Line Producer, Natural History Unit

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: D

CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-term Full Time

DEPARTMENT: BBC Studios Natural History Unit (NHU)

LOCATION: Bridgewater House Bristol with an expectation of a high office presence.

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: 49100 - 78500 depending on relevant skills knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

START DATE: late January 2026 (no later than 12th February)

PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS SUBJECT TO GREENLIGHT

Interviews are expected to be held w/c 12th January.

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.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

BBC Studios is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Line Producer to lead a large production team on an ambitious blue chip Natural History Landmark series for a third-party broadcaster. Reporting directly to the Production Executive you will oversee all aspects of production driving progress and inspiring your team to deliver outstanding content to the highest standards.

As a senior leader you will:

• Play a central role in decision-making for complex projects
• Demonstrate strong fair and generous leadership empowering others to develop and grow
• Maintain resilience and a healthy work/life balance in a demanding environment
• Confidently manage key stakeholder relationships with commissioners and external partners

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

• Oversee and manage large budgets financial forecasting and reporting
• Lead and appraise Production Managers oversee recruitment and optimise team deployment
• Drive savings and efficiencies ensuring best practice and on-screen value
• Ensure compliance with contracts policies and health & safety procedures
• Manage tender processes for post-production VFX and music
• Lead contract negotiations and business affairs
• Support team members on HR and production culture pledges
• Deliver clear business updates and communicate complex information effectively
• Bring extensive experience in UK and international filming including challenging and high risk environments

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• A proven track record of managing key stakeholder relationships with US commissioners and other internal & external partners.
• Experience in leading large teams on complex blue chip natural history projects.
• Experience of overseeing & managing large budgets including cost reporting and cashflow forecasting.
• Extensive UK & international filming experience Including of challenging & high risk environments.

If you are a resilient empowering leader with a proven track record at a senior level and you are passionate about delivering world-class natural history content we would love to hear from you.

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