Topical Shooting Director Pool, The One Show - BBC Studios London

BBC Group and Public Services; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The BBC is seeking experienced Shooting Directors for its Topical Shooting Director Pool, specifically to enhance content for 'The One Show' and related campaigns. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in short-form video production, from ideation to final editing, with a strong understanding of broadcast standards and an ability to work effectively under pressure. The role promises an exciting opportunity to contribute creatively while managing a production team.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Defined pension scheme

Career development opportunities

26 days annual leave

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• At least 3 shooting director credits in short form VT content required.
• Experience working on appeal and challenge films essential.
• Ability to manage sound and lighting on set.

Responsibilities

• Develop and research ideas for original content under editorial briefs.
• Plan, script, and storyboard shoots for deadline-driven projects.
• Manage safety and scheduling for shooting team members.

Skills

Shooting Director Credits

Short Form VT Content Experience

Self-Shooting Skills

Broadcast Quality Cameras Knowledge

Time Management

Creative Problem Solving

Job description

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Job Introduction

This is a brilliant and exciting opportunity for experienced short-form VT Directors.

We are seeking experienced Shooting Directors who are ready to hit the ground running to join our Talent Pool and be a part of The One Show family working across our Children in Need One Show campaign. You will be involved in end-to-end production, producing and directing your own films from initial idea conception through to the final edited package, working closely with the Senior film team, and supported by Production Management and more junior Editorial team members. You will need to have challenge and appeal VT experience.

The Talent Pool services as a database of Directors who we feel 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) Director position become vacant.
Please note:

• These are not entry level roles
• These roles are London based
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview.

Main Responsibilities

This role will be working across the topical content on the One Show and the Children in Need challenge squad VTs for the appeals.
• Suggest, develop and research appropriate ideas and present these to the Executive Producer/line manager for feedback and review.
• Research accurately when producing original content in keeping with an editorial brief.
• Source contributors, experts and talent, as required and maintain consistent and professional communication with them.
• Plan, script and storyboard shoots to fast turnaround deadlines, keeping audiences at the heart of everything you create.
• Work collaboratively as part of a strong and effective team, and demonstrate judgement on referring up to more senior members of the production team when needed.
• Work collaboratively with the Production Management team in the planning of shoots and help to manage any last minute changes.
• Manage a team of a Shooting Researcher and Runner on shoots, ensuring schedules are kept to and the health and safety of all crew and contributors is maintained.
• Create appropriate risk assessments for each film made, considering the specific requirements of each shoot.
• Edit produce films to fast turnaround deadlines, communicating any archive or clearance requirements quickly and accurately to Researchers and the Production Management team.
• Ability to organise and prioritise tasks both in terms of finding stories and dealing with research materials.
• Assist in ensuring that output complies with the BBC Health and Safety policy

Are You the Right Candidate?

• You should have at least 3 shooting director credits, preferably in short form VT content.
• You should have previous experience working on appeal and challenge films
• Self-shooting skills, to broadcast standard.
• A thorough understanding of a range of broadcast quality cameras, lighting and sound.
• The ability to manage sound whilst simultaneously shooting, and light shoots as required.
• Extensive experience working with presenters and/or contributors, and the ability to produce high-profile presenters on location.
• Demonstrable ability to find strong storylines and contributors.
• A track record of pitching item ideas which have made it to broadcast.
• Demonstrable time management and organisational skills, being able to deliver to tight deadlines in a calm and effective manner.
• A thorough understanding of the clearance of copyright material, including archive footage, music and stills.
• The ability to maintain a creative, problem solving approach in fast changing and challenging situations.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative with confidence; using judgement to escalate where necessary.
• Ability to use IT proficiently, work with new and emerging technologies and software to deliver content to audiences in the most effective ways.
• A good understanding of BBC editorial guidelines and other compliance policies.
• An awareness of the BBC’s diverse audiences and their needs and expectations and use this to shape creative and engaging output

Job Package

Role: Topical Director

Programme: The One Show

Department: FEE

Base: NBH, London

Type of contract: Freelance

NB this is a pool and does not guarantee an offer of work.

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.

Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.

Redeployment

The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.

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