Closing date: Monday 28th May 2012 - extended to Monday 4th June 2012

**Please note, you must have previous strong cost control and budgeting experience from a short-form capacity.**

Job summary & Reason job exists:

This is one of two new Producer roles within our Creative Services team and will, alongside the other Producer role, provide production support (particularly cost control, timings and efficiencies) for our creative and marketing departments.

The role will be responsible for running all production and budgetary functions (allocated by Channel Marketing) relating to On air promotions, design (Channel rebrands / logo refresh / etc), Print and Digital for our Portfolio.

The role will report to Head of Creative, work closely with the Creative Manager, marketing and channel teams as well as our agency partners to ensure that all Marketing creative across all 10 channels in our portfolio are executed on time and on budget.


Key Result Areas/Core Responsibilities:

• Ensure all marketing projects run on time and on allocated budget across all channels
• Responsible for overseeing production for any creative and marketing projects including by external agencies and freelancers at the best possible cost to us
• Effectively manage workflow, staffing and cost levels within the Creative Services department
• Negotiate deals and contracts with external suppliers at best value to us.
• Help create a streamlined and effective promo process maximising the effectiveness of resources across all departments.
• Effectively manage relationships with production teams at external agency partners

Knowledge and Experience:

• Proven track record within all aspect of production - on / off air / digital and print - (process, people, cost control and resource allocation).
• Rich experience of managing and negotiating budgets
• Experience in working in a multi channel environment
• Experience of operating as part of a diverse team in a creative environment
• Knowledge of the freelance market in relation to on and off air creation and production

Key Competencies:

• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• A skilled negotiator with the ability to broker the best deals
• Project management skills
• Thorough knowledge of health and safety in relation to production
• Work to tight deadlines and interact with a host of departments
• Skilled at managing multiple stakeholders and priorities
• Strong relationship management skills
• Enthusiasm and passion for TV, production and creative.