A fantastic opportunity to work on one of BBC Wales’ flagship productions: Weatherman Walking

BBC Studios is seeking a highly skilled and versatile Producer/Director to join our team in making a Weatherman Walking Children In Need Special.

The role involves strong editorial and creative skills including scripting, writing PTC’s and directing talent and crew. Self-shooting is desirable but not essential.

You will be working with vulnerable contributors, so effective people and communication skills are vital. VO writing and edit producing skills are also a key part of the role, you will see the film through to the edit.

Base: Cardiff. You will be required to work a minimum 3 days a week in our Roath Lock Cardiff production office/edit, when not filming around Wales.

Start Date: 1st of July for approx. 15 weeks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Write engaging filming scripts with PTCs, contributors, and actuality for 60-minute programmes.

• Direct crews on location, ensuring creative vision and production quality are met.

• Craft compelling narratives in post-production, writing voiceovers and shaping story arcs.

• Collaborate closely with editors and production teams to deliver high-quality content on time and within budget.

• Plan and organise shoots with precision, keeping projects on schedule and aligned with production goals.

• Direct (preferably self-shoot but not essential) a series of short VTs, working closely with talent including reporters and presenters.

• Ensure all content adheres to strict compliance and safeguarding protocols.

• Act as the Safeguarding Lead on production, with a potential requirement for a DBS check.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience working with on-screen talent in a sensitive and professional manner.

• Strong background in compliance and safeguarding, ideally in roles involving vulnerable contributors.

• Experience working in small production teams with a flexible, can-do attitude.

• Excellent knowledge of Wales and its communities, culture, and geography.

• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable:

• Previous experience working on BBC Children in Need or similar charitable programming

BBC Studios is committed to having a diverse range of skills, experience and talent working on our programmes, and as such we’re keen for applicants from underrepresented groups to apply, particularly those who are neurodivergent, have a disability, are from an ethnic minorities background and lower socio-economic groups to ensure we are representative of all.