Runners Pool, Gardeners' World & Flower Shows - BBC Studios Global Entertainment Runners Pool, Gardeners' World & Flower Shows - BBC Studios Global Entertainment

The Runner role provides support to the production management and editorial teams both in the office and out on location. Normal office hours will generally apply but a flexible approach is required, particularly on location and subject to BBC policies and guidelines. Duties will vary, but are likely to include the following:

• Assisting with office paperwork and processes.
• Managing kit, equipment and cards for upcoming shoots.
• Purchasing and processing expenses.
• Assisting on location with marshalling members of the public and looking after contributors and On-Screen Talent.
• Assisting camera crew and production team on location including with kit, sourcing props, managing catering and driving equipment to/from Bristol base.
• Collecting and delivering rushes to post-production house.
• Assisting Production Management Assistants, Researchers and Assistant Producers with day-to-day tasks.
• Contributing ideas for future episodes and assisting in any other general programme duties as required.
• To carry out all duties in accordance with Health and Safety regulations and with Sustainability in mind.
  
  At least 2 years of working in TV production and/or on location at events.
• Great communication skills with the confidence to build strong working relationships with a wide range of contacts.
• Experience working with High Profile Talent.
• Confidence with IT systems and the ability to learn new software/systems quickly.
• Effective time management and organisational skills and the initiative to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritise a conflicting workload efficiently and to maintain standards of accuracy and attention to detail when working to deadlines or changing priorities.
• The ability to problem-solve and suggest effective solutions.
• An awareness of financial responsibility including some experience with petty cash/managing spend.
• An awareness of diversity and sustainability and their importance within the production environment.
• Confident driving various vehicles with a clean and valid driving licence (and for insurance purposes be over the age of 23 as there will be a requirement to drive using BBC issued vehicles)
• An awareness and appreciation of Gardeners' World brand and a proven passion for working in TV production.
• Able to travel, overnight and work on location across the UK frequently.
  
  BBC Studios is a global creative powerhouse for the development, production and distribution of bold, British, content. We produce more than 2,500 hours of content per year, operate in 22 markets globally and generate revenue of £1.4bn, returning around £200m profit to BBC Public Service each year.
Factual Entertainment Productions produce a wide range of original, well-loved and highly acclaimed TV productions, such as Bargain Hunt, Weatherman Walking, Antiques Roadshow, Gardeners' World and Countryfile. BBC Gardeners' World is the UK's best loved and most respected gardening TV programme. A flagship BBC Two series about to celebrate its 58th anniversary, it forms a key part of BBC Studios slate of programmes. If you have a passion for gardening and would like to share your enthusiasm with like-minded people, Gardeners' World is inviting applications from highly motivated Runners who would like to be considered for future opportunities to work on the programme in 2025. Joining our Gardeners' World pool of successful candidates will enable you to be offered work to join our busy production team in Bristol as and when opportunities arise on the production.