BBC Children's is looking for an experienced Series Producer with a passion for producing top class content for our audience to work on Justin's House.

Justin's House is a lively, noisy and messy 'as live' show for the youngest audience. Starring Justin Fletcher, his trusty friend Robert the Robot and house guest, Little Monster, the trio experience life in a house-share that is 'Justin's House'. Anything can happen! Neighbours pop by, CBeebies stars drop in, variety acts help out to create a narrative of pandemonium with heart. Filmed in front of an audience of 150 preschoolers, the series features songs, slapstick and real laugh out loud moments. It is loved by viewers and an extremely popular brand on CBeebies. Justin's House is a BAFTA and RTSNW award winning series with additional multiple nominations.

The BBC is the leading Children's broadcaster in the UK. We are proud of the award winning content we make across all platforms - television, online, radio, apps, YouTube, social media and more. BBC Children's is committed to offering the best cross-platform and on-demand service for all UK children, providing a trusted environment which is enriching, enabling and relevant to the under 16's. Our content seeks to entertain, inform and empower children, adding real value to their lives.

Role Responsibility
* As Series Producer you will lead and motivate the team, ensuring that the vision for the series is communicated and understood
* You will inspire the team to realise the vision by providing a strong sense of direction and a supportive environment in which to work.
* You will manage all stages of the production process, from scripting through filming to post-production and delivery.
* You will ensure that all deadlines are met, budgets not exceeded, BBC editorial guidelines are adhered to and the most creative, high quality content is produced.
* You will oversee the teams responsible for finding and casting suitable child and adult contributors; developing and providing content for new and existing rounds and supporting the Production Manager in delivering on time and on budget.

Are you the right candidate?
* You should be passionate about delivering for the Children's Pre School audience and able to reflect their diversity.
* You'll have a comprehensive awareness of BBC Children's output and children's content from other broadcasters.
* You should also have a knowledge of and interest in contemporary culture and entertainment particularly affecting children.
* Experience working with puppets and speciality acts would be beneficial but is not essential.
* You will be an experienced Series Producer with a proven track record in delivering Comedy or Entertainment shows to a preschool audience, ideally with an understanding of an 'as live' element to production.
* You must have experience of working in a studio, confidence in script writing story narrative for preschool and strong post production capabilities for a quick turnaround edit.
* You should have proven experience of developing strong working relationships with on-screen talent.
* Demonstrable experience of leading, motivating and managing large teams is essential, as is developing and managing the performance of all editorial staff.

Package Description
Band:E
Contract type: FTC/Attachment Feb 2020 - August 2020
Location: Salford