Job description
Would you like more variation at work?
Do you like to learn new skills and share your experiences with colleagues?
If so, you could be what we are looking for! BBC Scotland Productions are looking for a pool of Production Co-ordinators to be part of this exciting production area encompassing a range of genres – Digital; Music, Ents & Events; Gaelic; Speech, Sport and even an Orchestra (SSO) that deliver continuous and non-continuous content across Digital, Television and Radio platforms for local and Network commissioners.
We are looking for a pool of Production Coordinators to work in our Gaelic and Music, Ents and Events departments with output such as TRNSMT, Speak Gaelic, The MOD, Edinburgh Festival, Eorpa and Children in Need.
Main ResponsibilitiesThe below is a list of the key responsibilities of the role, for a full list please refer to the attached job description.
Essential business and finance skills – the successful candidate will be able to prepare, manage, set and/or monitor specific production resource plans and budgets
Demonstrates strong organisational and planning skills and manages conflicting demands to meet deadlines
Good communication skills sufficient to establish and maintain effective relations with a wide range of contributors, agents, crew, contractors and external facilitators and partners.
Experience of delivering programmes across multi-platform productions and genres.
Responsible for engaging crew, talent and resources in conjunction with the Production Manager to ensure smooth running of each area of broadcast.
Responsible for arranging and managing all travel and transport requirements within budget and to very tight schedules.
A strong awareness of rights procedure, ensuring all necessary rights are acquired and recorded for the complete delivery of the production/content and if necessary escalating any issues at the earliest stage.
Proven experience of working with BBC Systems, and Silvermouse paperwork along with creating and overseeing mandatory carbon footprint work (Albert)
Are you the right candidate?Our ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm and experience to our busy multiplatform production teams. You will have extensive knowledge across multiple genres and experience of multiplatform content delivery. This is a busy and varied role suited to an adaptable self-starter who enjoys working in diverse teams across TV, Digital and Radio.
You should be able to demonstrate your experience of forward planning and the day-to-day co-ordination of logistics and resources to meet production requirements, along with strong negotiating skills and the ability to influence at all levels and negotiate deals and contracts.
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Package DescriptionBand: C
Contract: FTC (Multiple contract lengths available)
1x 6 Months
1x 11 months
1x 8 months
1x 4 months
1x 6 month
Location: Glasgow - Pacific Quay
You are eligible to apply for an internal role if you are either on a BBC Continuing (Permanent) contract, a BBC Fixed Term contract, a casual contract or freelance contract and you have worked continuously for 6 months.
Only internal staff are eligible to apply for the role on an attachment basis. You need to be on a continuing (permanent) or fixed-term contract. You need to have worked for the BBC for more than one year and will also need permission from your line manager. You can find out more on our attachments page.
We’re happy to discuss flexible working. 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 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 certification.
- Benefits - We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days holiday with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more.
Please note that the application process will require you to upload a CV and complete the online questionnaire(s). There is no requirement to attach a covering letter or complete the additional careers hub fields (Personal Statement/Skills/Portfolio sections).
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