Countryfile, BBC One’s flagship factual series, is looking for experienced Rural Affairs Investigations Producer Director with a passion for storytelling and a strong journalistic instinct.

Every week, Countryfile is at the center of rural affairs television in the UK, leading the news agenda and digging deeply into stories that really matter.

Main Responsibilities

• Directing high-impact, visually engaging stories in a fast-paced environment

• Writing strong scripts and self-shooting on location

• Managing teams on location and overseeing researchers during pre-production

• Collaborating closely with the Investigations Producer to deliver 12-15 investigations annually. A few of these may be fast-turnaround, reactive films.

• Taking ownership of stories from concept through to offline edit.

Are you the right candidate?

• Proven journalistic skills and experience in factual/current affairs programming.

• A flair for storytelling and visual creativity.

• Strong scriptwriting and directing experience.

• Understanding of media law and BBC Editorial Guidelines.

• Knowledge of rural issues and the Countryfile audience.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage multiple stories and tight deadlines.

• Organisational skills for scheduling and logistics.

• Resilience, sensitivity, and a collaborative mindset.

• Experience working with high-profile presenters.

• A strong self-shooter.

• Familiarity with the UK’s rural landscape and key stakeholders.

Base: Bristol / Hybrid

Start Date: 11th of August for 3 months initially.

BBC Studios is committed to having a diverse range of skills, experience and talent working on our programmes, and as such we’re keen for applicants from underrepresented groups to apply, particularly those who are neurodivergent, have a disability, are from an ethnic minorities background and lower socio-economic groups to ensure we are representative of all.