Production Manager – Morning Live
Join the team behind BBC One’s Morning Live! We’re looking for an experienced Production Manager to join our Studio team from End of August 2026 to end of March 2026, helping deliver one of the BBC’s most popular daily live programmes from our Manchester city centre studio. Working closely with the Line Producer, you'll play a central role in the smooth delivery of the show, leading on budgets, contracting, compliance, studio operations, recruitment, and team management. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of a high profile live programme, bringing ambitious editorial ideas to life for audiences across the UK.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead on sections of Studio budget, forecasting and cost reporting to Line Producer, working closely with editorial teams to ensure editorial ambition works within budget
- Manage contracting, bookings and rate negotiations for crew, contributors and on screen talent.
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding and day-to-day management of production staff, freelancers and placements, alongside a line producer
- Ensure compliance with BBC policies, legal and regulatory requirements, including copyright, rights clearance and health & safety procedures.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, suppliers, agents and key stakeholders.
- Support a positive, inclusive and collaborative team culture, helping a team of Studio Production Management to develop and thrive.
- Contribute to the planning and delivery of a fast-paced daily live programme.
What We're Looking For
- Significant experience working at Production Manager level.
- Strong knowledge of end to end production processes.
- Experience managing budgets and production finances.
- Experience with financial systems (such as Smartbook and Ecat), or the ability to learn new systems quickly and effectively.
- Excellent organisational, planning and communication skills.
- Knowledge of music, copyright clearance and fair dealing.
- Proven experience leading, supporting and developing production teams.
- Studio production experience is essential.
- Live broadcast experience is desirable but not essential.
- The ability to remain calm, solutions focused and collaborative in a busy production environment.
Additional Information
This role requires a studio presence 3-4 days per week, including Mondays and Fridays.
