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Developing Creatives will have the potential to think conceptually and are responsible for producing trails, campaigns and digital content reversions, to support the BBC Studios suite of Branded Services, in EMEA.

They will be supported at all levels but have a good instinctive sense of how ideas work across platforms with an enthusiasm for the broadcast, social and digital environment.

Where required the Developing Creative will support the Creative team to produce materials leading up to priority campaigns and therefore some experience of using Premiere or a similar editing tool will be highly advantageous.

• Work closely with a team of Production Co-Ordinator’s and Production Management Assistants to retain high creative and production standards in all campaigns while respecting brand values and delivering on time & on budget.
• Learn to adapt previously produced assets for specific territory audiences, making sure that output is highly targeted and respects brand values.
• Ensure all spots are editorially accurate and in accordance with brand guidelines, as well as technically compliant for play out.
• Develop strong copywriting skills and excellent editing and design skills with a view to originating promotional material with excellent copy, ideas and concepts.
• Proactively support the Creative and Production teams to develop and maximise creative, devising creative solutions for key promotions, campaigns, digital, social and off air materials.
• Take part in ideation sessions, whilst always looking for innovative and targeted ways to communicate key messages, according to the regional audience.
• Learn to confidently pitch ideas using scripts, treatments, storyboards and other related material.
• Learn to generate multiplatform digital and social ideas to support our broadcast and programme brands.
• Learn to direct edits, VO and audio sessions when appropriate.
• Develop and share a thorough knowledge of our distinctly different international audiences.
• Be aware of and work within the parameters of the budget and timeline, working closely with the Production Co-ordinators.

The ideal candidate will be a creative thinker with a passion and track record for content, art and media.

They must have a strong eye for detail and ability to demonstrate sound judgement.

They should have the ability to demonstrate initiative and work flexibly and independently.

They will plug into and be supported by, a network of creatives and production, specifically the Production Co-Ordinator’s, Creative’s and Lead Creatives.

• Highly organised and resilient to be able to sustain performance under pressure from a high volume of work and conflicting priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as an integral part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to deal with contributors with tact and sensitivity.
• Ability to understand, and work towards, budgets and timelines.
• Basic knowledge of the appropriate production processes, relevant tools and techniques highly advantageous.
• Some knowledge of localised sensibilities within EMEA advantageous.
• Audience focused with an awareness of the latest broadcast, digital and social trends and landscape.
• Ability to self-operate at offline level advantageous (Premiere & Photoshop preferred).
• Resilience and stamina 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.

Professional Experience

Experience of working within a broadcast or agency environment is highly advantageous.

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

The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from under represented groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background. We strive to be the best British content company in the world, attracting the best creative talents in the business, so that we can bring premium quality award-winning programmes, content and brands to the viewer no matter where they are.

The BBC Group has set out the first in a new series of bold steps to transform our programming and better represent the public we serve. We have the biggest financial investment to on-air inclusion in the industry, together with our existing commissioning budget, we are committed to throwing open our doors more widely than ever to diverse stories and diverse storytellers. Together with a diverse workforce we will accelerate the pace of change in increasing diversity and inclusion both on and off air

To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please visit our website.

Band: B
Contract Type: Continuing/ Perm
Location: London TVC

Working Pattern: Hybrid Working (Home-based plus two/three days a week in the office)

We are really proud to share that we are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and so if you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please do contact us at [email protected] with the job reference in the subject. We advertise all our roles on Evenbreak, the specialist job board for disabled candidates

• Flexible/agile working - opportunities across the business. We’re happy to discuss a formal flexible working pattern. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at the offer stage.
• Excellent career progression – the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation.
• Unrivalled training and development opportunities – our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certifications.
• Benefits - We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days (plus an additional day which is a Corporation Day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more.