Studio Assistant Producer Talent Pool, The One Show, London

The Bbc; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier broadcasting organization is seeking an experienced Assistant Producer for The One Show. The role involves generating innovative content and managing the production process while working with a dynamic team. Ideal candidates are passionate about cultural stories and possess strong editorial and script-writing skills. This position offers a flexible workweek, competitive benefits, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Defined pension with employer contributions

Career development in a values-led culture

Qualifications

• Experience of daily live studio shows, e.g., It Takes Two.
• A passion for factual and entertainment studio programmes.
• Excellent script-writing skills with experience in imaginative treatments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all content is thoroughly researched and meets editorial standards.
• Research and produce live studio recording.
• Script material effectively for production.

Skills

Excellent at managing edits

Strong editorial background with creative ideas

Good at briefing high profile talent and contributors

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure of tight deadlines

Job description

Overview

programme and deliver precise and accurate briefs to the producer. They generate ideas for innovative live content and are responsible for sourcing, clearing, edit producing and delivering additional material (e.g. floats, stills, Archive clips and Music). They will be required to take responsibility for a whole programme or sections within a programme. Assistant Producers on the One Show studio team work within a rotating day team of producer, assistant producer and researcher, who generate all studio / OB content for the programme. The role includes involvement at every stage of the production process including research and pre-production; location or studio filming; and post production.

Why join the team? This is chance to be part of the team who are responsible for delivering the BBC\'s flagship live magazine show to millions of viewers each night. The One Show is unique in the way it brings together a mix of celebrity interviews alongside real-life stories and huge cultural milestones. As Studio AP you will have the opportunity to contribute ideas on a daily basis and be part of fast paced, exciting team that is truly tuned in to the nation\'s conversation.

Your responsibilities and impact

• Working effectively to ensure all content is thoroughly researched, meets the BBC\'s editorial standards and is fact checked using a variety of sources
• Researching, setting up and producing live studio recording, including generating ideas for studio, OB and topical VTs. To conduct research on people and places in advance of filming and, where appropriate, negotiate access to locations and organisations
• To script material effectively
• To prepare effectively for edits and, where necessary, offline edit creatively and efficiently in the available time and within the allotted budget
• To communicate effectively with contributors, the production team and the Editor to ensure that all are kept fully informed of developments and requirements at every stage of production. To demonstrate judgement on appropriate referral to more experienced members of the production team where necessary
• To write, film and edit material for multiplatform, the BBC Press Office, supporting publications etc, where appropriate
• To source and clear material for broadcasting and publishing
• To organise and prioritise tasks both in terms of finding stories and dealing with research materials
• To manage the workload of the researcher, runner and work experience team members, or equivalent

• Experience of daily live studio shows e.g It Takes Two, This Morning
• Used to working in a fast-paced, topical working environment
• Excellent at managing edits
• An understanding of archive/various copyright material rights
• Strong editorial background with creative ideas
• Good at briefing high profile talent and contributors
• A track record of getting ideas for innovative, journalistic and creative studio content and programme ideas commissioned
• A passion for factual and Entertainment studio programmes and an in depth understanding of the One Show audience and editorial brief
• An understanding and interest in popular culture and news.
• Experience of producing segments of live television and the ability to generate and react to changing content whilst live on air
• Extensive experience of preparing contributor briefs, including the ability to draw out new anecdotes and exclusive content
• Excellent script-writing skills with experience of creating imaginative treatments
• Experience of cutting VT inserts or complete films to tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team
• Ability to persuade and influence others
• Planning, organizing and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure of tight deadlines and changing priorities
• The ability to maintain a creative, problem-solving approach in fast changing and challenging situations
• Understanding of budgets and managing costs effectively
• Knowledge of editorial guidelines and awareness of BBC and statutory policies and regulations relevant to programme-making, familiarity with the BBC employment practices and policies such as diversity, equal opportunities, and health and safety guidelines

Additional information

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.

The One Show Talent Pool

This is a brilliant opportunity for experienced Assistant Producers looking to work on the One Show. The talent pool serves as a database of APs that have the necessary skills and experience to work with us and forms a group of candidates that we will consider as a priority should a short-term (non-permanent) researcher position become vacant.

Please note: The BBC Studios One Show studio AP pool is an opportunity for candidates to express their interest in working for The One Show in London. If accepted into the pool it is not a guarantee of a job role and successful applicants will not necessarily end up working for BBC Studios.

Purpose of the role

Studio APs gather relevant information regarding the guests and contributors for the, of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.

Benefits and workplace

• A flexible 35-hour working week with 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and the option to buy an extra five days
• Defined pension (up to 10% employer contributions)
• Caring and parenting support, 24/7 remote GP access, life assurance and accident benefit
• BBC Studios is a world leader in operating sustainably both on and off screen. Find out more about BBC Group\'s science-based Net Zero targets
• Career development in a values-led purpose-driven culture

Disability confident: We are a disability confident employer. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process, or to carry out this role, please contact us via email.