Specialist Factual AP – Prime-Time Docs (London)

Candour Productions; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Candour Productions, London-based, is seeking an Assistant Producer (Specialist Factual) to join our teams on multiple autumn 2026 productions, delivering prime-time feature documentaries for a range of broadcasters.

The successful candidate will work closely with Directors, shaping editorial and logistical aspects while managing sensitive contributors and ensuring Duty of Care across shoots. The role requires initiative, calm under pressure, and the ability to operate within a small team.

Qualifications

• Credits on at least three prime-time factual or specialist factual singles or series.
• Proven experience working with sensitive contributors and subject matter.
• Strong organisational skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a small team.
• Confidence working to tight deadlines and remaining calm under pressure.
• Ability to second camera / self-shoot.

Responsibilities

• Approaching and maintaining relationships with sensitive and vulnerable contributors
• Having an excellent awareness of compliance issues and Duty of Care protocols
• Negotiating complex access with organisations and individuals
• Setting up and supporting shoots
• Writing detailed briefing documents and forward planning
• Supporting the Director on location and in preparation for filming

Skills

Editorial awareness

Duty of Care

Access negotiation

Organisational skills

Self-shoot

Tools

Self-shooting

Job description

Candour Productions, London-based, is seeking an Assistant Producer (Specialist Factual) to join our teams on multiple autumn 2026 productions, delivering prime-time feature documentaries for a range of broadcasters.

The successful candidate will work closely with Directors, shaping editorial and logistical aspects while managing sensitive contributors and ensuring Duty of Care across shoots. The role requires initiative, calm under pressure, and the ability to operate within a small team.