NOW HIRING: SOUTH SHORE x VIC ROYE TALENT 

ROLE: Documentary Assistant Producer (AP)

We’re looking for a skilled and thoughtful Documentary AP to join a small, close-knit team on a new BBC documentary series tackling a sensitive subject with real public impact.

Location: North West

Start: 9 March 2026

Contract: 12 weeks (with potential extension)

Project: 3 x documentary series for BBC

The Role

Working very closely with the Director, you’ll play a key editorial role in shaping a sensitive and impactful film. This is a hands-on position requiring excellent judgement, strong organisation, and real care when working with vulnerable contributors.

Key Responsibilities

• Editorial planning and shoot support

• Building and maintaining relationships with vulnerable contributors

• Supporting technical needs on location (incl. DIT)

• In-depth fact checking

• Sourcing, assessing, and organising archive, social media, and UGC

• Preparing detailed briefs, write-ups, timelines, and research docs

Essential Requirements

• Northwest based

• Minimum 3 AP credits on factual documentaries (singles or series)

• Experience with sensitive / blue-light subject matter

• Proven ability to work responsibly with vulnerable contributors

• Highly organised, detail-driven, and calm under pressure

• Comfortable working independently within a small team

Desirable

• Second camera experience / kit familiarity

• Knowledge of compliance, legal, and editorial standards

• Understanding of mental health and wellbeing processes

We are an inclusive and disability confident employer. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse and under-represented backgrounds and are committed to providing a creative and inspirational home for all people.

To make sure we are inclusive and accessible to all, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance either to help you with your application or whilst working with us.