Assistant Content Producer

BBC; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting corporation is seeking an Assistant Content Producer to curate digital content for their homepage. This role involves ensuring high-quality content delivery, collaborating with various departments, and meeting editorial standards. Ideal candidates will have a background in digital curation and strong writing skills. The position is based in Salford with a hybrid work model and offers a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of BBC editorial guidelines or willingness to learn.
• Strong writing and picture editing skills.
• Proficiency in IT and digital production tools.

Responsibilities

• Curate the content of the BBC including news, sport, and entertainment.
• Select compelling imagery and write promotional copy.
• Ensure content meets editorial, technical, and accessibility standards.
• Collaborate with other departments to gather and curate time-sensitive content.
• Participate in planning and organisational projects under direction of senior producers.

Skills

Knowledge of BBC editorial guidelines

Experience creating high-quality digital curations

Strong writing skills

Picture editing skills

Ability to use audience data

Proficiency in IT and digital production tools

Creative problem-solving skills

Job description

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND : C

CONTRACT TYPE : 12m Fixed Term Full-time

DEPARTMENT : BBC Homepage Team

LOCATION : MediaCity Salford Hybrid

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE : 28100 - 35000 depending on relevant skills knowledge and experience.

Shift working will be required including weekends and bank holidays according to rota .

This includes on average 1x4 0700am starts and 1x4 2200pm finishes approximately 1 in 4 weekends as well as some bank holiday working. This is a 365 role and some Christmas and New Year working is also required. This role is based at MediaCity Salford and attendance at the office is expected on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Were happy to discuss flexible working. If youd like to please indicate your preference in the application though theres no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

JOB PURPOSE

Join the BBC Homepage team to help curate digital content seen by millions. As an Assistant Content Producer youll play a key role in selecting and presenting the best of BBC output ensuring relevance and quality for diverse audiences.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

Be part of a dynamic editorial team shaping the BBCs digital front door. Youll work with content from across the BBC develop your editorial skills and contribute to a product that reaches millions daily.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

• Curate the content of the BBC including news sport and entertainment
• Select compelling imagery and write promotional copy.
• Ensure content meets editorial technical and accessibility standards.
• Collaborate with other departments to gather and curate time-sensitive content.
• Participate in planning and organisational projects under direction of senior producers.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• ESSENTIAL CRITERIA : Knowledge of BBC editorial guidelines or willingness to learn.
• Experience creating high-quality digital curations.
• Strong writing and picture editing skills.
• Ability to use audience data to inform editorial decisions.
• Proficiency in IT and digital production tools.
• DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED : Experience working in a digital media environment.
• Understanding of accessibility standards.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Experience with BBC content platforms like iPlayer and Sounds