BBC Gardeners' World is the UK's best loved and most respected gardening programme on TV.

It is a flagship BBC Two series which attracts over 2 million viewers a week and is coming up to its 57th year. We are currently looking for highly motivated Runners to join our busy production team in Bristol.

Main Responsibilities

The Runner role provides support to the production management and editorial teams both in the office and out on location. Normal office hours will generally apply but a flexible approach is required, particularly on location and subject to the BBC's policies and guidelines. Duties will vary, but are likely to include the following:

• Assisting with office paperwork and processes.
• Managing kit, equipment and cards for upcoming shoots.
• Purchasing and processing expenses.
• Assisting on location with marshalling members of the public and looking after contributors and On-Screen Talent.
• Assisting camera crew and production team on location including with kit, sourcing props, managing catering and driving equipment to/from Bristol base.
• Collecting and delivering rushes to post-production house.
• Assisting Production Management Assistants, Researchers and Assistant Producers with day-to-day tasks.
• Contributing ideas for future episodes and assisting in any other general programme duties as required.
• To carry out all duties in accordance with Health and Safety regulations and with Sustainability in mind.

Are you the right candidate?
The ideal would candidate would have:

• At least 2 years of working in TV production and/or on location at events.
• Great communication skills with the confidence to build strong working relationships with a wide range of contacts.
• Experience working with High Profile Talent.
• Confidence with IT systems and the ability to learn new software/systems quickly.
• Effective time management and organisational skills and the initiative to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritise a conflicting workload efficiently and to maintain standards of accuracy and attention to detail when working to deadlines or changing priorities.
• The ability to problem-solve and suggest effective solutions.
• An awareness of financial responsibility including some experience with petty cash/managing spend.
• An awareness of diversity and sustainability and their importance within the production environment.
• Clean driving licence and confident driver, including experience of driving vans and larger vehicles.
• An awareness and appreciation of Gardeners' World brand and a proven passion for working in TV production.
• Able to travel, overnight and work on location across the UK frequently.

Package Description

Band - A
Contract type - Various Fixed-term full-time contracts during the months of February to October 2024
Location - Bristol and remote working