OPPORTUNITY:

To proactively and reactively plan broadcast hours. The producer will need to be able to think on their feet and communicate well with others. The role will necessitate the ability to be a team leader and deal with talent.



RESPONSIBILITIES

Pre-Broadcast
• Taking the daily production meeting to inform the rest of the crew of any changes, scheduling issues, floor issues, discussing the day's line up in terms of the sell and how it should be structured, also how the product is going to be set up. Flag up any promotional items that require teasing.
• Prepping the products with the presenter & the member of the buying team, making sure that they are fit to go on-air, doing any additional research needed in order to maximise the sale.
• Checking for errors in the graphics.
• Ensuring that presenters have prepped the products and offering additional research that they have sourced. Guiding the presenter on how they will be structuring the sell.
• Ensuring that the presenter is fully equipped for their hours.
• Meeting financial targets whilst on air, makes the final decision as to whether to close the auction based upon the financial targets & time taken. Tracking and keeping a record of the sale of products and passing this information on to the Buyer & scheduler the following day.

Broadcast
• Producing the live out-put of 4 hour block of airtime at a time, (Current Arrangement - Subject to change as required by the business)
• Feedback to Production Manager verbally and in the shift report forms, detailing all of the important sales information for the day, ensuring that all faulty items and any product discrepancies are detailed.
• First point of contact for all other crew members in the event of a problem whilst on air & keeps all crew updated plus notifying the Production Manager during any emergency breaks taken.
• Responsible for changing the graphics during the live out-put and being in control of quantity.
• Abiding by OFCOM rules and responsibility for the show's content.
• Handover procedure for shift changeover and for breaks cover.
• Other reasonable duties as requested by the Production Manager.


IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:
1. General Knowledge and skills
¿ 2 years experience as a Producer
¿ Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent preferred.
¿ Previous experience required.
¿ Knowledge of PC based packages and keyboard skills (ability to use MS Office).
¿ Verbal and written communication skills.
¿ Ability to communicate effectively.
¿ Polite, friendly and assertive.
¿ Ability to work individually and within a team environment.

2. People Management
¿ Role models the THE JEWELLERY CHANNEL LTD core values.
¿ Supports team members in striving for excellence.

3. Impact on Business Strategy
¿ Must comply with contracts of control and adhere to all mandatory response time scales.

4. Functional Expertise
¿ Knowledge of PC systems.
¿ Good level of communication skills.
¿ Experience of working in a team preferred.

5. Problem Solving
¿ Verbal and written communication skills including effective questioning and listening.
¿ Resourceful, adaptable and flexible in their problem solving approach.

6. Interpersonal skills
¿ An innovative approach may be required when working within the team to enable you to support fellow members.
¿ Clear and concise business communication skills.
¿ Ability to communicate at all levels.