A just World free from Poverty

Positive change through the power of entertainment

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title / MULTI PLATFORM ASSISTANT PRODUCER
Grade / 3
Directorate/Team / CREATIVE
Reporting to / MULTI PLATFORM PRODUCER
Employment / CONTRACT
PURPOSE OF ROLE
To support the production of video content for Comic Relief across 360 platforms and to manage the delivery and distribution of content to different outlets, including Comic Relief’s YouTube channels. The role covers all aspects of production, including scripting, scheduling, filming, post-production and administration/planning and requires a multi-skilled, organised self-starter with great communication skills and a passion for the aims and values of Comic Relief.
SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Overall Responsibilities / To provide support for Comic Relief’s production activity across online, radio, corporate and event use, as well as news items for broadcast.
To support the team in delivering against the overall Creative Department Objectives
To supply creative ideas in response to briefs and to work closely with colleagues inside and outside the Creative department to deliver the best possible work to support co-ordinated campaigns and to meet shared objectives.
To produce video content across the entire output of the department with particular focus on the multi-platform areas.
To support the Producers in fulfilling their responsibilities across the Creative department and to take on specific roles and projects as required – including collating briefs and scripts and supplying materials for shoots.
To work on the scheduling of content across campaigns for distribution on YouTube and other platforms
To be responsible for the day to day management of Comic Relief’s YouTube channels, scheduling and optimising content, providing metadata descriptions and uploading material
2. Multi-Platform / To have a particular responsibility for the production of all video assets for all Comic Relief websites and external partner websites.
To support the whole lifecycle of these assets: conception, development, scripting, scheduling, shooting, post-production and delivery.
To work with the Producer and Series Producer to ensure all multi-media challenges are covered well with fast turnaround of news assets.
To drive the year round development of ideas for the future, feeding in ideas for all non-broadcast output.
To produce films required by marketing, corporate fundraising, innovation, CEO and any and all internal clients for events, pitches or other activities that are not for television.
To produce all radio spots required inside and outside campaign.
To produce all films for email communications, vodcasts and all other online communications
To work closely with independent creatives and producers to deliver against marketing or other organisational objectives
To develop relationships inside and outside the organisation to further our knowledge of online communication
3. Schools and Youth / To produce online resources in support of the schools & youth campaign
4. Other Programming / To contribute fully to the development and production of all other Broadcast projects
To use expert knowledge of online media to inform the development of all other programming and projects
5. Line Management / To deputise for the Producer when necessary
6. General / To plan and execute delivery of video assets across the organisation, with the necessary organisational and communication skills to work seamlessly with internal and external teams.
Self shoot and edit films as required.
To act as an information resource on progress of non-broadcast work for other members of the organisation.
To attend designated internal and external meetings to represent the views of the Broadcast department.
Produce post-campaign debriefs on Broadcast objectives.
To undertake the production and management of any other Broadcast projects as delegated.
Undertake any relevant work as delegated by the Producer or Senior Producer.
Share Comic Relief’s philosophy, participate as a full member of the Comic Relief team and support all its activities.
Being aware at all times of the Comic Relief Promise and investigating opportunities to 'blag' to reduce Comic Relief’s costs.

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A just World free from Poverty

Positive change through the power of entertainment

EXPERIENCE / WHY / IMPORTANCE
Experience in 360 degree broadcast media across all platforms including TV, radio, mobile, interactive, web etc / Post holder will need to be fully familiar with a broadcast media environment in order to perform effectively. / Essential
Practical production, shooting and editing of professional videos / Responsible for the creation of all video resources for Comic Relief. / Essential
Managing the logistical elements of film productions in partnership with internal and external contacts / Another key responsibility. / Essential
JOB SKILLS / WHY / IMPORTANCE
Attention to detail / Able to produce work, which is consistently accurate, which makes sense and which fits the purpose for which it was intended. / Essential
Communication Skills / Able to write a clear letter with accurate spelling and grammar. Can speak clearly, confidently and politely on the telephone or at meetings. / Essential
IT literacy in MS Windows and MS Office / Is able to create and edit documents, spreadsheets. Is able to use e-mail, an electronic calendar and the Internet effectively. / Essential
Motivating Contacts / Understands Comic Relief’s mission and values and can use them to persuade others to actively support the organisation. / Essential
Personal effectiveness / Is self-aware, able to empathise and adapt to the needs of others, can maintain motivation and manage stress. / Essential
Negotiation Skills / Necessary for persuading many outside parties to help us out in different ways. / Desirable
Problem Solving / Uses a reasoned methodology to address a problem and learns from experience. / Desirable
Operational Risk Management / Identifies and assesses the risks associated with the work of their team, and takes steps to manage them. / Desirable
KNOWLEDGE / WHY / IMPORTANCE
Edit Producing / Key function of job. / Essential
Good knowledge of film production process / Key function of job / Essential
Camera operating skills / Responsible for various filming shoots / Essential
An understanding of Diversity / In order to be able to promote diversity throughout the organisation. / Essential
Some knowledge of the issues funded by Comic Relief / To make a persuasive argument in support of the work we do. / Desirable
QUALIFICATION/OTHER REQUIREMENTS / WHY / IMPORTANCE
Willingness to work long hours or at weekends on occasions. / May be required during busy campaign periods. / Essential

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