BBC Career Opportunities: VP, Current Programming

BBC•Los Angeles, CA

12h

About The Position

The Vice President is responsible for executing the strategic and creative vision of BBC Studios Los Angeles unscripted productions, from greenlight through final delivery and broadcast. Reporting to the Executive Vice President of Current Programming, the VP oversees multiple concurrent projects, often large-scale productions with significant reputational value, providing creative vision, logistical oversight, and visible leadership to production teams and the wider department. The role works with BBC Studios colleagues, networks, production staff, and global independent partners to produce series for the U.S. market. It includes overseeing creative and operational delivery, managing talent and production relationships, maintaining quality and schedule, and supporting projects throughout development, production, post-production, delivery, and beyond. The VP also contributes to international production relationships, business growth, team development, marketing and award strategy, and compliance with BBC policies and production practices.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience producing unscripted television that has delivered impact, ratings, and critical acclaim.
Track record of delivering high-quality content on schedule and within budget.
Experience overseeing high-profile productions of varying scale across multiple platforms.
Producing experience across a variety of unscripted genres, such as game, competition, docu-follow, awards, variety, and documentary.
Project experience across location- and studio-based shows, union and non-union productions, and domestic and international productions.
Extensive experience producing in the field or on set, with high proficiency across post-production.
Experience advocating for and maintaining a positive working environment for talent and crew.
Strong communication skills and a track record of productive working relationships with internal and external partners, including co-producers, network and streaming partners, agents, and talent.
Collaborative working style and ability to influence effectively.
Imaginative and creative thinking, strong decision-making, and sound risk-taking and judgment.
Effective planning, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage several areas of work at once, prioritize, meet deadlines consistently, and respond positively to change in a fast-paced environment.
Extensive experience leading and inspiring production teams in a multi-platform environment, with strong managerial skills and positive behaviors.
Managerial tact in balancing the needs and preferences of showrunners, network executives, and BBC.
Ability to identify problems and work with the executive team to develop effective conversations and solutions.
Ability to make sound judgments on time-critical solutions.
Track record of realizing creative visions from conception to delivery despite limited resources and challenging deadlines.
Sound understanding of the media industry, audience trends, and developments in technology and platforms.
Experience working with compliance and standards and practices.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Box or Dropbox, DocuSign, and Zoom, Teams, or Google Meet.

Responsibilities

Supervise the creative and operational work on assigned pilots and series in production.
Assist with hiring and managing showrunners, co-executive producers, directors, and other key personnel.
Produce original programs and reformats while maintaining premium quality and alignment with the BBC’s image and reputation.
Oversee freelance teams to ensure programs meet creative standards, schedules, budgets, and delivery requirements for commissioners and BBC Studios Formats.
Monitor program progress, anticipate problems, take appropriate action, and ensure commissioners are satisfied.
Liaise with BBC Studios LA departments, including Development, Finance, Business and Legal Affairs, Communications, IT, and Human Resources.
Work with Production and Business and Legal Affairs teams across development, pre-production, production, post-production, final delivery, and subsequent activities.
Provide practical leadership and support to freelance teams, promote a positive working environment, and help teams meet deadlines.
Manage talent relations, duty of care, and the talent experience; track casting, diligence, and talent booking.
Maintain and expand international production reach and relationships with BBC Studios production offices worldwide.
Work with BBC Studios Global Entertainment, independent producers, and co-producers to adapt international series for the U.S. market.
Develop relationships inside and outside the organization to grow a portfolio of unscripted content projects.
Lead projects and promote efficient ways of working and collaboration across departments.
Track industry trends, innovations, audience needs, and developments in distribution platforms.
Support the creation of diverse content and teams and foster team growth.
Work with the Global Formats team during development and production of BBC Formats.
Provide on-location supervision for assigned shows as needed.
Liaise with Business and Legal Affairs and production counsel on applicable legal matters, including guild, labor, compliance, and immigration advice.
Work with post-production facilities, clearance teams, and finishing vendors.
Champion show marketing, promotion, social, and award strategies.
Assist with brand partnerships, integrations, and sponsorships.
Ensure production and creative teams comply with BBC policies, including Editorial Guidelines, The Pledge, Data Security, Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Duty of Care, Ethical Policy, Risk Assessment, Health and Safety, and Incident Reporting.
Support BBC sustainability initiatives and green production practices.
Provide guidance and advice to international BBC Studios territories filming in North America.