Assistant Producer (Current Affairs)

Reporting to: Chief Content Officer

Working Hours: Full time 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday (Flexibility required to work weekends, bank holidays and additional hours)

Salary: Competitive Based On Knowledge, Skills Experience

Company: Islam Channel Limited

Location: Head Office – IG2 7BS

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. This Producer role is primarily focusing on Current Affairs and News in the world but may also be involved in the following genres: Religious (must have a strong knowledge of Islam), Lifestyle, Factual and Documentaries.

The Role

• 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.
• Create current affairs content for Islam Channel social media.
• Ability to do location shoots.
• Desirable to present current affairs shows.
• Strong advantage the ability to self-film and edit.
• 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.
• Organise shoots and liaise with Studio Manager/crew as and when required to book shoots and plan sets, filming, lighting and set-up accordingly.
• Collaborate with your line manager regularly to understand our 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

• A passion for covering current affairs 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.
• Previous experience of producing and covering Current Affairs and News content.
• To be proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, especially with Premiere Pro and After Effects.

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries: Broadcast Media Production and Distribution