Line Producer - Science Unit at BBC World Service

Job Introduction

BBC Studios Science Unit is the leading producer of world class science programming.  We make a huge range of content for broadcasters and platforms including the BBC, Channel 4, PBS, Netflix, Youtube and BBC Earth.  Our output includes the multi award winning, The Surgeon’s Cut, landmark series, The Planets and Universe with Brian Cox, the critically acclaimed 8 Days: To the Moon and Back as well as hard-hitting documentaries such as Extinction: The Facts with Sir David Attenborough and Greta Thunberg: A Year to Change the World.

We have a number of Line Producer opportunities coming up, so this is a chance to join our dynamic and supportive Production Management team at an exciting and busy time.  You will lead and develop a diverse team of Production Management staff,  drive change and continuous improvement whilst working to the strategic aims of the Unit. 

Role Responsibility

Partnering with the Series Producer/Showrunner

• You will demonstrate excellent leadership skills and be comfortable working at a high level.
• You will be experienced in end-to-end production from early briefing to delivery. 
• You will be capable of challenging and influencing key decisions, not just managing decisions that are made.
• You will bring a wealth of experience at a senior Production Management level; our teams look to the Line Producer to help drive productions whilst pushing the boundaries of new content to the limit.
• You will be adept at creating a positive working environment and at communicating to all levels with clarity.
• You will work in partnership with senior editorial colleagues, to deliver the very best content to a global audience. 
• You need to be forward thinking with a positive outlook and demonstrate resilience in challenging situations.

Are you the right candidate?

• You will have the ability to work strategically, using decision-making skills & advocating different ways of thinking & guiding new ways of working. 
• You will be expected to demonstrate strong leadership skills for your production colleagues.
• Experience in managing UK & international filming to include management of crews possibly in remote locations. 
• To include dealing with numerous agencies including fixers, embassies, and other foreign agencies.
• Proven ability to juggle multiple projects/programmes simultaneously; driving progress and ensuring deadlines are met and priorities clearly communicated. 
• Providing reschedule & budget options as required. 
• A proven track record of working with a broad range of stakeholders and suppliers across the industry.
• Demonstrable experience in leading contract negotiations and dealing with complex insurance and business affairs issues.
• Confidence in large budget management. Adjusting forecasts and predicted spend, negotiating unusual/one off deals where necessary.
• Driving savings, efficiencies and continually reviewing working practices to ensure best practice and on-screen value for money.
• Demonstrable experience in the day-to-day management of production staff, undertaking responsibility for their recruitment and training.
• Extensive management of large production teams and crews.
• A sound understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Experience in CGI workflow is desirable.