Production Administrator (Radio)

Production Administrator (Radio)Description Company Administrator (Radio) – Pier ProductionsThis is a full-time, WFH position but you will need to be based in the Brighton area to attend in-person meetings.Pier Productions is looking for an Administrator to run all practical aspects of the Company's award-winning Audio output. The Company provides a wide range of factual and drama programmes for BBC Radio 4, including the long-running strand Opening Lines presented by John Yorke, single voice readings for A Book at Bedtime and Book of the Week, as well as original audio dramas and full cast dramatisations for both the BBC and Audible.The Company is looking for a highly organized administrator to run all day-to-day practical aspects of the Company's production work, including scheduling, planning,booking talent, issuing and negotiating contracts, booking studios and locations, pre- and post-production paperwork using the BBC Proteus and Picos systems, clearing archive and music using BBC Music Box, as well as assisting the Managing Director with the day to day running of the company and helping coordinate development.This role will suit someone who is keen to progress in Production Management rather than an editorial role.Experience of working in a busy media environment across a range of projects is essential. You will need to be able to manage conflicting demands and prioritise people and activities to meet operational deadlines. The role requires great attention to detail, good written and interpersonal skills, an understanding of the importance of confidentiality, an awareness of how to use new technology and social media. Also desirable is a basic working understanding of copyright and an interest in classic and contemporary literature.Please send through your CV and a covering letter addressing the detailed Job Spec.The closing date for applications is midnight Wednesday 16th July 2025.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DETAILED JOB SPECJOB DESCRIPTION Company Administrator - Pier Productions This is a full-time, WFH position but you will need to be based in the Brighton area to attend in-person meetings. Reports to Managing Director. Salary: £28,600 paBACKGROUND Pier Productions is a long-established and award-winning Brighton-based company that provides a wide range of factual and drama programmes to BBC Network Radio, BBC Sounds, as well as television programmes and short films for The One Show. The core audio output includes BBC Radio 4’s long-running strand Opening Lines presented by John Yorke; single voice readings for Book at Bedtime and Book of the Week, as well as original audio dramas and full cast dramatizations for both the BBC and Audible.Pier Productions works with a group of freelance highly experienced and award-winning producers, executive producers and drama production co-ordinators.Pier Productions is looking for a highly organised Company Administrator to run all practical day-to-day aspects of the company's production work, who is keen to work within and can demonstrate an interest in the creative industries. This role will suit someone who is keen to progress/wants a career in Production Management, rather than an editorial role.JOB DESCRIPTION Administrative Support: You will provide administrative support across the whole range of the company’s scripted and non-scripted output, and when appropriate television productions, and will assist the Managing Director in the day-to-day running of the company.The postholder will set up productions and see them through to delivery but will also sometimes, where appropriate, work with freelance specialist drama and comedy coordinators, casting productions and acting as script supervisors.The Administrator will also assist with the practical aspects of development, including the various online submission systems like the BBC's Picos.RESPONSIBILITIES IN MORE DETAIL Administrative: Administrative support across the day-to-day activities of the company, including: • The company diary • Liaising with broadcast schedulers • To provide logistical support across Pier’s factual and drama output, from planning through to delivery • Sourcing studios, locations and negotiating rates • Preparing call sheets • Booking travel and accommodation • Arranging meetings • Completing all the pre- and post-production paperwork using the BBC Proteus Systems • Manage with MD the various stages of the commissioning rounds, including liaising with freelance producers, and inputting the commissioning round offers into the Picos systemBusiness Affairs: • Managing BBC Production Agreements and the Schedule 1 Programme Specifications • Preparation of copyright contracts, writers’ agreements for original drama and dramatizations, and negotiating rights and fees with agents in collaboration with the MD and the Business Affairs Executive • Issuing factual contracts and contributor release forms • Sourcing and clearing music • Sourcing and clearing archive materialNon-Scripted Output: • Acting as the central point of contact for the company’s long-running factual strand Opening Lines, including: o organising the production schedule o liaising with freelance producers, executive producers, sound engineers and presenter. o sharing and updating information on its designated Google Sheet.Scripted Output: • Setting up the logistics of all the company's readings and drama output including: - Booking Production Coordinators, Sound engineers, studios and locations - Script Preparation for studio - Sometimes casting in collaboration with Director and Drama CoordinatorsPERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications Educated to A-Level or Degree Level Experience of working in a busy media environment across a range of projects.Required Demonstrable Skills • Excellent organisational and planning skills • Able to schedule and prioritise people and activities to meet operational deadlines • The ability to prioritise conflicting demands, while ensuring that transmission always takes priority • Good written and verbal interpersonal skills • Ability to establish effective working relationships with those at all levels, both within the company and externally • Experience of working with external talent • Willingness and ability to take the initiative not only in identifying problems, but also in suggesting and implementing creative solutions • An eye for detail and a concern for accuracy, together with the ability to keep sight of the broad picture • The capacity to work within a team and contribute ideas • The ability to use social media both as research tool and for the promotion of the company and its programmes • Maintain an awareness of new technology and software and to undergo training or self-learning where appropriate • Knowledge of and curiosity about the BBC and the wider broadcasting landscape • An interest in both classic and contemporary literature and performance arts • The ability to remain discreet and maintain confidentialityYou will need to demonstrate you are proficient in: • Microsoft Office software (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and Teams • A working knowledge of Zoom, Google Systems incl. Docs, Sheets, Drive • A working knowledge of the basics of copyright and performance rightsAnd, if not already able proficient in, you will have experience or be willing to learn new online systems, such as: • BBC Proteus • BBC Picos • Audio and TV Commissioning Submissions systems • Adobe • Basic design systems, like Canva • Basic audio recording systems, like Cleanfeed • Basic audio editing systems, like AudacityPlease send your CV and a covering letter to us by midnight on Wednesday 16th July 2025. Brighton - WFH position but you will need to be based in the Brighton area to attend in-person meetings#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-07-21