Job Details
JOB TITLE: Audio Visual Producer (Factual)
JOB BAND: D
CONTRACT TYPE: 1 year fixed‑term Contract, 5 days per week, start Monday 7th September 2026 (subject to notice period)
DEPARTMENT: BBC Studios Audio
LOCATION: London – Television Centre (London W12), minimum 3 days per week (remote work available)
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: BAND D £40,200‑£69,000 (dependent on relevant skills, knowledge and experience)
Purpose of the Role
As an Audio Visual Producer (Factual) you will develop and produce new visualised podcasts for the BBC and commercial platforms as well as visualising existing audio content. You will work closely with the entire BBC Studios team, collaborating with producers, executives and TV colleagues in the broader Factual community. This role offers the chance to create long‑form visual content that marries factual storytelling with compelling visual style.
Key Responsibilities & Impact
- Lead the development and delivery of innovative audio‑visual content for a range of BBC and third‑party platforms and partners.
- 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 in line with the overall strategy and fostering a creative, safe, and professional workplace.
- Understand and contribute to the creation of short‑form content derived from long‑form productions.
- Work closely with hosts and contributors, building and sustaining productive relationships to capture high‑quality performances in audio and video.
- Plan and manage production workflows, schedules and budgets in collaboration with Production Management.
Essential Criteria
- Proven experience producing successful video content in a commercial environment.
- A demonstrable passion for developing and innovating entertaining audio and video formats across factual genres.
- Proven experience in 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.
- An 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.
Application Process
Online interviews will be held during the week commencing 13 July 2026, with a second round of in‑person interviews during the week commencing 20 July 2026. Candidates are requested not to use AI as part of writing tasks.
General Information
We are a globally recognised commercial media company fully owned by the BBC. Our portfolio includes podcasts, visualised content for iPlayer, Sounds, BBC YouTube, Radio 4, Radio 5 and commercial audio platforms, as well as direct‑to‑market content. We aim to produce high‑quality, engaging long‑form visual content and short‑form derivatives for YouTube and emerging platforms.
Legal and Compliance
This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, its principal accountabilities and the required skills, knowledge and experience. It is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved. Any offer will be conditional on satisfactory employment screening checks, including reference checks, eligibility to work checks and, where applicable, safeguarding and adverse media checks. The BBC will conduct these checks in accordance with our recruitment policy.
