Production co-ordinator, The Science Unit

Closing date: 29th December 2024

Start date: February 2025 (6-month contract)

Location: The role will be a combination of working from home and working at our London TVC offices, minimum 3 days a week will be required in the office. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Co-ordinator to work on an ambitious new VFX series.

The Science Unit produces a huge range of bold and trail-blazing content. We combine the greatest factual storytellers, unrivalled production values and specialist factual knowledge, to tell stories that reach the four corners of the planet. We supply content to a range of broadcasters and platforms including the BBC, Channel 4, Channel 5, PBS, Netflix and YouTube, as well as branded content and podcasts.

We are looking for an experienced full-time production co-ordinator who is invested in the content and enjoys contributing to the common goals of a supportive production team. Must have experience in VFX and CGI, and be able to juggle/ prioritise different demands from different people; have stamina over a long production, resilience and understanding the knock-on of changes to plans and adapting accordingly.

What will you do?

• You will report to the Line Producer and in partnership with the editorial team providing logistical and co-ordinator support to their production teams, ensuring delivery on schedule within budget and within operational and financial constraints.
• You will also contribute to and help to implement, practical actions to reduce environmental impact throughout production.

What does it take?

• You must have a genuine interest in BBC Studios output and Science content 
• You’ll have experience working as a Production Co-ordinator across Factual content
• Must have experience working on VFX or CGI productions
• Experience of working on productions involving international delivery/co-productions
• Strong organisational and planning skills paired with accuracy and an aptitude for systems
• Prior experience using Albert and delivering sustainable productions 

Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary package
• Flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance
• 26 days holiday (plus an additional day which is a Corporation Day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days
• A defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Excellent career progression – access to courses, webinars, workshops and the opportunity to work in different areas of the organisation

The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce, that represents the audiences we serve, and encourages applications from candidates from any background, especially people from diverse communities. Equity of opportunity is important to us, and we endeavour to make our processes equal, fair and meritocratic for everybody.

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.

As a Level 2 Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please contact us on reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.uk.

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