Job Title: Assistant Producer (Religious Programming Department)

Reporting to: Head of Religious Programming

Working Hours: Full time 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday (Flexibility required to work weekends, bank holidays and additional hours)

Salary: Competitive based on knowledge, skills & experience

Company: Islam Channel Limited

Location: Head Office - IG2 7BS

The ideal candidate will be a talented and experienced Producer who is passionate about creating and sharing, interesting and inspirational high-quality content for a Muslim audience in the UK and around the world. The candidate for this post will be required to have a thorough understanding of the Islam.


This Producer role is primarily focusing on Religious Programming but may also be involved in the following genres: Current Affairs and News in the world Lifestyle, Factual and Documentaries.


The Role

With the team, develop and produce high quality and creative original content, programmes, series and podcasts across platforms from concept to completion
Ensure projects adhere to the overall vision of the company in line with the budget, available resources and agreed time frame
Plan and execute the development phase which may include carrying out research, creating and pitching treatment, writing script, arranging suitable guests / presenters / panellists for the show, corresponding via email or telephone or social media as required
Manage pre-production preparations - lead kick off meetings with key stakeholders as well as brief team and crew before shoot
Manage the team in your department (if applicable) and offer training i.e., volunteers, work experience students, graduate interns, researchers, presenters etc.
Create current affairs content for Islam Channel social media
Ability to create and produce location shoots
Desirable to present religious shows
Strong advantage the ability to self-film and edit
Organise shoots and liaise with Studio Manager as and when required to book shoots and plan sets, filming, lighting and set-up accordingly
Collaborate with your line manager regularly to understand our objectives and contribute to programming strategy
Apply Ofcom guidelines and adhere to editorial policy throughout
Oversee shoots whether on location or in the studio
Troubleshoot problems that may arise during the entire phase of the project
Ensure set and location is appropriate, fit for filming and presentable
Ensure audio, lighting and visuals are of high quality when filming
Manage your direct reports and check accuracy of all invoices, purchase order forms, expense claim forms before approving (if applicable)
Ensure all health and safety guidelines are followed on all shoots/locations
Conduct risk assessments for all productions or when appropriate
Ensure accurate completion of booking forms and attain relevant in-house and third-party approvals and clearances before arranging shoots


Skills

An advanced understanding of Islam and a passion for sharing religious content in an inspiring and engaging way
A passion for sharing religious content in an inspiring and engaging way
Experience of working on complex productions, for example those involving varied stakeholders, staff and freelance staff
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent project planning skills
An understanding of creating and working within project budgets
Ability to work within a team
Ability to film using DSLR cameras
Ability to present on camera for relevant programmes


Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in a relevant subject is essential for this role


Experience

Ideally minimum 3+ years of relevant experience in broadcast television and proven track record of creating original high-quality programmes
To have proven work experience of delivering religious programming content
To be proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, especially with Premiere Pro and After Effects