Assistant Producer

The ideal candidate will be a talented and experienced Producer who is passionate about creating and sharing interesting and inspirational high-quality content for a Muslim audience in the UK and around the world. The candidate for this post will be required to have a thorough understanding of Islam. This Producer role is primarily focused on Religious Programming but may also be involved in Current Affairs and News, Lifestyle, Factual and Documentaries.

Responsibilities:

• With the team, develop and produce high quality and creative original content, programmes, series and podcasts across platforms from concept to completion.
• Ensure projects adhere to the overall vision of the company in line with the budget, available resources and agreed time frame.
• Plan and execute the development phase which may include carrying out research, creating and pitching treatment, writing script, arranging suitable guests/presenters/panellists for the show, corresponding via email or telephone or social media as required.
• Manage pre-production preparations - lead kick off meetings with key stakeholders as well as brief team and crew before shoot.
• Manage the team in your department (if applicable) and offer training i.e., volunteers, work experience students, graduate interns, researchers, presenters etc.
• Create current affairs content for Islam Channel social media.
• Ability to create and produce location shoots.
• Desirable to present religious shows.
• Strong advantage the ability to self-film and edit.
• Organise shoots and liaise with Studio Manager as and when required to book shoots and plan sets, filming, lighting and set-up accordingly.
• Collaborate with your line manager regularly to understand objectives and contribute to programming strategy.
• Apply Ofcom guidelines and adhere to editorial policy throughout.
• Oversee shoots whether on location or in the studio.
• Troubleshoot problems that may arise during the entire phase of the project.
• Ensure set and location is appropriate, fit for filming and presentable.
• Ensure audio, lighting and visuals are of high quality when filming.
• Manage your direct reports and check accuracy of all invoices, purchase order forms, expense claim forms before approving (if applicable).
• Ensure all health and safety guidelines are followed on all shoots/locations.
• Conduct risk assessments for all productions or when appropriate.
• Ensure accurate completion of booking forms and attain relevant in-house and third-party approvals and clearances before arranging shoots.

Skills:

• An advanced understanding of Islam and a passion for sharing religious content in an inspiring and engaging way.
• A passion for sharing religious content in an inspiring and engaging way.
• Experience of working on complex productions, for example those involving varied stakeholders, staff and freelance staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent project planning skills.
• An understanding of creating and working within project budgets.
• Ability to work within a team.
• Ability to film using DSLR cameras.
• Ability to present on camera for relevant programmes.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant subject is essential for this role.

Experience:

• Ideally minimum 3+ years of relevant experience in broadcast television and proven track record of creating original high-quality programmes.
• Proven work experience of delivering religious programming content.
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Premiere Pro and After Effects.