Producer Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

  * - To be responsible for the day-to-day management of Current Affairs TV production.
  * - To be responsible for setting and maintaining production/editorial standards, taking responsibility for legal and editorial issues, and operating within the Editorial Guidelines.
  * - To manage and support the Series Producer in delivering creative films, based on original journalism.
  * - Build and maintain strong relationships for cross genre team working
  * - Manage, the Current Affairs TV production unit to ensure effective and efficient running of the TV output
  * - In collaboration with the Production Exec ensure staff time is used effectively over a variety of projects in the department
  * - Build and promote an open, collaborative and creative culture which encourages and inspires innovative and distinctive output.
  * - Drive the development process, understanding channel strategies and audiences, and through first class forward planning.
  * - In collaboration with appropriate colleagues, set clear and achievable objectives and provide constructive feedback. Appraise performance at appropriate levels and deal effectively with poor performance.
  * - Be aware of the diverse nature of our audiences and demonstrate a commitment to diversity in the workplace
  * - To hold overall responsibility for Health and Safety and risk management to ensure a safe working environment

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PROFESSIONAL SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE Producer Job Description

Knowledge

- Understanding of editorial guidelines, target audience, programme, department and Broadcast objectives.

Experience

  * - Excellent track record as a programme maker displaying strong journalistic and creative film-making skills. Experience of prime time popular magazine formats desirable.
  * - Demonstrable leadership qualities at a senior level, preferably at Executive producer or Editor level, including good interpersonal and team building skills; demonstrable successful in managing multiple production teams; awareness of employment practices including appraisal, and conditions of service
  * - Collaborative approach to management, demonstrating a flexible approach to problem solving
  * - A demonstrably strong ability in writing scripts and in managing a cutting-room.
  * -Sound editorial judgment and a thorough knowledge of legal and editorial guidelines. Extensive experience of making judgements on matters of editorial sensitivity.
  * - Sound knowledge or ability to acquire it, of publicity, editorial and commissioning processes.
  * - Awareness of the programme budgeting, costing and forecasting procedures, or ability to quickly acquire this knowledge, as well as knowledge of current market costs of internal and external resources. Experience of managing large and complex budgets.
  * - Sound understanding of the broadcasting industry.
  * - Awareness of audience research, topical issues and gaps within current TV output.

Competencies Producer Job Description

  1. Leadership-gives staff a clear sense of direction and purpose. Creates an environment in which people support each other.
  2. Decision-making-is ready and able to take initiative, originate action and be responsible for the consequences of decisions.
  3. Communication skills-communicates well at all levels. Listens and encourages discussion and two-way communication. Creates a positive environment in which people feel it is safe to say what they think and feel.
  4. Managing relationships-demonstrates ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people. Proactively offers constructive feedback to others. Actively provides an opportunity for others to participate in group situations.
  5. Planning and organising-provides an effective framework, including contingency plans, within which others can operate. Prioritises and plans activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resource requirements. Delegates tasks appropriately.
  6. Resilience-demonstrates the ability to maintain personal effectiveness by managing emotions in the face of pressure, set backs or when dealing with provocative situations. Can demonstrate an approach to work that is characterised by commitment, motivation and energy.

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Producer Job Description