BBC Group and Public Services is hiring : Content Editor (WB) in New York

Overview

Bold. British. Creative : that’s BBC Studios. We fund, create, distribute and commercialize world-class content for the BBC and other UK and international companies. 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 Studios’ Global Media & Streaming team helps people understand the world, make informed choices, and participate in society and democracy. As we expand to meet demand for quality, impartial journalism and unscripted content in North America, we are seeking motivated, passionate, high-performing individuals across 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 shape and lead our audience strategy, oversee site and app curation, and act as deputy to the Head of Audience Development. The ideal candidate thrives in both strategy and execution, driving high-level projects while providing hands-on leadership.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Develop and execute curation strategy for homepage, app front pages, and other key indices to achieve editorial, audience, and commercial goals.
• Lead the 24 / 7 global curation team, providing mentorship and fostering editorial excellence, innovation, and 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 growth opportunities.

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

Required Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated base salary is $140k–$150k, excluding bonus and other benefits. The actual base salary depends on qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location.

Hybrid : This position is hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of 2–3 days per week.

Benefits and Perks :

About the BBC

We focus on how we do things as much as what we do. We value diversity and invite applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and / or belief. Flexible working requests will be considered where operational requirements allow.

Find out more about BBC Studios and our diversity, inclusion and belonging strategy.

Disclaimer

This job description states the essential characteristics and responsibilities. It is not a complete description of all duties. Employment checks, including reference checks, eligibility to work, safeguarding, and adverse media checks, may be required. Any offer is conditional on these checks.

For queries, please contact : bbchr@bbc.co.uk

If you need adjustments for the interview process or role, please contact : reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.uk

BBC Group and Public Services, Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, UK. BBC Studios Distribution Limited, company no : 01420028, registered address : 1 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, UK W12 7FA.

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