Overview
Assistant Producer, BBC Sport Scotland role at BBC. This role reports to the Assistant Editor for Television and involves delivering content for Sportscene programmes and contributing to the original digital video team for online and social media.
Why join the team
Two Assistant Producers are being recruited to support increased TV sport programming including live Scotland internationals, Scottish Cup and SPFL Championship coverage, and Scottish Premiership & SWPL highlights. The role requires flexibility to work across TV, online and social media, with BBC Sport Scotland at the forefront of sports production.
Your key responsibilities and impact
* Offer new and fresh ways of delivering content editorially and colour-wise with a multi-platform approach.
* Edit match highlights in a fast-turnaround environment across SPFL & SWPL coverage.
* Generate fresh, modern ideas for informative sports programmes/features.
* Watch and digitally log sporting action accurately, identifying what is important or useful for pre-recorded material or live content at Pacific Quay Glasgow.
* Coordinate the VT area – replays and analysis – at Pacific Quay or on live Outside Broadcasts and work closely with, and direct, EVS operatives.
* Knowledge and ability to use editing software – Avid Newscutter/Media Composer; Avid Assist/Media Manager desirable.
* Self-shooting ability also desirable.
Essential criteria
Your skills and experience
* In-depth knowledge of sport, particularly Scottish football.
* Experience in creating multi-platform content and packages in both long and short form.
* Live TV experience – on both studio-based programmes and outside broadcasts.
* Knowledge of Avid editing systems; Newscutter and Assist.
* Ability to self-shoot desirable.
Employment details
* JOB BAND: C
* CONTRACT TYPE: Attachment / Fixed-term Contract, Full-time until 03/06/2026
* DEPARTMENT: Nations, BBC Sport Scotland
* LOCATION: Glasgow
* PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: Up to £42,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
Flexible working discussions are welcome in the application; there is no obligation to decide now, and flexible working will be part of the offer stage.
Disclaimer: This job description outlines essential characteristics and principal accountabilities, including required skills, knowledge and experience for satisfactory performance. It is not a complete description of all duties. If offered the role, the BBC will conduct employment screening checks (reference checks, eligibility to work, safeguarding and any applicable checks). Any offer is conditional on satisfactory checks.
For general queries, please contact: bbchr@bbc.co.uk
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