Graphics Producer, Specialist Factual Productions - EXTEND

BBC • Glasgow, GB, G511DA • 1d ago

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 Bluey, Eastenders, Prehistoric Planet and 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.

ABOUT SPECIALIST FACTUAL PRODUCTIONS

BBC Studios is the biggest independent producer in the UK, and its Specialist Factual Productions unit is the home of high quality, thought-provoking, and award-winning factual television. It’s an exciting time to join Specialist Factual Productions – who are producing and have recently delivered world-class content for the BBC, National Geographic, Disney+, Sky Documentaries, PBS, Channel 4, A+E History, and CNN.

The unit is now looking for a Graphic Producer to join the development team at BBC Studios Specialist Factual Productions.

The successful candidate will a deep understanding of BBC Studios’ editorial values and will also have demonstrable experience designing decks for development pitches to a very high standard. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional conceptualisation skills, technical skills, and a collaborative spirit.

The successful candidate must have at least 2 years of experience in graphic design inside the development process for the television industry. Skills in on-screen title design and competence in AI assisted graphic design are essential.

This is a senior role and requires the successful candidate to have experience of working to tight development targets, be able to deliver at pace and adapt to changing deadlines. Reporting into the Head of Development, the role will be based in our BBC Studio offices in Glasgow. The job is 4 days a week.

JOB DESCRIPTION

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. Job Ref: EX2324.

THE ROLE

Accountable for the creative deliveries of development decks to a high standard.

Delivering support for our development deliverables – including title and graphic design for development sizzles and taster tapes.

Designing for not just selling decks, but also internal documents and materials.

Working amongst a busy team of development staff of all levels.

To have an understanding of the TV industry and to design to the style and tone of clients from the BBC to Netflix and global brands.

Be accountable for the quality of your work and ensure it meets intended purposes.

To ensure content reflects our diverse audiences.

Accountable for the delivery of content, acting within BBC Editorial, Legal and Health & Safety guidelines.

To keep up to date with emerging industry trends.

Develop and manage positive working relationships with team members and colleagues and be able to give guidance, support and constructive feedback.

Be responsible for creating a positive working environment for colleagues from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences.

WHAT DOES IT TAKE?

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Provable experience in designing decks for development pitches to a high standard.

Skills in on-screen title design and competence in AI-assisted graphic design, like Midjourney, is essential.

Experience in working to tight development targets, delivering at pace and to changing deadlines.

A passion for and a great understanding of the area in which the role operates.

Evidence of an extensive portfolio of consistently great work demonstrating creative flair.

Provable experience in design software like Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.

Proven experience of taking ideas from concept to finished product whilst driving forward creativity.

Follow the latest design trends and technology developments.

Knowledge of the key UK, US and global TV market and buyers, their needs and expectations.

A knowledge of BBC editorial guidelines and other compliance policies is preferable.

An understanding of the importance of the BBC's values in accuracy and impartiality is also preferable.

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.

As a Level 2 Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please contact us on reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.uk.

Job Package

Job Reference: 21433 or EX2324

Band: D

Salary: £43,200 - £64,800 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

Location: Pacific Quay, Glasgow.

Working pattern: This is a hybrid role and the successful candidate will balance office working with home working.

Contract Type: 12 months Fixed term, 0.8 FTE

Start date: 24th March 2025

Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 24th February 2025.

WHAT WILL YOU GAIN FROM WORKING AT BBC STUDIOS?

We offer a competitive salary package

Flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance

Parental leave for new parents, regardless of gender, of up to a year with 18 weeks fully paid

26 days holiday (plus an additional day which is a Corporation Day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days

A defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more

A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Excellent career progression – access to courses, webinars, workshops and the opportunity to work in different areas of the organisation

REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS

As a Level 2 Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please contact jane.hunter@bbc.com.

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