Production Management Assistant - NHU

BBC Studios; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent media company in Bristol is seeking a Production Management Assistant for the Big Cats 24/7 series. This hybrid role involves providing administrative support throughout a busy post-production schedule, resolving operational issues, and managing resources effectively. Ideal candidates have strong experience in post-production environments and excellent paperwork skills. Join a leading production team dedicated to creating groundbreaking wildlife documentaries.

Qualifications

• Strong experience supporting a production team through complex schedules.
• Excellent knowledge of post-production paperwork.
• Ability to pivot schedules and re-prioritize efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for production team.
• Resolve various operational issues and escalate when necessary.
• Manage time and resources effectively.

Skills

Experience in post-production support

Creating post-production paperwork

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Strong team collaboration skills

Job description

Job Details

JOB BAND: B

CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-term Contract

DEPARTMENT: BBC Studios Natural History Unit (NHU)

LOCATION: Bristol – Hybrid

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £25,200-£29,400 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

START DATE: February 2026 – June 2026

About 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

We are looking for a Production Management Assistant to work on Big Cats 24/7 Series 3, a very popular NHU wildlife observational documentary series for BBC 2. This role will support the Junior production Manager and Production Manager on the project, throughout a busy and complex post production schedule.

Why Join the Team

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.

Your Key Responsibilities And Impact

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 JPM or Production Manager where necessary. You will be required to create value through effective and efficient management of time and resources.

Your Skills And Experience

• Strong experience of supporting a team throughout a busy and complex post production schedule and having the flexibility to pivot and re-prioritse when schedules change at short notice
• Excellent knowledge of creating post production paperwork
• Previous experience with a US broadcaster would be an advantage, though it is not essential
• Have the ability to remain calm during busy periods
• Demonstrate strong team collaboration skills

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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Disclaimer

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

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Redeployment

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