Reporting to: Department Heads
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 English
The ideal candidate will be a talented and experienced Assistant 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 the Islam. This Assistant Producer role might be involved in the following genres: Lifestyle, Current Affairs, Factual, Religious Programmes 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
* 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 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
* 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
* To have proven work experience of delivering religious programming content
* To be proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, especially with Premiere Pro and After Effects