Audio Visual Producer (Factual) - EXTEND

Contract type: 1 year fixed‑term contract, 5 days per week, start Monday 7th September 2026 depending on notice period.

Department: BBC Studios Audio

Location: London – Television Centre (London W12) minimum 3 days per week depending on production commitments. Opportunity to work remotely.

Proposed salary range: £40,200‑£69,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

Online interviews will be held w/c 13th July 2026 with second round interviews in person w/c 20th July 2026.

Please note: candidates are requested not to use AI as part of writing tasks.

This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply you should identify as deaf, disabled or neuro‑divergent and must meet the definition of disability in the Equality Act 2010 or the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (if applying in Northern Ireland). The definition includes physical or mental impairment that substantially and long‑term negatively affects daily activities, including conditions such as cancer, HIV or multiple sclerosis. We are committed to an accessible application process. If you need adjustments or access support, contact extend@bbc.co.uk. The BBC provides workplace adjustments to eliminate barriers. Adjustments can be arranged after a successful application.

Purpose of the Role

We are looking for a dynamic and driven producer of long‑form visual content. The role involves developing and producing new visualised podcasts for BBC and commercial platforms, as well as visualising existing audio content. You will work closely with producers and executives across the BBC Studios Audio unit and coordinate with TV colleagues in the wider factual community.

Key Responsibilities and Impact

• Lead the development and delivery of innovative and high‑performing audio and audio‑visual content for BBC and third‑party platforms.
• Oversee studio and location recordings, managing audio and multi‑camera workflows to ensure strong sound, visual coherence and editorial integrity.
• Lead, motivate and support a multidisciplinary production team, delivering a clear editorial vision aligned with strategy and fostering a professional culture.
• Understand and contribute to creating short‑form content derived from long‑form material.
• Manage relationships with hosts and contributors and build a durable production model.
• Plan and manage production workflows, schedules and budgets in collaboration with Production Management.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience producing successful video content in a commercial environment.
• Passion for developing and innovating entertaining audio and video formats across factual genres.
• Experience building and maintaining effective relationships with hosting talent, contributors and creative teams.
• Experience overseeing multi‑camera studio or location shoots or equivalent visual production workflows.
• Understanding of podcast commercial frameworks, including revenue, distribution and platform models for both audio and video.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate with others.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Flexible 35‑hour working week.
• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days.
• Defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym.
• Career development opportunities.

EEO and Diversity

We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion and/or belief.

Recruitment Checks

Employment screening checks will include reference checks, eligibility to work checks and safeguarding and adverse media/social media checks. An offer is conditional on satisfactory completion. Before your start date, you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges in line with our recruitment policy. Failure to disclose may result in withdrawal of the offer.

Contact

For general queries, contact bbchr@bbc.co.uk.