Naturewatch is looking for a Junior Production Manager to join the team behind our innovative visualised podcast series, bringing the best in UK wildlife to audiences weekly across linear and digital platforms.
Dates: 12th of October 2026 – June 2027 (3 days per week) This role is offered as a PAYE freelance contract subject to greenlight. Closing Date: 16th of September 2026
You will play a key role on a small and agile production team. Involving day-to-day management of the series, ensuring robust planning, accurate budgeting and the smooth weekly delivery of content from production through to post-production. This role is 3 days per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage production budget, forecasting and cost reporting, ensuring the series is delivered on budget.
- Oversee the filming and post-production schedule in a deadline driven environment, ensuring all deliverables are met across audio, visual and digital outputs.
- Coordinate filming and recording activities.
- Monitor Health & Safety and sustainability requirements across all production activity.
- Support commissioning, production set-up and delivery processes.
- Work closely with editorial and creative teams to ensure the visualised podcast is delivered to the highest production standards across all platforms.
About You
- Previous experience working on factual, documentary, podcast or digital content productions.
- Have multiple credits as a Production Coordinator, with the skills, knowledge and experience to successfully step up into a Junior Production Manager position.
- Strong budgeting and financial management skills, confident forecasting, reporting and closely managing production spend.
- Demonstrable knowledge of end-to-end production and post-production workflows across audio, video and digital platforms.
- Experience managing Health & Safety and sustainability requirements on location and across production.
- Excellent organisational, communication and project management skills.
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to build strong working relationships while managing competing priorities.
- A passion for wildlife, nature storytelling and engaging audiences through innovative digital content.
BBC Studios is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and strongly encourages applications from individuals from under-represented backgrounds.
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Junior Production Manager - Naturewatch employer: BBC Studios
At BBC Studios, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous learning opportunities and the chance to work on innovative projects in a vibrant environment. Located at the heart of the media industry, we offer unique advantages such as collaboration with top-tier talent and access to cutting-edge technology, making it a truly rewarding place for a Senior Digital Product Manager.
