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ASSISTANT PRODUCER – DRAMA DOCUMENTARY Plimsoll is looking for an experienced ASSISTANT PRODUCER to work on a new ambitious historical drama documentary for a global streamer. Ideal candidates will be able to display knowledge of history & archaeology, as well as be able to demonstrate working with top line talent. You must have experience working effectively with a small team across multi-part stories, assisting with complex logistics, working closely with experts, rigorous fact-checking, and writing thorough briefing notes. You will have extensive location experience working on premium unscripted documentaries. Start date: January 2025 Based: Bristol or London Please apply with your CV, rate and availability: https://lnkd.in/emb6WM53 Closing date: 27th November 2024 We are committed to increasing the diversity of the TV industry and actively encourage applications from all under-represented groups. Due to the number of applications, we may not be able to get back to you personally. If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you haven’t been selected this time. If you have any access needs or alternate ways of communication, do let us know and we’ll be happy to make adjustments.

With world leaders turning their attention to the climate once again at this year’s COP29 summit, we are also spending time evaluating our own efforts to be sustainable and limit our impact on the environment. We have recently  introduced a Green Noticeboard to keep staff informed about our environmental policies, to share our work with Ecologi -  a social enterprise that helps people and businesses take climate action - and to advertise ways in which each staff member can take individual action to be more sustainable. One of the environmental schemes which staff can read about on our Green Noticeboard is Climate Perks. As an employer committed to having a positive social and environmental impact, we are proud to say that we will give paid travel time to employees who elect to travel via land or sea rather than via air as part of the Climate Perks scheme. Flying is the fastest growing contributor to climate change globally. On current trends, aviation alone will account for 40% of UK carbon emissions by 2050. As such, we actively encourage our employees to think twice before booking flights. #Sustainability #ClimateAction #ClimateSolutions #COP29  #ForOurPlanet

Here at Plimsoll Productions we have spent this October honouring and celebrating Black History Month. This Year’s theme has been ‘Reclaiming Narratives’. In the powerful words of Cherron Inko-Tariah MBE, this theme is about "[shining] a brighter light on our stories, allegories and history" during this month of contemplation, reflection and celebration. In honour of this, we held a screening of our BBC documentary Oti Mabuse: My South Africa in the office. This documentary follows dancing star Oti Mabuse as she returns to her childhood home to revisit the people and places that inspired her to be the dancer and woman she is today. The journey continues as Oti traverses the country's breathtaking landscape, discovering unfamiliar places, new inspiration, and the women who are building South Africa's future. We also had delicious Vegan food from local culinary legends 'Fi Real' for our Free Food Friday.

PRODUCTION MANAGER – DRAMA DOCUMENTARY Plimsoll is looking for an experienced PRODUCTION MANAGER to work on a new ambitious historical drama documentary series for a global streamer. The ideal candidate will have a track record of working on Premium Specialist Factual documentaries with international A-list talent; Their CV will prove they have experience of dealing with talent and their representatives; They will be used to dealing with six-figure filming budgets and adept at getting the most from every budget line. You will need experience setting up large scale documentary shoots overseas, negotiating and contracting locations and camera crew, knowledge of current health & safety regulations and the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines. You’ll need to be free to travel for filming in Europe just after Easter. We are looking for a friendly, supportive team player, who enjoys budgeting and negotiating with a terrific eye for detail. We use PMI, so experience is preferred but not essential. Dates: Initially 6th January until 4th July 2025 Based: Bristol & London Please apply with your rate, availability & CV: https://lnkd.in/e6xRSG5G  Closing date: 14th November 2024 We are committed to increasing the diversity of the TV industry and actively encourage applications from all under-represented groups. Due to the number of applications, we may not be able to get back to you personally. If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you haven’t been selected this time. If you have any access needs or alternate ways of communication, do let us know and we’ll be happy to make adjustments.

Here are some more images from this year’s Wildscreen film festival last week! We’re still riding the high from this landmark event in the Wildlife Filmmaking Calendar. And where better for this event to be held than in our very own city, Bristol. Or as some would call it - ‘Green Hollywood’. Amongst winning the Wildscreen ARK Children's Award for our City episode of A Real Bug’s Life, we were involved in workshops, panels and discussions Pictured below is: Bill Markham (A Real Bug’s Life Series Producer) and the team scooping up their Panda award James Smith (Head of Adventure) leading a panel about the solutions needed to create equal access to our industry’s content Martha Holmes (Chief Creative Officer) hosting the Masterclass ‘Sizzling Pitch Decks’. If you haven’t watched A Real Bug’s Life, you can stream it now on Disney+

