Production Coordinator C (Glasgow)

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: 9 month attachment/ Fixed-term Contract, Full-time 
DEPARTMENT: BBC News  (Scotland)
LOCATION: Glasgow (Hybrid)
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £29,000 - £35,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

We're happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to, please indicate your preference in the application – though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Join the exciting world of BBC Scotland News & Current Affairs Longform Team as a Production Coordinator. Working mainly on Gaelic News series Eòrpa you’ll play a vital role in supporting the delivery of this powerful content across multiple platforms including Linear TV and BBC i-player. From planning to post-production, your organisational skills will help bring impactful stories to life—shaping content that resonates with audiences in Scotland, the UK, Europe and beyond.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM
Be part of a passionate, creative team producing powerful stories that tackle real-world issues.  You’ll work on highly impactful stories both in Scotland and across Europe gaining hands-on experience of international filming and networking with freelance colleagues across Europe. With a collaborative culture and opportunities to grow, this is a chance to make meaningful contributions in a fast-paced yet supportive environment.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

• Provide day-to-day production support to the Eòrpa team and at times offer support to the wider Production Management colleagues in News. You will work in partnership with editorial colleagues to deliver outstanding, multi-platform content.


• Must be able to work on your own initiative, be proactive as well as work as part of the Team.  


• Generate and distribute film schedules, ensuring all talent, crew, and contributors are engaged appropriately and kept informed of logistics both in the office and on location.


• Record and report 50/50 data monthly to the production team.


• Gather and maintain Albert evidence throughout the production process. 

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Experience and knowledge of BBC Systems: (ACON, Silvermouse, MyBusiness, Smartbook, Albert, Transport & Travel bookings/IT bookings).


• Knowledge of BBC procedures, policies and multiplatform awareness.


• Experience of foreign filming (liaising with IFU, foreign fixers and arranging carnets via BBC Shipping).


• You must have strong attention to detail.  Basic budgeting/financial skills.  Managing accurate running costs and reporting back to the Production Manager regularly.


• Demonstrable experience in working in a fast-paced environment with strong communication skills.

If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

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