Producer

THE ROLE
 

The Creative Producer role is a key part of the video production team within BBC StoryWorks EMEA. 

The Creative Producer, on a day-to-day basis will work closely with the Executive Producer, the wider Creative team, as well as and Strategy and Project Management teams within BBC StoryWorks across a multitude of projects — from pitch to delivery. 

The role is expected to research, develop, produce, and deliver video content at varying scales using in-house capabilities and by working closely with external production partners across the globe

Responsibilities:

• Produce distinctive content on a variety of platforms. 
   
• Work effectively with other departments, suppliers & partners (internal & external) ensuring the BBC maintains excellent relationships throughout.
   
• Lead, motivate and support a team, ensuring that the editorial vision is communicated and understood. 
   
• Responsible for signing off completed programmes or material for broadcast
   
• Responsibility for project management appropriate to the given discipline, such as the construction of a full production schedule and budget in conjunction with Production Management and others. 
   
• To ensure content reflects our diverse audiences.
   
• Deputising where appropriate for senior team members.
   
• To keep up to date with emerging industry trends.
   
• Where relevant, liaise with Rights teams and contract negotiators and ensure copyright and contracts adhere to BBC regulations.
   
• Develop and manage positive working relationships with staff, contributors and talent and be able to give constructive feedback.
   
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the department’s strategy and policy.
   
• Seek improvements in content production to develop further efficiencies in working practices.
   
• Accountable for the compliance and delivery of content, acting within BBC Editorial, Legal and Health & Safety guidelines.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA;

• Strong experience working in branded content production within a branded content studio/commercial production company/ advertising agency, and fully proficient with working with the latest production techniques and technologies.
   
• Experience and knowledge of managing financial budgets and production schedules.
   
• Excellent editorial judgement and knowledge of the target audience, their needs and expectations
   
• Experience of influencing, negotiating and communicating effectively both internally and with external agencies/partners.
   
• Highly developed planning and organising skills. Ability to manage several areas of work at one time, prioritising, delivering consistently to deadlines and reacting positively to changes and conflicting priorities. 
   
• Proven experience of taking ideas from concept to finished product whilst driving forward creativity.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA;

• A thorough knowledge of BBC editorial guidelines and other compliance policies, or has the desire to glean this knowledge quickly.
   
• Understanding of the importance of the BBC's values in accuracy and impartiality.
   
• Experience of managing and motivating a team, and actively managing team performance, including talent.
   
• Ability to establish effective short and long term relationships with a wide range of people, talent, partners and agencies.
   
• Able to lead the team to develop creative ideas which engage diverse audiences in a demanding creative environment
   
• Experience in international production is desirable