Assistant Producer – Religious Programming

Islam Channel is hiring an Assistant Producer to join its Religious Programming Department at the head office in Ilford, London. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexibility for weekends and bank holidays) reporting to the Head of Religious Programming. Compensation is competitive and determined based on your qualifications, skills, and relevant experience.

About the Role

You will develop and produce original religious and faith-based content for Islam Channel's Muslim audience across broadcast and digital platforms. Your work spans from initial concept through final production, ensuring all projects align with company vision, budgets, resources, and timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, develop, and produce original programmes, series, and podcasts from ideation to completion
• Conduct research, write programme treatments and scripts, and recruit guests, presenters, and panellists
• Lead pre-production meetings and brief production crews on project requirements
• Manage and mentor department staff, including volunteers, interns, and researchers
• Create current affairs and social media content
• Oversee location shoots and studio productions
• Collaborate with your line manager on strategic programming objectives and direction
• Apply Ofcom broadcast guidelines and the channel's editorial policy
• Ensure production quality across audio, lighting, and visual elements
• Review and approve invoices, purchase orders, and expense claims for your direct reports
• Conduct risk assessments and maintain compliance with health and safety regulations

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (essential)
• Ideally 3+ years of broadcast television production experience with a portfolio of original, high-quality programmes
• Demonstrated experience producing religious programming
• Advanced knowledge of Islam and strong passion for creating engaging Islamic content
• Experience managing complex multi-stakeholder production projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong project planning and budget management abilities
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects
• DSLR filming capability
• On-camera presenting experience for relevant programmes

Self-filming and editing skills are highly advantageous.