Production Management Assistant - NHU

Production Management Assistant – NHU (BBC Studios)

Job Details

Job Band: B

Contract Type:
Fixed-term Contract

Department: BBC Studios Natural History Unit (NHU)

Location:

Bristol – Hybrid

Proposed Salary Range: £25,200 – £29,400 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience.

Start Date:

February 2026 – June 2026

We are looking for a Production Management Assistant to work on Big Cats 24/7 Series 3, a popular NHU wildlife observational documentary series for BBC 2. This role will support the Junior production Manager and Production Manager on the project throughout a busy and complex post‑production schedule.

BBC Studios is the most awarded production company and the biggest independent producer in the UK. The Natural History Unit is the world leader in natural history programming, responsible for creating landmark wildlife documentaries that combine cutting‑edge technology with powerful storytelling.

• Provide administrative support to the production team to ensure the smooth and efficient running of productions during various stages of the process.
• Resolve a range of diverse operational issues within the role, escalating to the JPM or Production Manager where necessary.
• Create value through effective and efficient management of time and resources.

• Strong experience supporting a team throughout a busy and complex post‑production schedule and flexibility to pivot and re‑prioritise when schedules change at short notice.
• Excellent knowledge of creating postproduction paperwork.
• Previous experience with a US broadcaster would be an advantage, though it is not essential.
• Ability to remain calm during busy periods.
• Strong team collaboration skills.

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.

The BBC will conduct employment screening checks including reference checks, eligibility to work checks, and if applicable to the role, safeguarding checks and adverse media/social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.