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PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

BBC Studios Documentary Unit is seeking a Production coordinator to join the team behind one of Channel 4's most streamed series - Murder Case: The Digital Detectives.

Back for an expanded six-part run, the series explores how cutting-edge digital forensics have helped solve recent murder cases. With access to police forces across the UK, each episode will focus on a single solved case, providing a deeper insight into the digital lives of 21st century killers and their victims than ever before.

We're looking for a proactive and highly organised Production Coordinator to join our Documentary team. The ideal candidate will have experience working on sensitive content, as well as handling editorial needs and archival materials with discretion and accuracy. You will report to the Production Manager and, in partnership with the editorial team, deliver outstanding, distinctive content. The production coordinator will provide logistical and coordinator support to their production teams, ensuring delivery on schedule and within operational and financial constraints.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

The BBC Documentary Unit is home to some of the UK's most highly regarded talent, both on and off screen. Across our bases in Cardiff, London and Salford we craft bold, distinctive content with purpose, entertaining and educating audiences through powerful authored storytelling, a strong sense of purpose and a breadth of specialist knowledge.

We are proud of our culture of inclusion, where teams thrive on collaboration and production management colleagues support one another across locations and projects. Whether it's the harrowing realities explored in Life and Death Row, the acclaimed access-driven series The Met, the sharp consumer journalism of Rip Off Britain, or the moving and urgent Sarah: The Search for Justice, The Documentary Unit prides itself on being the heart of true and impactful story telling.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

Setting up shoots across the UK
Main port of call for all production team logistical needs
Support the Production Manager in smooth and efficient running of production
Able to prepare, manage, set and/or monitor specific production resource plans, budgets and buying/booking resources
Understanding of BBC resources, knowing when to bring in supporting departments e.g. business affairs, insurance, safety advisors

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE


ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

Demonstrable Production coordinating experience and a genuine passion within Factual content
Familiarity with broadcast production processes and workflows
Extensive knowledge of dealing with suppliers
Demonstrable experience of complex Post Production
Extensive experience of setting up UK filming
You'll have the ability to work positively and proactively within a busy team, work to tight deadlines and manage conflicting demands as well as demonstrating strong organisational, planning and numerical skills
Solid understanding of BBC values, including trust and accountability

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED

Experience working within Crime content
Proficient in paperwork delivery
Versed in offloading and managing of rushes
Knowledge of BBC systems