Series Director
Description
BBC Studios is a globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world’s most sought-after TV, audio and digital content. Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories for people all around the world.
We are looking for a series director for our specialist factual department which is responsible for series including BBC Two's Civilisations:Rise and Fall; Inside Our ADHD/Inside Our Dyslexic Minds and Disaster at Sea:The Piper Alpha Story.
We are looking for a dynamic and creative Series Director to bring their unique vision to an exciting new premium 2x 60’ landmark series (Note: this role is subject to greenlight). This series is for an international broadcaster and global distribution, that has a focus on the natural world and combines observational documentary with cinematic visuals.
The right candidate will be an outstanding non-fiction storyteller with visual flair and a proven ability to build dramatic, emotionally engaging, multilayered character-driven stories. They will have a clear and committed understanding of the constraints of budget and will be an inspiring, considerate and responsible team leader.
Why join the team?
Join an ambitious production team creating a groundbreaking new type of documentary series for a high-profile international client. As Series Director you’ll play a vital role in shaping this project, helping deliver creative excellence that connects with global audiences.
Key responsibilities and impact:
• Creative Storytelling: Will bring a bold and innovative visual style and great instinct for modern, character-driven stories that are vibrant and surprising, that connect with a large audience and tackles complex issues with a lightness of touch.
• Establish and maintain relationships: Manage strong working relationships across the production team and with external clients and build and maintain trust with a wide and varied range of contributors.
• Team Management: Lead and manage a team, including Assistant Producer and Researcher, and work successfully alongside Series Producer, Story Producer and Line Producer, within the London-based office and, on location, working closely with local crews on the ground.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensure all filming activities comply with safety regulations and environmental guidelines.
• Edit: To confidently take this series through the edit and delivery.
Essential criteria
• Proven experience directing on high profile/premium docuseries for a range of broadcasters and international streamers,
• Proven experience in telling emotional and engaging stories in the observational documentary field, involving a wide range of on-screen characters, often with little experience in front of camera.
• Demonstrated passion for the natural world and conservation.
• Proven ability to successfully conduct filming under highly challenging conditions.
• The ability to work under pressure with excellent communication and project management skills.
• Willingness to work abroad for sustained filming trips.
Desired but not required:
• Fluent in Brazilian Portuguese.
• Experience filming in remote and difficult areas.
• Evidence of directing natural history sequences.
• Self-shooting skills.
If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.
Company Name
Location
London/hybrid Series Director role (with international travel) from January 2026 - approx Sept 2026
Posted on
4th Dec 2025
Apply by
14th Dec 2025
