Job Description
JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: 9 month attachment / Fixed term Contract, Full time
DEPARTMENT: BBC News (Scotland)
LOCATION: Glasgow (Hybrid)
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £29,000 – £35,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
We’re happy to discuss flexible working. If you would like to, please indicate your preference in the application – though there’s no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Join the exciting world of BBC Scotland News & Current Affairs Longform Team as a Production Coordinator. Working mainly on Gaelic News series Eòrpa you’ll play a vital role in supporting the delivery of this powerful content across multiple platforms including Linear TV and BBC i player. From planning to post production, your organisational skills will help bring impactful stories to life-shaping content that resonates with audiences in Scotland, the UK, Europe and beyond.
RESPONSIBILITIES
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:
- Provide day to day production support to the Eòrpa team and at times offer support to the wider Production Management colleagues in News. You will work in partnership with editorial colleagues to deliver outstanding, multi platform content.
- Work independently and proactively as part of the team.
- Generate and distribute film schedules, ensuring all talent, crew and contributors are engaged appropriately and kept informed of logistics both in the office and on location.
- Record and report 50/50 data monthly to the production team.
- Gather and maintain Albert evidence throughout the production process.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
- Experience and knowledge of BBC Systems: ACON, Silvermouse, MyBusiness, Smartbook, Albert, Transport & Travel bookings/IT bookings.
- Knowledge of BBC procedures, policies and multi platform awareness.
- Experience of foreign filming (liaising with IFU, foreign fixers and arranging carnets via BBC Shipping).
- Strong attention to detail, basic budgeting/financial skills, managing accurate running costs and reporting back to the Production Manager regularly.
- Demonstrable experience working in a fast paced environment with strong communication skills.
If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you.
APPLICABILITY & EEO STATEMENTS
We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio economic background, religion and/or belief. The BBC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable discrimination laws.
We are disability confident. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process or to carry out this role, please contact .
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note: If you are offered this role, the BBC will conduct employment screening checks including reference checks, eligibility to work checks and, where applicable, safeguarding and adverse media/social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory. Before your start date, you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges in line with our recruitment policy. Failure to disclose may result in withdrawal of your offer.
We are unable to accept applications via CV; only applications made online will be considered. Please click the APPLY NOW button to proceed with your application.
BENEFITS
Benefits available include:
- Fair pay and flexible benefits including a competitive salary package, a flexible 35 hour working week, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym.
- Excellent career and professional development.
- Support in your working life, including flexible working which you can discuss with us at any point during the application, selection or offer.
- A values based organisation where the way we do things is important as what we do.
WHERE WE ARE
BBC Group and Public Services, Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, United Kingdom, W1A 1AA. BBC Studios Distribution Limited, company no: , registered address: 1 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, United Kingdom W12 7FA.