Junior Director, Bargain Hunt

We are seeking a talented Junior Director to join the team for Bargain Hunt, a flagship daytime antiques series on BBC1. This unique developmental opportunity is aimed at candidates wishing to move into their first Director position. The successful candidate will be responsible for scripting and directing episodes within a series and taking them through the edit at our post-production facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be the key creative responsible for the visual look and feel of several episodes.
• Help develop the programme from the commissioned proposal into full production.
• Motivate a directorial, research, and production management team.
• Work within financial constraints to construct a full production schedule.
• Be responsible for the choice, negotiation, control, and co-ordination of required production facilities, technical resources, and staff.
• Work in conjunction with senior editorial staff to ensure all scripts are accurate and finalised.
• Ensure that on-screen content reflects the diversity of British society.
• Be responsible for the delivery of the finished programme within all BBC editorial guidelines.

Requirements:

• Substantial experience as an assistant producer or similar level/experience in factual television production.
• Experience in the edit, strong writing skills, and the ability to originate creative programme ideas.
• Ability to locate and clear suitable archive to enhance the programme.
• Knowledge of BBC's output, competitors, and audience needs.
• Good editorial judgement and knowledge of BBC editorial and legal guidelines.
• Understanding of how to use appropriate tools – cameras, filming techniques, archive, etc.

Contract Details:

• Fixed-term contract (FTC)
• Contract dates: 19th January 2027 to 25th June 2027 (Junior Director 1) and July/Aug 2027 – TBC (Junior Director 2)
• Location: Cardiff, Roath Lock
• Flexible working arrangements available