BBC Career Opportunities Production Coordinator (My Friend Maisy)

JOB BAND: C

CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term Contract / Attachment

DEPARTMENT: Kids & Family Animation - My Friend Maisy

LOCATION: Salford

BAND: C

DATES: ASAP - August 2028

The successful candidate must be able to work in office at least 3 days a week in Salford.

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.

The Production Coordinator plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of production activities on My Friend Maisy. Acting as a central communication and coordination hub the role supports the Production Manager and wider team by managing schedules resources contracts suppliers and production workflows. The Production Coordinator monitors progress against key milestones coordinates deliverables tracks risks and dependencies and ensures stakeholders remain informed and aligned. Through effective organisation problem-solving and operational oversight the role helps maintain compliance control costs support production teams and ensure the successful delivery of high-quality content on time and within budget.

Join the collaborative and creative BBC Studios Kids & Family animation production where your coordination skills will directly contribute to the successful delivery of this beloved show. This role offers the opportunity to work with talented production professionals broadcasters animation partners and industry stakeholders while developing expertise across production operations finance contracts and delivery management. Youll play a key role in shaping efficient workflows driving continuous improvement and supporting innovative sustainable production practices in a fast-paced and rewarding setting.

• Coordinate day-to-day production activities ensuring projects remain on schedule key milestones are achieved and stakeholders are kept informed of progress and priorities
• Manage the flow of production deliverables resources facilities freelancers and suppliers to support efficient production operations
• Coordinate contracts rights licences clearances and production documentation ensuring compliance with organisational policies and industry requirements
• Support budget management by tracking expenditure processing supplier costs monitoring financial information and assisting with reporting activities
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal departments external partners broadcasters suppliers freelancers and production stakeholders
• Monitor production systems workflows and operational risks identifying opportunities for process improvement and escalating issues that may impact delivery

ESSENTIAL:

• Demonstrable experience of carrying out a logistical coordinating role within a production team as a PC or a highly experienced PMA or Production Secretary
• Proven ability to use and advise on production systems and adaptability to new technologies
• Demonstrable interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to establish and maintain effective relations with a wide range of contacts
• Demonstrable strong organisational and planning skills and manages conflicting demands to meet deadlines
• Necessary business and finance skills to prepare manage set and/or monitor specific production resource plans and budgets and buying/booking resources

DESIRABLE:

• Knowledge of BBC admin systems for travel finance and post production paperwork (Albert Silvermouse) is beneficial
• Appreciation for a the field of animation

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