Production Manager – Specialist Factual

BBC

Job Introduction

BBC Studios is the most awarded production company and the biggest independent producer in the UK. The Specialist Factual Productions unit creates bold, multi-layered programming told with passion and purpose, in the areas of History, Arts, Music and Culture.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Production Manager to join us on a 3 part arts/ history series. The role will require a high level of creative solution finding, working closely with editorial colleagues to deliver to multiple commissioners/ investors. Specific experience of drama-documentary, complex international location shoots, multi-layered rights clearances, and rigorous archive workflows will be essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for scheduling, budgeting, cost reporting and managing the production in line with unit requirements.
• Contributes to the production start-up process, ensuring resources and editorial aspirations are aligned.
• Accountable for ensuring all necessary rights are acquired for the complete delivery of the production.
• Ensures all programme paperwork is completed and that the copyright clearances are reported and accounted for.
• Manages the financial and operational performance of the production, based on expert knowledge and accurate financial information.
• Identifies training and development needs of direct reports.
• Maintains a safe and healthy working environment at all times, escalating any issues or areas of concern.

Are you the right candidate?

• Experience of delivering Factual productions to the BBC and other Broadcasters/SVoDs on schedule and on budget, including through understanding of rights & complex deliverables.
• Excellent project management skills and proven experience of helping to deliver large scale projects with complex filming requirements.
• Demonstrable working knowledge of end-to-end production with a level of technical understanding to enable the most efficient production of content.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, combined with the ability to manage conflicting demands to meet deadlines.
• Strong negotiating skills. Ability to influence, manage and negotiate deals and contracts in line with BBC policies and guidelines. Thorough knowledge of the market for suppliers and resources.
• Demonstrable team leadership skills: line management experience is essential.
• An interest in Specialist Factual content as described above.

About the BBC

The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from under represented groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background. We strive to be the best British content company in the world, attracting the best creative talents in the business, so that we can bring premium quality award-winning programmes, content and brands to the viewer no matter where they are.

The BBC Group has set out the first in a new series of bold steps to transform our programming and better represent the public we serve. We have the biggest financial investment to on-air inclusion in the industry, together with our existing commissioning budget, we are committed to throwing open our doors more widely than ever to diverse stories and diverse storytellers. Together with a diverse workforce we will accelerate the pace of change in increasing diversity and inclusion both on and off air

To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please visit our website.