An assistant producer helps the producer in all stages of the programme, assisting in the progression of the production and the development of the brief. Assistant producer is the next step up from being a researcher.

Duties include

• Attending editorial meetings and pitching story ideas
• Assisting reporters with the research of stories 
• Booking locations for filming
• Booking contributors for studio interviews or pre-recorded packages

Useful Links

Profile: Daniel Cripps - Development Assistant Producer

So you think you want to work in observational documentaries?