POST PRODUCTION COORDINATOR - DOCUMENTARY Plimsoll is looking for an experienced POST PRODUCTION COORDINATOR (across deliverables) to work on a 3-part documentary series for Sky. The subject matter of the series is very sensitive and we therefore need someone who is able to work within the true crime genre. The ideal candidate has excellent attention to detail, and previous experience with Silvermouse and Soundmouse. Experience delivering to Sky is highly desirable. You must be compliance aware and able to work to a deadline. We use PMI, so experience is preferable but not essential. Start date: 14th November 2024 Contract length: 8 weeks (approx) Based: Bristol Office   Please apply with your CV, availability and rate: https://lnkd.in/enfBq_Mr Closing date: 28th October 2024 We are committed to increasing the diversity of the TV industry and actively encourage applications from all under-represented groups. Due to the number of applications, we may not be able to get back to you personally. If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you haven’t been selected this time. If you have any access needs or alternate ways of communication, do let us know and we’ll be happy to make adjustments.

Another year, another brilliant (and busy) Wildscreen! We are elated to have taken home the Wildscreen ARK Children's Award for our City episode of A Real Bug’s Life. If you haven't watched it before, you can stream it now on Disney+. And in case you missed it, a couple of our very own Executive Producers, James Smith (Head of Adventure) & Martha Holmes (Chief Creative Officer), chaired talks on Monday at the festival. James Smith hosted an inspiring international panel about the solutions needed to create equal access to our industry’s content. In attendance was Nat Geo Senior VP, Janet Han Vissering, Zambian Fixer Duncan Scott, and Brazilian Producer João Paulo Krajewski.   Martha Holmes hosted the Masterclass ‘Sizzling Pitch Decks’ with speakers Nick Mirsky, MD of Five Mile Films, and Jayne Edwards, Humblebee’s Head of Development. The trio discussed how to sell your great ideas. Thank you to all those who came, thank you to all those who have worked on our shows, and thank you to Wildscreen 2024!

The wait is over! The Devil’s Climb premieres in the US tonight at 8pm Central Time (9pm Eastern) on National Geographic.  Follow trailblazing climbers Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell as they attempt a speed record: to climb the five spires of the sinister Devil’s Climb in a single day. Their epic 2, 600 mile journey through the American West, Canada and Alaska to reach the summit will push their bodies and bond to the absolute limit. Directed by fellow climber Renan Ozturk, witness the breathtakingly extraordinary adventure as Alex and Tommy attempt that which has never been done before. If you want to know more, take a look at this article featuring an exclusive clip and an interview with our Head of Adventure, James Smith: https://lnkd.in/eSujKVbt Catch it tonight or stream it tomorrow on Disney+ and Hulu.

TALENT MANAGER - PART TIME Plimsoll Productions is seeking a Talent Manager to recruit top production and editorial talent, as well as assist with outreach to on-screen talent. This role spans our diverse and inspiring slate, from Wildlife, Adventure, Factual Entertainment, and Documentary programming.     As the Plimsoll Talent Manager, you’ll play a vital role in attracting the best talent to produce our highly creative, award-winning content, and an integral part in ensuring we exceed our diversity recruitment goals and maintain our core values.   Role Summary  Work closely with senior teams to identify and engage top creative and diverse behind-the-camera talent, including emerging professionals. Network with freelancers to ensure you recruit the best candidates. Be responsible for managing our database of CVs, tracking talent availability and serving as a key contact for all freelancers. Collaborate with the senior team to ensure you have a full understanding of the production needs. Write and post job ads, ensuring each job reaches as wide a talent pool as possible. Ensure candidates have a positive experience when they approach Plimsoll for a role, managing communication and keeping candidates updated throughout the application process. Identify strategies to attract diverse voices to work with us. Assist the Head of Plimsoll USA with outreach to high-profile, on-screen talent. Maintain a roster of agent relationships in the UK and US for on-screen talent   The ideal candidate will bring experience of an editorial role, demonstrate a thorough understanding of production dynamics, be comfortable engaging with agents representing on-screen talent, and excel in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. With strong communication skills and a proactive approach to networking, they will significantly contribute to enhancing the workplace culture and talent manager strategies. Start date: mid-November 2024 Basis: Part time  Based: Bristol Office Please apply with your CV, rate & availability: https://lnkd.in/e_-hrC5V  Closing date: 30th October 2024 We are committed to increasing the diversity of the TV industry and actively encourage applications from all under-represented groups. Due to the number of applications, we may not be able to get back to you personally. If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you haven’t been selected this time. If you have any access needs or alternate ways of communication, do let us know and we’ll be happy to make adjustments.