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Language Log in to Profile BBC Employee Login CREATE JOB ALERT Producer (BBC Studios Comedy Productions Job Description Job Requisition ID: 26824 Job Closing Date: 03/09/2025
JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: D
CONTRACT TYPE: 12 month FTC
DEPARTMENT: BBC Studios Comedy Productions
LOCATION: Pacific Quay, Glasgow
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £50,000 - £60,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
WE ARE BBC STUDIOS
A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world’s 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.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
BBC Studios is the home of British comedy and responsible for many of the greatest comedies of all time.
Working with our team in Glasgow, this role combines development and production providing an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to flex their comedy chops on shows like Mrs Browns Boys and Two Doors Down, as well as helping to build and maintain the comedy slate in Scotland.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM?
BBC Studios Comedy has produced and delivered content for the biggest global platforms including the multi award-winning epic Good Omens for Amazon, our much loved comedy-drama Trying for Apple, and Netflix sketch special, A Whole Lifetime with Jamie Demetriou.
In Scotland you will be working alongside the Exec in charge of BBC returning series’ Mammoth, Mrs Browns Boys and Two Doors Down.
In addition to honing your producing and development skills, this role will give you exposure to stakeholders across BBC Studios and the wider market. You will have the opportunity to establish yourself as a successful comedy producer working across prime-time, successful shows, and prove your creative and commercial acumen through the growth of a regional team and slate.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT
· Producer across productions; working closely with HODs and key talent including writers and cast, to ensure content is produced and delivered on time and budget and to a high standard
· Generate and develop ideas to build and maintain the comedy slate. Identify new and existing writing talent, lead and contribute to ideas generation, create compelling tender documents and pitches, and build and foster relationships with potential clients
· Promote and embrace an inclusive culture; ensuring our teams and content reflect the breadth and diversity of our audiences
· Lead, motivate, and support teams; deputising for the Executive Producer as required
· Ensure compliance with BBC Editorial, Legal, and Health & Safety guidelines, and liaise with Rights teams to adhere to copyright and contract regulations
· Stay up to date with new and emerging comedy talent, content and industry trends
YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
· Significant experience of producing or directing broadcast, scripted comedy television
· Knowledge, passion and enthusiasm for comedy, especially the witty, character-driven humour of television productions made in Scotland
· Expert knowledge of the television market and production processes, as well as contacts across the comedy industry
· Strong writing and script editing skills and a track record for generating and developing comedy ideas for television
· Experience of leading teams and creating a positive environment where people’s well-being and safety are prioritised alongside a commitment to high performance and delivering quality content
If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.
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.
Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.
Redeployment
The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.
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Life at BBC Studios
• A flexible 35-hour working week with 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and the option to buy an extra five days.
• Defined pension (up to 10% employer contributions).
• Caring and parenting support, 24/7 remote GP access, life assurance and accident benefit.
• BBC Studios is a world leader in operating sustainably both on and off screen. Find out more about BBC Group’s science-based Net Zero targets here .
• Career development in a values-led purpose-driven culture.
Benefits may vary if you are joining on an FTC basis.
Learn more about life at the BBC and our values in our candidate pack.
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We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.
We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.
Find out more about diversity, inclusion and belonging in our strategy below.
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Disability confident
We are a disability confident employer. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process, or to carry out this role, please contact us via email and we’d be happy to discuss: reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.uk
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