Studio Assistant Producer (Blue Peter) Talent Pool

JOB DETAILS JOB BAND: CCONTRACT TYPE: Freelance Talent PoolDEPARTMENT: BBC Studios Kids & FamilyLOCATION: SalfordWE ARE BBC STUDIOS A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the worlds most sought-after TV audio and digital content.Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful entertaining and inspiring stories for people all around the world.BLUE PETER TALENT POOLS The Blue Peter Assistant Producer talent pool is an opportunity for us to reach out and engage with people who want to work on the show.If you are selected to be in the talent pool it doesnt mean you will definitely end up working with us unfortunately. Being in the pool means you will be considered when opportunities come up.You dont need to be available to apply although we expect to have some opportunities coming up so if you are thats great. If not we will consider you when youre next free.If youre invited to work on Blue Peter you will need to be based in Salford for the duration of the contract or live within a commutable distance. Unfortunately we dont provide financial assistance for this or cover expenses.PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The worlds longest running childrens show Blue Peter is still inspiring children to be creative adventurous and inquisitive almost 70 years since it began!Each week the show features exciting challenges celebrities and activities. As Studio AP you will come up with ideas develop and pitch items and write the studio script alongside the Studio Producer.With a genuine enthusiasm for subjects ranging from arts & crafts to sport science nature and entertainment you will create content thats innovative entertaining and on trend speaking directly to our audiences about the things theyre interested in.WHY JOIN THE TEAM Working on one of the most iconic brands in British TV you will immerse yourself if in a wide range of exciting and topical content particularly digital first. You will see your pitches come to life work with high profile talent flex your development muscles and get to write 25-minute scripts.If youre an experienced AP who loves working with children and is interested in how they learn engage and enjoy themselves this is a brilliant opportunity to bring your skills passion and interests together in a fast-paced varied and rewarding role.YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT Generate ideas develop and plan engaging content for young audiences using strong editorial judgement Suggest and book contributors and high profile talent; engage with agents make compelling pitches and ensure guests resonate with our content and audience. Were especially keen on digital first ideas that utilise talent in this area. Write weekly studio scripts alongside the Studio Producer Support in studio by briefing and managing guests ensure content is delivered as planned and deputise for the Studio Producer as required Manage and support junior team members to ensure quality content is delivered against tight deadlinesYOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Experience of working as a Studio AP for a broadcast television production Proven ability to develop plan and deliver content for studio showing evidence of editorial judgement and tailoring content to suit specific audiences Script writing experience ideally for studio Experience of managing junior members of staff Experience of suggesting and booking high-profile talent Awareness and interest in how children are consuming content digitally and how our ideas could work on these platforms Awareness of the legal requirements and compliance relating to working with children Key Skills Archives Management,Assistant Producer,Pegasystems,Content Management Systems,Post Production,Administrative Experience,Adobe Premiere,Final Cut Pro,Video production,Content Management,Content Strategy,Writing Skills Employment Type : Gig Experience: years Vacancy: 1