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Job Requisition ID: 48109
Job Closing Date: 13th July 2026
Bristol, GBR, BS1 6BX
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JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: B
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-term Contract
DEPARTMENT: BBC Studios Natural History Unit (NHU)
LOCATION: Bridgewater House, Bristol with at least 3 dpw in the office.
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: Up to £38,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
START DATE: late July 2026 onwards
Interviews will be held wb 20th July 2026 at Bridgewater House.
- PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS SUBJECT TO GREENLIGHT *
WE ARE BBC STUDIOS
A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world’s most sought-after TV, audio and digital content.
Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories for people all around the world.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
BBC Studios Natural History Unit is embarking on a spectacular sequence-based landmark production following on from the recent success of Asia, Americas and Kingdom. We are looking for two experienced and enthusiastic researchers to work on this ambitious project.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
Join a talented and collaborative production team creating a groundbreaking, sequence-based place-based landmark natural history series for a global audience.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:
Researchers will need to be experienced, highly creative, adaptable, and organised with a keen eye for a good story. You will have the ability to take an innovative, ambitious and imaginative approach to discovering, developing and pitching outstanding content ideas. As well as researching and setting up filming for both blue-chip natural history and presenter-led sequences, you will be an adaptable team-player offering practical support to Production Management, Producers and Assistant Producers throughout the series, including on location.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
A passion for natural history television and a specialist knowledge of animal behaviour.
Experience on location and have directed at least one shoot.
Knowledge of and good contacts with leading wildlife experts and organisations across the African continent.
Excellent communication skills and an ability to build relationships with a variety of people from different backgrounds – from scientists to fixers, and park rangers to drivers.
Experience in working with cameras and/or self-shooting contributors and generating behind the scenes content to a high level.
Track record of finding and developing new emotionally engaging and achievable behavioural stories that suit the editorial brief.
Resilience and stamina to sustain performance when under pressure with excellent organisational and planning skills.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA:
A demonstrable understanding of the importance of safe management of shoots.
Experience working with presenters and contributors on location.
A specialist knowledge and experience of working in challenging environments.
A willingness to spend long periods on location.
Proven knowledge and an interest in cutting-edge camera technologies and techniques to produce visually new stories.
Experience with new media and digital content.
Experience of sourcing, logging Archive and understanding archive restrictions.
PLEASE NOTE
Candidates who are selected for an interview will be asked to prepare an example of an original wildlife story.
Please do not provide stories at this stage of the application process.
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Disclaimer
This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.
Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.
Before your start date, you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges, in line with our Recruitment policy. This allows us to discuss any support you may need and assess any risks. Failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer.
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Redeployment
The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.
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This is your BBC
At the BBC you can create and innovate in an inclusive environment while contributing to some of the world’s best loved content, and the BBC’s mission to inform, educate and entertain.
Find out more about BBC Studios
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Life at BBC Studios
- A flexible 35-hour working week with 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and the option to buy an extra five days.
- Defined pension (up to 10% employer contributions).
- Caring and parenting support, 24/7 remote GP access, life assurance and accident benefit.
- BBC Studios is a world leader in operating sustainably both on and off screen. Find out more about BBC Group’s science-based Net Zero targets here .
- Career development in a values-led purpose-driven culture.
Benefits may vary if you are joining on an FTC basis.
Learn more about life at the BBC and our values in our candidate pack.
Candidate pack
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You belong
We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, so all our employees feel that they can belong, thrive and achieve their full potential.
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.
We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.
Find out more about diversity, inclusion and belonging in our strategy below.
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Disability confident
We are a disability confident employer. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process, or to carry out this role, please contact us via email and we’d be happy to discuss:
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