Producer (Arabic speaking) - 1521 Productions Limited

Job Title:   Producer (Arabic speaking)Reporting to:   DirectorWorking Hours:   Full time 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday (Flexibility required to work weekends, bank holidays and additional hours) Salary:   Competitive based on knowledge, skills & experience   Company:   1521 Productions LimitedLocation:    Head Office – IG2 7BS  The ideal candidate will be 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    The candidate will be a fluent Arabic and English speaker who will have good contacts in the Arabic speaking community as well as an understanding of Islamic principles and values of the company.   ‍The Role 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 time frame   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    Skills  Fluent speaker of the Arabic language is essential for this role To be able to speak and understand the English language is essential for this role An advanced understanding of Islam and a passion for sharing religious content in an inspiring and engaging way (for religious programming Producer)    A passion for sharing religious content in an inspiring and engaging way    Experience of working on complex productions, for example those involving varied stakeholders, staff and freelance staff    Excellent verbal and written communication skills    Excellent project planning skills    An understanding of creating and working within project budgets    Ability to work within a team   Ability to film using DSLR cameras   Ability to present on camera for relevant programmes   Qualifications  A bachelor's degree in a relevant subject  Experience  Ideally minimum 3+ years of relevant experience in broadcast television and proven track record of creating original high-quality programmes   To be proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, especially with Premiere Pro and After Effects