Story Producer (Consumer Docs) – Lead & Develop

BBC Studios

Salford

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

BBC Studios is seeking a Development / Story Producer to lead the team responsible for originating compelling new content for the series. Based at MediaCityUK, Salford, you will develop multi-platform consumer issue stories and oversee both fast-turnaround and longer investigations.

You’ll collaborate with editorial, policy and legal teams to ensure stories meet BBC guidelines and budget targets, while mentoring a small producing team to deliver high-quality VTs for Rip Off Britain and related

Qualifications

Extensive experience at producer level on low budget/high volume journalistic content.
Thorough knowledge of BBC editorial guidelines and other compliance policies.
Excellent editorial judgement and understanding of the target audience.
Ability to lead a team to develop creative ideas engaging diverse audiences in a demanding environment.
Highly developed planning and organising skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and pitch ideas for multi-platform content.
Produce distinctive, engaging VTs with a range of production skills.
Work within BBC compliance policies and editorial guidelines.
Develop and manage relationships with staff, contributors and talent.
Lead, motivate and support a team from planning through delivery.
Create original and creative treatments for VTs and drive scheduling within targets.