Job Description - Ahlulbayt Television Network
Role: Producer
Location: Brent Cross
Job Purpose: A Television producer is to control all aspects of production, ranging from show
concept, development and cast hiring to shoot supervision and fact-checking. It is often the
producer who is responsible for the show's overall quality and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
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Reading, researching and assessing ideas and finished scripts.
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Commissioning writers or securing the rights to novels, plays or screenplays.
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Building and developing a network of contacts.
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Allocating roles to staff, including cameramen, studio manager and post production
team.
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Organising shooting schedules
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Supervising the progress of the project from start to end.
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Holding regular meetings with the director to discuss programmes and development.
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Meeting strict deadlines.
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Give instructions to the scheduler to schedule broadcast along with providing a synopsis
for each show
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Review production to ensure objectives are attained.
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View taped program to select scenes to be used for promotional purposes, using video
equipment.
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Listen to audio tape recording to verify program, script, or sound effects conform to
broadcast standards, using audio equipment.
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Supervising and directing camera crew on field and studio productions.
Performance Measures
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Quality of the script written
Creative input into scripts
The ability to turn script into film
Time management of shows allocated
The ability to understand and follow procedure
Competencies, skills, knowledge and experience to undertake the role
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Must be able to work as part of a team
Must be able to communicate well
Time management is critical
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Delegation and management of own tasks ensuring that deadlines are met
Intermediate knowledge of using, Final cut pro for capturing and cutting videos
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required research skills
Essential
 Previous experience in television producing
 Experience in script writing
 wide knowledge of contacts within the community
 Expected to work long hours during key seasons
 Creative input into graphics, programme sets, and script writing
Desirable
 Basic filming skill
 Basic editing skill
 Presenting & hosting shows
 Drivers licence
Person specifications
 Proactive
 Confident
 Dynamic
 Willing to take on ad-hoc tasks
 Passion to learn and develop
 Leadership qualities
Accountable to
Amir Taki – Executive Producer
How to Apply
To apply please send a covering letter and CV to [email protected]. If you are successful you will
invited to attend an interview session.
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