TV Studio Runner

BBC Studios is hiring a TV Studio Runner for its daily live television production in Manchester, England, UK. This role sits at the operational heart of Morning Live, a broadcast production where runners form the connective tissue between producers, researchers, and the studio floor during live transmission. It suits someone early in their broadcast career who wants genuine exposure to live TV production workflow rather than a back-office placement.

About the Role

You’ll be embedded in the day team supporting Morning Live, a daily live show that runs to tight broadcast schedules with no margin for error. The production environment means every shift is different, and you’ll be working directly alongside producers and researchers as content moves from the morning brief to air. This is a studio-based position in Manchester with a minimum of three days per week on site, giving you consistent hands-on time in a working broadcast environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting producers and researchers during the live production day, including pre-show preparation and post-transmission wrap tasks.
• Facilitating communication between departments on the studio floor to keep the live broadcast schedule on track.
• Managing practical logistics such as running scripts, props, and materials between production offices and the studio.
• Assisting the production team with research tasks and administrative support during the editorial planning process.
• Responding to on-the-day production needs as they arise during live television transmission, where priorities shift quickly.
• Maintaining awareness of studio protocols and safety procedures throughout the broadcast day.

What You Bring

• A genuine interest in live broadcast production, with or without prior studio credits.
• Reliable availability to commit to a minimum of three studio days per week in Manchester.
• The ability to follow direction quickly and accurately in a live television environment where timing is critical.
• Comfort working across both production office and studio floor settings within the same shift.
• Strong organisational awareness suited to episodic daily television schedules.

Why This Role

BBC Studios is one of the most recognised names in British broadcast production, and Morning Live is a high-volume daily show that gives runners real exposure to live programme-making at a professional level. Working across the production team in Manchester means you see how editorial, studio, and logistics functions connect in a working broadcast operation. For someone starting out in live television, the volume of output here provides a depth of experience that weekly or one-off productions simply cannot match.

Apply now for the TV Studio Runner position at BBC Studios and take your first step into professional live broadcast production.