Job Description
Job Introduction
BBC Studios is a global creative powerhouse for the development, production and distribution of bold, British content. We produce over 2,500 hours of content per year, have offices in 22 markets globally, including seven production bases in the UK and production bases and partnerships in a further nine countries around the world. The business generates revenue of £1.4bn, returning around £200m profit to BBC Public Service each year.
BBC Studios' history, scale and world-class distribution arm means it is uniquely positioned to be the most ambitious and diverse drama producer in the UK.
We are looking for a Production Executive to work across our Drama Productions, This role will be based in the West Midlands.
You will work alongside the immensely talented team of creators and a wider team of support functions to ensure the smooth operation of our productions, controlling budgets and setting schedules, as well as managing your own team of Line Producers and potentially other roles.
Main Responsibilities
Main Duties will include:
Working in partnership with Senior Editorial colleagues to deliver the outstanding, distinctive content that the BBC is renowned for. This role is responsible for ensuring highest quality is maintained, appropriate funding is allocated, and production is efficient and aligned with creative ambitions.
Oversee and review production plans, budget and schedule alongside the script and creative vision.
Manage and oversee the greenlight process.
Overseeing the work of the Line Producers and other members of the team across productions, whilst supporting production, finance and delivery.
Monitor the progress of all film productions, offer solutions to any problems that may arise during prep, filming and post, review and approve schedule changes, cost reports, make set visits.
Work alongside Business Affairs colleagues to negotiate development deals and agree development budgets.
Champion and drive development of new ways of working; positively supporting the role the BBC will play over the next few years in delivering the BBC's Value for All ambitions.
Provide career development and effective leadership to the production community through driving and implementing various initiatives.
Working with the Senior team to lead the extensive change required to working practices, in order to ensure the delivery of the BBC's sustainability objectives & targets.
Working with the Senior team to improve diversity and inclusivity across our workforce, in line with the BBC's publicly stated goals.
Jointly accountable with Editorial colleagues for delivering efficient and sustainable productions through effective management of people and resources, and ensuring an understanding of, and compliance with relevant policies, guidelines, legislative and regulatory requirements (with emphasis on Health & Safety, Risk Management and Editorial Policy).
Are you the right candidate?
The ideal candidate will have the following:
You will have significant experience as a Head of Production, Senior Production Executive or Line Producer, managing a large and diverse slate of productions, along with excellent film business and finance knowledge. This role offers a high level of guidance, expertise and support to producers working with BBC Drama Productions in an empathetic manner.
Working at the forefront of the industry you will be up to date with the latest production techniques and will be able to offer practical and creative solutions to ensure films are delivered to the highest possible standard, within financial parameters.
Extensive experience in managing significant budgets and understanding key financial drivers and their impact on the overall slate position.
A trusted and respected professional, you will also bring strong industry knowledge and expertise, and good relationships with external stakeholders.
You'll possess strong leadership, organisation and advanced skills and have a confident and solutions-driven attitude, as well as a sympathetic approach to creative needs in relation to production and development.
You'll be adept at working with numerous, senior and executive level personnel, often operating under tight timescales and managing competing priorities.
As an expert in your field, you will provide professional leadership and act as role model to your teams and colleagues.
Package Description
Band: E
Contract type: Continuing Contract
Location: West Midlands
Please note that this is a standard Studios Production contract and potentially can involve up to 55 hours per week
BBC Studios puts sustainability at the heart of everything we do both onscreen and offscreen, including delivering against the BBC Group's science-based Net Zero targets.
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 with the reference and job title in the subject.
About the BBC
The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.
We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below.
Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential.
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that's to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
