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Technical Operations
Fixed Term - Full Time
Bristol, GB, BS1 6BX
Job Closing Date: 2/6/25
THE ROLE
This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply for this role you should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either: the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010), or the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland. You’re broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This definition includes both apparent and non-apparent conditions and impairments, and medical conditions such as Cancer, HIV or Multiple Sclerosis.
We are committed to making the process of applying for this role as accessible as possible. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the application process, or have any questions about our BBC Extend programme, please contact the BBC Extend team.
The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workface that disabled people face. To do this, we have our own dedicated BBC Access and Disability Service that provides assessments and support throughout employment with us. If you are successful in applying for this role and require workplace adjustments, we will work with you to get your adjustments in place. If you’d like more information on BBC Extend, please visit the BBC Extend webpage. (EX2324)
ABOUT BBC STUDIOS
BBC Studios is a world-renowned content studio and channels & streaming business, powered by British creativity, with a reach that touches audiences in every corner of the globe.
We work with outstanding creative talent who are responsible for platform-defining shows from Strictly Come Dancing to Eastenders, Prehistoric Planet to Planet Earth III.
The range and quality of our content is unsurpassed, creating critical and commercial successes and global phenomena.
From BAFTAs to RTS Awards, BBC Studios is Britain’s most awarded production company and the only producer with three of the top ten shows on IMDB; we’re the home of bbc.com, the widest-read English language news website in the world; and the UK’s largest distributor of British content.
BBC Studios’ Natural History Unit (NHU) is the leading producer of wildlife programming, creating award-winning content with a world class reputation.
Our output ranges from ambitious landmarks (Planet Earth III and Dynasties) to children’s programming (Deadly Dinosaurs and Andy’s Adventures), as well as ground-breaking travel, adventure, formatted, presenter led and event programming such as Prehistoric Planet for Apple TV+ and the BAFTA winning Springwatch for the BBC.
BBC Studios NHU is embarking on a second ambitious Landmark plant-based series focussing on the remarkable relationships between plants and animals. The first series broke new ground with timelapse robotic technology that allowed us to travel into the plants’ world on their own timescale. This series picks up where the first series left off, developing that technology further to take the viewer deep into the battle grounds and partnerships between plants and animals.
We are seeking a Junior Assistant Technical Producer (JTAP) to support colleagues and run the production team operational facility, ensuring that the right equipment is available and ready for purpose when required, taking on responsibility for the maintenance of equipment. We’re looking for someone who is passionate and inquisitive when it comes to all things technical regarding wildlife filming techniques. This is a full-time role and you will be based at Bridgewater House (NHU offices) and be expected to be either in the office every day apart from when you are in the studio or on location.
THE ROLE
* Responsible for the maintenance and prep of range of cameras and ancillary equipment owned by the production including equipment being used in the studio.
* To assist with the preparation, transport and set up of a range of cameras, as currently used in wildlife content acquisition, including packing and loading vehicles, following requirements for safe loading and ways of working.
* Checking equipment in and out, using an efficient system devised for purpose.
* To assist camera persons and production staff engaged on natural history projects at base and, when necessary, on location or in the timelapse studios.
* Keep up to date logs of production owned equipment and safety checks.
* Ensure camera equipment is clean and tested after each trip.
* Advise productions on the best use of kit – both for hiring in and purchasing.
* Advise productions on new technologies in order to ensure productions are using innovative kit and techniques.
* Ensure that equipment, including vehicle-mounted equipment is issued in a safe working condition, including ensuring that all relevant test documentation is up-to-date and reporting any problems; ensure that equipment/cases are in good working order.
* Maintain camera and technical consumable levels.
* Effectively use allocation or purchasing/stock control systems, allocating equipment, resolving shortages and hire queries, advising operational staff and managers of any shortages which cannot be resolved
* IT skills are essential; must be able to operate with confidence a range of appropriate applications, including one or more used in media management.
* To be involved with/undertake project work under the direction of others.
WHAT DOES IT TAKE?
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA;
* Knowledge and understanding of photographic techniques applicable to wildlife production and in particular motion control and timelapse photography.
* Technical expertise that must include: an understanding of the underlying principles of video and still digital photography; hands-on operation of digital cameras; an understanding of the processes associated with supplying material for websites and web pages. Also to include maintenance of kit.
* A strong, developed interest in natural history and natural history programme making.
* An ability to learn and understand new and novel technology used in natural history film making.
* Full clean driving licence in order todrive BBC or hire vehicles, ensuring compliance with regulation and BBC policies.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA;
* Experience of working with broadcast cameras.
* Experience of working on location with film crews would be advantageous.
* Experience of timelapse photography.
* Ability to self-shoot and operate a drone.
LIFE AT BBC STUDIOS
We don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you’ve read about our values and behaviours here .
The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce, that represents the audiences we serve, and encourages applications from candidates from any background, especially people from diverse communities. Equity of opportunity is important to us, and we endeavour to make our processes equal, fair and meritocratic for everybody. More information on our D&I plan can be found here .
BBC Studios puts sustainability at the heart of everything we do both onscreen and offscreen, including delivering against the BBC Group’s science-based Net Zero targets. More information on sustainability at BBC Studios can be found here .
We are proud to share that we are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and if you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please contact us on reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.uk.
WHAT WILL YOU GAIN FROM WORKING AT BBC STUDIOS?
* We offer a competitive salary package.
* Flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance.
* 26 days holiday (plus an additional day which is a Corporation Day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days.
* Parental leave for new parents, regardless of gender, of up to a year with 18 weeks fully paid.
* A defined contribution pension scheme with employer contributions up to 10%; and life assurance (at 4 times annual salary), eligibility for discounted dental, health care, gym and much more through salary sacrifice.
* Excellent career progression – access to courses, webinars, workshops and theopportunity to work in different areas of the organisation.
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
Job Requisition: 24016
Band: B
Contract type: Fixed term, 12 months
Salary:Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking andexternal market insights.
Working Pattern: Office based, with the possibility of some location work, but this is not guaranteed.
Start date: July 2025
Interviews will be held in person wb 9th June 2025.
DISCLAIMER
This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.
BBC Group and Public Services, Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, United Kingdom, W1A 1AA. BBC Studios Distribution Limited, company no: 01420028, registered address: 1 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, United Kingdom W12 7FA.
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