Job Title

Islam Channel is looking for a talented and experienced Producer who is passionate about creating and sharing interesting and inspirational high-quality content for a Muslim audience in the UK and around the world for the following genres:

• Religious (must have a strong knowledge of Islam)
• Lifestyle
• Factual and Documentaries
• News and Current Affairs

You will be responsible for producing television content from concept to completion. You would join a creatively minded production team, responsible for creating high-quality content across all of the channel's platforms. You will be involved in generating and researching ideas for programmes and taking editorial responsibility for their planning and effective production. As a Producer, you will be able to work autonomously as well as organise, lead and inspire the crew and help mentor more junior producers. If you are results driven and thrive in a fast-paced environment, then this is the role for you.

Role Responsibilities

• With the team, develop and produce high quality and creative original content, programmes, series and podcasts across platforms from concept to completion
• Ensure projects adhere to the overall vision of the company in line with the budget, available resources and agreed timeframe
• Plan and execute the development phase which may include carrying out research, creating and pitching treatment, writing script, arranging suitable guests / presenters / panellists for the show, corresponding via email or telephone or social media as required
• Manage pre-production preparations - lead kick off meetings with key stakeholders as well as brief team and crew before shoot
• Manage the team in your department (if applicable) and offer training i.e. volunteers, work experience students, graduate interns, researchers, presenters etc.
• Organise shoots and liaise with Studio Manager as and when required to book shoots and plan sets, filming, lighting and set-up accordingly
• Collaborate with your line manager regularly to understand our objectives and contribute to programming strategy
• Apply Ofcom guidelines and adhere to editorial policy throughout
• Oversee shoots whether on location or in the studio
• Troubleshoot problems that may arise during the entire phase of the project
• Ensure set and location is appropriate, fit for filming and presentable
• Ensure audio, lighting and visuals are of high quality when filming
• Manage your direct reports and check accuracy of all invoices, purchase order forms, expense claim forms before approving (if applicable)
• Ensure all health and safety guidelines are followed on all shoots/locations, including Covid-19 regulations
• Conduct risk assessments for all productions or when appropriate
• Ensure accurate completion of booking forms and attain relevant in-house and third-party approvals and clearances before arranging shoots
• Ad-hoc work as required