Documentary Producer

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Independent Media’s network reaches 650 million users each month, with 1.1 billion content views across its brands and platforms, including web, apps, social media, podcasts, email, You Tube, syndication partners and print.

We're looking for a talented and experienced Documentary Producer to join our growing video team. This is a hands-on, editorially driven role at the heart of our documentary output, working closely with journalist-directors - including Sam Kiley and Bel Trew - and stakeholders to develop, produce and deliver impactful films across a range of subjects and formats. You'll be involved across the full production lifecycle: from story development and contributor sourcing, through to editorial input, scheduling, and post-production.

You'll also play a key role in how our films reach audiences, feeding into social and distribution strategy and helping to build the pipeline of talent, partners and formats that will shape The Independent's documentary offer.

Please note that this role is a 6 month fixed term contract.

• We champion diversity in our teams and in our reporting. As a growing and global brand, we must have a workforce that’s more representative of our readers, viewers, clients and partners, and a workplace that creates a sense of belonging for everyone
• We are committed to hiring and developing a diverse workforce regardless of background, and we support our people to thrive in their careers here.

The Independent is an equal opportunities employer, if you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please do not hesitate to advise us accordingly.

• Work alongside journalist-directors to develop and shape documentary films from pitch to delivery
• Be the lead edit producer giving clear and constructive editorial feedback
• Drive the editorial quality and journalistic integrity of all projects
• Source and develop compelling stories, characters and contributors
• Manage assets, rushes and deliverables across multiple productions
• Maintain schedules and keep productions on track and on budget

• Act as a key point of contact between internal editorial teams and external partners
• Manage relationships with commissioners, NGOs, broadcasters, platforms and co-production partners
• Communicate clearly with senior stakeholders on editorial direction, timelines and delivery

• Build and maintain relationships with PDs, directors, editors and other freelance talent
• Support the development of on-screen talent — identifying, nurturing and working with contributors and presenters
• Identify and develop relationships with channel partners and distribution outlets

• Contribute to the development of new documentary formats and series ideas
• Feed into social and distribution strategy to maximise the reach and impact of films
• Support impact campaigns and engagement strategies where relevant

• Proven experience as a documentary producer in factual or…