Question Time, BBC 1’s flagship current affairs debate programme, is looking for a new Producer. The Producer is the most senior editorial team member below that of Editor. The post will be based either at the BBC offices in Millbank or at the Mentorn offices in Glasgow.

The Producer is responsible in the first place for negotiating bids with the main political parties. This requires knowledge, confidence and the right approach. They must have in-depth knowledge of domestic politics and be familiar with the ins and outs of parliamentary politics and with policy detail. The successful candidate should understand the requirements and thinking behind the selection of Question Time panels and the challenges that presents. Experience of working on any output (broadcast, print or online) driven by politics is desirable.

The producer is effectively team leader of the briefing and research team. They are responsible for delivering briefs and, on programme day in particular, working closely with the presenter to ensure that briefs are up-to-date and to the point. This requires the ability to remain calm and clear under pressure and to deadline.

Discussions around panels are core to Question Time and you would be expected to contribute in full and come up with names and ideas across the board. Clear communication and establishing good working relationships are essential.

The opportunity is available on a fixed term basis for a year initially, starting at the end of May. Ordinarily the job would require travelling on programme days, often staying overnight on location on Thursdays, but for the moment the programme has no audience and comes from studios in West London every week.

The closing date for applications is Friday May 8th with remote interviews following shortly after.

Please send your CV and no more than 500 words on what the programme should be aiming to achieve, and how, in the coming year.

E-mails should be sent to: mmaccallum@mentorn.tv