ROLE TITLE Gallery PA, Presentation BBC Children’s DATE BBC GRADE 5 May 2015 MODIFIED Location MediaCityUK Reports to/ Line Production Manager & Producers Manager CONTRACT 6 month FTC/Attachment Department BBC Children's Presentation produces continuity links for both CBeebies and (Sub Division) CBBC brands. In addition, it is also the home of CBBC series “Whoops I Missed The Bus”, CBeebies Bedtime Stories and other generic content such as the CBeebies Number Wraps, songs and other generic content. Presentation works closely with many teams, such as the Red Button, the Short Form content area, Marketing, Scheduling and Production (both Indies and In- House) to produce engaging wrap-around content for BBC Children's. An important aspect of Presentation is its close relationship with Ericsson, the BBC’s current transmission partner, and the Gallery PAs work closely with the embedded schedule planners to ensure we deliver the right content at the right time. The unit, which has over 60 members of staff, is based in Bridge House and has two permanent studios in Dock10, Salford Quays. Context Post holders at this level report to the Production Manager and Producers This role would start in CBeebies Presentation, but there may be scope to work across CBBC during the period of this engagement. Purpose of Role To work in partnership with editorial colleagues to deliver outstanding, distinctive, multi-platform content within operational, financial and timescale constraints. To professionally co-ordinate production(s) using specialist production management skills, knowledge and experience. To play an active role in maintaining a professional pan-BBC production management community. To drive continuous improvement throughout production. To contribute to and maintain a creative and collaborative culture. Working directly to a Production Manager and Producers, Scope of Role – the Production Gallery PA’s responsibilities include: Key Responsibilities • To provide primarily pre-recorded Gallery PA duties although there may be an opportunity to work across CBBC, this has both pre-recorded and live output. • To provide logistical and administrative support to ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of content to the channel playout provider, Ericsson, in London. Version 1 June 2011 Page 1 of 3 • To record and deliver content in line with the current HD, tapeless workflow, using Jupiter. • To complete any logging of content and post production paperwork, as appropriate to this role and display and encourage best practice among the editorial team in terms of accuracy and detail within shared logging tools and systems. • To help plan and co-ordinate PA resources across the team by working with the other PAs, PCs and PMs. • To work closely with Production Manager and Producers and responds to changing circumstances as required. • To manage relationships with stakeholders within BBC Children’s and pan-BBC when necessary. • Ability to anticipate problems and needs and be able to solve them independently, using own judgment and experience, while knowing when to refer up. • Follows best practice and abides by BBC Child Protection Policy, BBC Editorial, Trust and Legal guidelines. • Ensures all activities operate within Health and Safety policy. Skills, Experience Gallery PA experience within a pre-recorded environment would be ideal and but we would consider an experienced PC who was looking for a Qualifications development opportunity. Live PA skills are favourable but not essential. Experience of working under pressure in a fast turn-around environment. Experience of working on a studio based show. Experience and working knowledge of P4A. Eye for detail and ability to work methodically essential. Experience of tapeless HD delivery is preferable but not essential. Experience of working with the Jupiter delivery system is preferable but not essential. Version 1 June 2011 Page 2 of 3 Competencies P Planning and organizing - demonstrates ability to think ahead in order to establish an efficient and appropriate course of action for self and others. Prioritises and plans activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resource requirements. Analytical Thinking - Able to simplify complex problems, processes or projects into component parts, explore and evaluate them systematically. Communication - demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and concisely by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the audience and the nature of the information. Resilience - demonstrates the ability to maintain personal effectiveness by managing emotions in the face of pressure, set-backs or when dealing with provocative situations. Can demonstrate an approach to work that is characterised by commitment and motivation. Flexibility - adapts and works effectively with a variety of situations, individuals or groups. Able to understand and appreciate different and opposing perspectives on an issue, to adapt an approach as the requirements of a situation change, and to modify or easily accept changes in one’s own organisation or job requirements. Version 1 June 2011 Page 3 of 3 .