EOI: Development Assistant Producer

Job Title:

EOI:
Development Assistant Producer

Job Closing Date:
Sunday 22nd February

EOI:
Development Assistant Producer, The One Show VT Team - BBC Studios, Salford

BBC Studios’ Documentary Unit is seeking an Assistant Producer to join the Development team creating current affairs, special project and arts films for The One Show. This is a full time role, based in Salford, with an on site requirement of two days per week.

The team is seeking a strong journalist with a proven ability to deliver original ideas under pressure. You’ll have an extensive contact book, meet tight deadlines, and bring resilience, alongside a clear interest in current affairs, entertainment, arts and human-interest stories. You may also be required to step up as Development Producer when needed.

Using strong editorial judgement, the Assistant Producer will generate and pitch original, achievable ideas and treatments each week, delivering popular journalism under tight deadlines and budgets. This role requires you to be solution focused, and proactive. The role involves researching and simplifying complex stories, fact checking, casting contributors, writing briefs, supporting junior team members, and assisting the Development Producer as needed.

You’ll be rigorous in fact checking, experienced in writing treatments, and able to support filmmakers through handover into production. You’ll work confidently within BBC Editorial Policies, maintaining accuracy and stamina in a fast turnaround environment. A strong understanding of The One Show audience, excellent writing skills, and the ability to handle complex topics with tact and sound editorial judgement are essential.

You’ll have experience pitching short form current affairs VT ideas, with strong editorial judgement and the ability to build trust with contributors. You’ll work collaboratively in a fast paced, pressurised environment, bringing strong organisation, adaptability and a proactive, can do attitude. A clear understanding of the BBC’s diverse audiences and a passion for factual storytelling are essential.

Final offers subject to greenlight

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.

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