Specialist AP, Landmark series, NHU
Specialist AP, Landmark series, NHU
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JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term 6 months
DEPARTMENT: BBC Studios NHU
LOCATION: Bridgewater House Bristol
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: 37500 - 50000 depending on relevant skills knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
START DATE: early October 2025
WORKING PATTERN: Hybrid. A minimum 3-4 days per week in the office with extensive periods working on location internationally.
Interviews are expected to be held late September 2025.
WE ARE BBC STUDIOS
A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the worlds most sought-after TV audio and digital content.
Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful entertaining and inspiring stories for people all around the world.
ABOUT BBC STUDIOS NHU
BBC Studios Natural History Unit (NHU) is the leading producer of wildlife programming creating award-winning content with a world class reputation.
Our output ranges from ambitious landmarks (Planet Earth III and Dynasties) to childrens programming (Deadly Dinosaurs and Andys Adventures) as well as ground-breaking travel adventure formatted presenter lead and event programming such as Prehistoric Planet for Apple TV and the BAFTA winning Springwatch for the BBC.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
After the success of The Green Planet BBC Studios NHU is embarking on a follow up series looking at the extraordinary and complex relationships between plants and animals.
We are looking for an Assistant Producer /Field Director enthusiastic about the subject matter to work on this major project.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT
You will need to be highly creative and organised with excellent storytelling skills visual flair and the ability to take an innovative and imaginative approach to delivering outstanding content.
In particular we require someone who has experience in directing timelapse photography and who has an understanding and experience of advanced motion control systems.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA;
- Evidence of strong directorial skills visual flair and the ability to identify key story lines with strong emotionally engaging character led storytellingwith at least one credit on ablue chip behavioural series for a television client.
- Lead Director on more than 5 international natural history shoots.
- Experience of setting up and directing timelapse sequences on location and in studio environments including being responsible for safety on location and a proven understanding of advanced motion control systems and visualisation techniques.
- Able to be in the field primarily internationally for extended periods of time of up to 6 weeks.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA;
- A passion and knowledge for botany.
- Proven experience working on projects with key stakeholders and ability to manage upwards.
- Understanding of duty of care with regard to individuals wellbeing and production Health & Safety issues.
- The ability to work well in teams sharing information and knowledge and working closely with the producers and researchers in the team.
If you can bring some of these skills and experience along with transferable strengths wed love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.
#BBCSTUDIOS
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
Key Skills
- Accounting Software
- Time Management
- Accounting Tally
- Accounts Reconciliation
- Vendor Management
- Organizational Skill
- Administrative Support
- Accounts Management
- General Ledger Accounting
- Accounting
- Communication
- General Ledger Accounts
- Financial Statements
- Sales Account Management
- Account Payables Management
