Series Producer, Rip Off Britain Talent Pool

Rip Off Britain is looking for a talented Series Producer. We need experienced programme-makers with demonstrable success on directly comparable output, who relish the opportunity of leading teams on output that can be pressured and contentious, but has high impact and particularly resonates with the audience., As Series Producer you will lead the team producing specific output, ensuring high editorial standards are maintained whilst being creative in our production. Leadership is key - you will oversee the team and be responsible for it at every stage of the production process, including research and pre-production; location filming; and post production. You will create a vision for the series and inspire others to realise it., Joining the pool will mean that you will be offered work as and when opportunities arise. Our focus will be over the next 12 months starting April 2024. Appointment to the pool will not entitle candidates to permanent contracts with the BBC, those will have to be applied for in the normal way. The Talent Pool serves as a database of Series Producers who have the necessary skills and experience to work with us, and forms a group of candidates that will be considered as a priority should a short-term (non-permanent) position become vacant.

This role requires the highest standards of creativity and popular journalism, an ability to thrive against tight deadlines and budgets, and excellent management and leadership skills., Preferably with experience as a Series Producer and a background in news and/or current affairs journalism, you will have a track record of managing a production from ideas generation through to delivery. Evidence of sound editorial judgement and the ability to lead and motivate a team are essential. You'll bring excellent writing skills, management experience, and demonstrable experience of organising and keeping on top of changing schedules in a fast-moving pressurised environment, with often contentious material.

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