Production Co-ordinator, Audio Science - Cardiff, United Kingdom - BBC

Description

Package Description

Vacancy Ref: 15083

Band: B
Contract type: 1 fixed term contract/attachment to end 31st March 2025
Location: Office base is Cardiff. This is a hybrid role and the successful candidate will balance office with home working. Working days are Monday to Friday and days for part-time roles will be chosen based on production needs

Salary: £25,609 - £35,961 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

NB: Whilst this role is based in Cardiff, we are also advertising two other fixed term contracts/attachments within the hub, with our teams in Bristol. Further details and the job application can be found here:

We're happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

Freelancers are eligible to apply for an internal role if they are on a Worker Contract and they have worked continuously for 6 months. If they have worked for less than 6 months continuously or have a break of 3 weeks or more between engagements, they must seek Divisional HR approval to apply for an internal role prior to submitting an application.

If they are unsure which contract they are on, they can speak to their booker or the HR BP, however if it helps - both a PAYE freelance or Modus Gross contract is considered a Worker contract and covered by the Worker terms found

FOR THIS ROLE:

Welsh language skills are not necessary / Nid yw sgiliau yn yr iaith Gymraeg yn angenrheidiol

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English / Mae modd cyflwyno ceisiadau yn Gymraeg, ac ni fydd cais a gyflwynir yn Gymraeg yn cael ei drin yn llai ffafriol na chais a gyflwynir yn Saesneg

Job Introduction

In 2021, the BBC announced plans to move even more of our productions to bases across the UK.

The creation of BBC Audio Wales and the West of England as a new hub within BBC Audio, has seen radio production teams in Cardiff and Bristol lead the way with a variety of programmes and podcasts. Our areas of production include;- science, current affairs, factual, rural affairs, food, documentaries, books, arts, music and drama. Staff have opportunities to collaborate, develop ideas and further their careers across a wide variety of output for all the BBC Radio networks, the World Service and BBC Sounds.

The BBC Audio Science department within this hub, are in a position to appoint a Production Co-ordinator on a Fixed Term Contract or attachment to work with our team based in Central Square, Cardiff. If successful, you'll be part of a team of PCs working on programmes such as Inside Health, All in the Mind, Crowd Science and Unexpected Elements. The right person will be an excellent organiser and team player. You'll have a good knowledge of Audio, superb administrative and business skills and an interest in Radio 4 and World Service programmes.

BBC Audio has around 670 editorial and technical staff who create and deliver more than 100 hours of original audio every day. Our podcasts and radio programmes are heard across the UK and around the world and we work with some of the biggest names in music, entertainment and journalism. We collaborate with world class partners to deliver social value. This is just a selection of the 22,500 programmes we work on every year -

Main Responsibilities

The Production Co-ordinator provides logistical and co-ordination support to the production team on one or more productions, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
As a Production Co-ordinator you will:

Please contact Honor McDougall () if you have any queries regarding this role

Are you the right candidate?

The ideal candidate will have:

About the BBC

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