Senior Producer, Worldwide Channels

Have you got what it takes to motivate and lead a team of creative on air Promo Producers?

 

Do you want to take the lead on creative work that is seen in over 285 million homes around the world?

 

We are looking for a talented Senior Producer to join our creative team.

 

Who are we? We’re the UK’s number one international broadcaster: BBC Worldwide Channels. You can already watch us in Asia, Latin America, Europe and Africa, and with more launches on the horizon you can help us grow.

 

For a full job description please see below: 

 

Reports to: Creative Director, EMEA

Division: BBC Worldwide Channels

 

 

The Senior Producer will be responsible for overseeing the creation and development of on air promotions, sales reels, ad spots and conference reels, and assist with development of the on-air strategy and channel branding for BBC Worldwide Channels.

 

They will manage a team of Promo Producers and Assistant Promo Producers, and will supervise and coach the creative team during the development of work.

 

Dimensions: 

 

The Senior Producer works within the EMEA Creative Team for BBC Worldwide Channels. This position will work across various territories that include Poland, Africa and Scandinavia.

 

Within the team, the position will have the support of the Production Manager, Production Co-ordinator, Production Assistant, and the Head of Production who manages production for all projects across all territories.

 

 

* Work proactively with the Creative Director on channels promotional strategy.

* Be responsible for overseeing creation of innovative and effective key promotional and image campaigns, and materials for channels and channels marketing dept, as designated by Creative Director.

* Write creative briefs for internal & external promo producers.

* Approve all continuity and general promotional spots for on air.

* Ensure delivery of most innovative creative using the best and most effective production techniques whether specially shot, animated or clip based, using strong visual imagery, design, audio design, music, sync and voice over to best deliver key messaging to viewers.

* Be a role model for the creative team members providing coaching and supervision where appropriate continually assessing and motivating others.

* Play a leading role in team meetings devising creative solutions for key promotables.

* Ensure that all materials created are in technical compliance for play out and are delivered to project timelines.

* Demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills.

* Ensure all projects are delivered to fixed deadlines.

* Work within the budget issued, including resource management and the contracting of resource personnel - working closely with the team Production Coordinator.

* Obtain by negotiation the best possible value for money.

* Develop strong working relationships with internal / external clients and partners.

* Understand the BBC and Departmental Policies on Equal Opportunities and Diversity / Portrayal.

The role requires working with other teams within BBC Worldwide Channels on a regular basis including marketing, programming, planning and scheduling. They will also liaise with other departments within BBC Worldwide.

 

The post holder will work with external vendors such as production houses, post production facilities, design houses and music composers for creative services.

 

 

Worldwide Channels, although part of BBC Worldwide, is a relatively new business and as such operates within a culture of rapid growth. The Senior Producer must be able to work in a fast paced, deadline-sensitive environment and must be adaptable and receptive to change in the workplace.

 

The role requires occasional work outside normal office hours including weekends.

 

 

* A proven track record of creative excellence within the on air TV promotion industry.

* Excellent creative skills and creative judgement with a keen interest in art & media.

* People management experience is necessary, including the ability to assess, motivate and coach creative and production staff.

* Experience of managing large scale promotional projects across all media- commissioning and briefing staff/contributors as appropriate.

* Clear knowledge of the appropriate production processes, relevant tools and techniques.

* Ability to self op at offline level (FCP preferred)

* Demonstrate client/audience focus.

* Have an understanding of budgetary constraints within a creative team.

* Have knowledge of working across regions and cultural sensitivity that comes with that.

* Knowledge of Health and Safety Guidelines.

* A professional and creative team leader and team player.

* Great visual, copy and music sense vital.

* Good written and verbal communication skills to pitch ideas clearly and to brief.

* Strong planning & organisational skills.

* Ability to prioritise tasks and projects and work well under pressure.

* Able to demonstrate sound judgment.

* Interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to establish and maintain effective working relations with a wide range of internal and external contacts.

* The ability to deal with contacts with tact and sensitivity.

* Resilience to sustain performance when under pressure from a high volume of work and conflicting priorities.

*  The ability to demonstrate initiative and work flexibly and independently.

* An interest in and enthusiasm for the work of BBC Worldwide Channels.

Imagination/creative thinking- Is able to transform creative ideas/impulses into practical reality; can look at existing situations and problems in novel ways and come up with creative solutions.

 

Communication - able to express ideas clearly and adapt communication style to the needs of others by using a range of styles and approaches appropriate to the audience and the nature of the information. The ability to understand the effect on others of one’s own personal style of communication.

 

Planning and organising - Is able to think ahead in order to establish an effective and appropriate course of action for self and others. Prioritises and plans activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources requirements.

 

Resilience - Can maintain personal effectiveness by managing own emotions in the face of pressure, set backs or when dealing with provocative situations. Can demonstrate an approach to work that is characterised by commitment and motivation.

 

Flexibility - Adapts and works effectively with a variety of situations, individuals or groups. Is able to understand and appreciate different and opposing perspectives on an issue, to adapt an approach as the requirements of a situation change, and to change or easily accept changes in one’s own organisation or job requirements.

 

Managing relationships and team working - able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people. Work co-operatively with others to be part of a team, as opposed to working separately or competitively.

 

Developing others - able to recognise potential (managerial, professional, artistic or otherwise) and is willing to foster the development of that potential. Creates a climate in which potential can be realised.