Researcher, This Farming Life
Publicerad 2024-11-07
THE ROLE
To maintain consistent and professional communication with contributors To work closely with the Producer/Director on location to ensure the success of the shoot both editorially and technically To help the PD identify and keep track of potential stories To support the Producer/Director and Production Management team in the planning of shoots and staying across any last minute changes. To help organise and set up filming at various ad hoc locations, such as livestock marts Helping with location sound, setting up and managing Go Pros and occasional self-shooting to 2nd camera level Location data wrangling, and ensuring all material filmed or recorded on the shoot is safely backed up, documented and transported back to the main production office. Potentially take production stills
WHAT DOES IT TAKE?
Competent technical skills, including experience of location sound, self-shooting and Data wrangling. Able to stay on location for 2 to 4 days per week. This can sometimes be for longer, and can include some weekend work for which you’ll be given days off in lieu. Strong planning and organisational skills. Comfortable working in close proximity to farm animals and in a farming/outdoor environment in often inclement weather. Excellent people skills and the ability to maintain a creative, problem-solving approach in fast-changing and challenging situations. Researcher TV broadcast credits on observational documentary programmes. Full UK driving licence
LIFE AT BBC STUDIOS
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PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
Job Reference: 19854
Band: B
Contract: Fixed term, 5 months
Location: Based in Glasgow
Start date: 6th January 2025
Interviews are expected to take place w/c 25th November.
WHAT WILL YOU GAIN FROM WORKING AT BBC STUDIOS?
We offer a competitive salary package
Flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance
Parental leave for new parents, regardless of gender, of up to a year with 18 weeks fully paid
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
REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS
We are proud to share that we are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and if you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please contact us on k.
