or belief.

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