PD (Self Shooting)

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 6 May 2026
LOCATION
East Neuk of Fife
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Creative & Design
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SKILLS

Self-shooting Factual Entertainment Production Contributor Direction Camera Operation BBC Broadcast Experience Dog Handling Storytelling On-location Filming

FULL DESCRIPTION

PD (Self Shooting)

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring for a BBC2 series about dog training. Location: East Neuk of Fife, Scotland (near Anstruther). Hybrid working available. Prep Day: 11th May (remote), Shoot Day: 12th May (on location). Apply by 20th May 2026.

Description

Job Title: Local Shooting Producer/Director. Production Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Production: BBC2 series about dog training. Location: East Neuk of Fife, Scotland (KY10 3EZ, near Anstruther). Dates: Prep Day: 11th May (remote) or another day close to the shoot, to be agreed. Shoot Day: 12th May (on location). We’re looking for an experienced Shooting PD to join us for a one-day shoot, plus a prep day, on an exciting new BBC2 series focused on dog training.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead filming on location, working independently to capture visual content
  • Direct contributors and capture natural, engaging moments
  • Collaborate with the team to ensure strong storytelling and coverage

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Shooting PD on factual or factual entertainment formats
  • Strong track record working with contributors (ideally families and/or animals)
  • Confident self-shooter or experienced directing camera ops
  • Calm, adaptable, and great at putting people at ease
  • Experience working on BBC or similar broadcast projects preferred
  • MUST be at ease with dogs

Please indicate your experience working with dogs/animals.

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