Content editor

BBC Studios

Bold. British. Creative: that’s BBC Studios. Combining the strengths of the UK’s most-awarded production company with a world-class distributor, we fund, create, distribute and commercialize world-class content for the BBC and other UK and international companies. Our aim is to inspire audiences around the globe with quality content that informs, educates and entertains and to strengthen the BBC, our partners and wider industry both creatively and financially. We seek to be the best British content company in the world; a first-choice partner and employer, where everyone can flourish and do their best work.

Global Media and Streaming

BBC Studio’s Global Media & Streaming team is here to help people understand the world around them, make informed choices, and take an active part in society and democracy. As we expand our footprint to meet increasing demand for our style of quality and impartial journalism and unscripted content in North America, we are seeking motivated, passionate, high performing individuals across a variety of skillsets to join our global team.

Join us and be an essential part of one of the world’s most recognized brands and trusted news organizations!

Job Purpose

BBC Studios is hiring a Managing Editor, Audience Growth & Curation for bbc.com and the international BBC app. This role will help shape and lead our audience strategy. Alongside overseeing the curation of our site and app, the Managing Editor will act as deputy to the Head of Audience Development, contributing to the wider portfolio of growth and engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate thrives in both strategy and execution, driving high-level projects while also offering tactical guidance and hands-on leadership.

Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Develop and execute curation strategy for homepage, front of app, and other key indices to achieve editorial, audience, and commercial goals.
• Lead the 24/7 global curation team, providing mentorship, development, and fostering a culture of editorial excellence, innovation, and seamless coordination with colleagues across the BBC
• Optimize content discovery and user experience in collaboration with editorial, product, audience, commercial, and data teams.
• Analyze audience and industry trends to identify and capitalize on high-growth opportunities.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Training And Experience

• Proven experience leading large, diverse teams in fast-paced news or media environments, including newsroom leadership amid breaking news.
• Strong news judgment and commitment to BBC editorial values and guidelines.
• Understanding of US and international news, as well as a keen appreciation for what intrigues, delights and engages audiences beyond the news agenda.
• Ability to elevate headlines and visuals to create compelling, mobile-friendly presentation, and to coach others to do the same.
• Proficiency in CMS, audience analytics tools, and newsroom technologies.
• Ability to analyze audience engagement and translate data insights into actionable editorial decisions and refined promotion strategy.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with A/B testing, push strategies, content syndication, and personalized content recommendations.
• Experience optimizing and curating audio and/or video content.
• Familiarity with user needs and how to leverage user needs models to drive audience growth, engagement and habituation.
• Ability to thrive in a matrixed organization and lead across teams and time zones, including establishing and refining workflows for cross-functional collaboration.
• Evidence of positive impact on newsroom culture.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of news and editorial experience with progressive leadership roles
• Proven experience managing digital journalists in an environment committed to editorial excellence
• Background in content curation and/or audience engagement preferred
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Experience optimizing and packaging across multiple content types (including live, video, audio)
• Experience leading global teams across multiple time zones
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $140k–$150k. This amount does not include bonus compensation or other benefits for which an individual may be eligible. The actual base salary offered will depend on the candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, specialized skills, education level, certifications or professional licenses, and the geographic location of the role.

Hybrid : This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of 2-3 days per week.

Benefits And Perks

• 100% Employer-Paid Medical and Dental Insurance (PPO plans)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible, Hybrid Working Arrangements
• Work/life balance
• Free Retirement Consulting
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Gym Reimbursement
  
  

About The BBC

We don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us.

Diversity matters at the BBC. We value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive.

We aim to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC. The more diverse our workforce, the better we can reflect and respond to our audiences.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion, and/or belief. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

Disclaimer

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.

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