Assistant Content Producer

The Bbc; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization in Salford is seeking an Assistant Content Producer to curate digital content for a diverse audience. You will ensure high-quality presentation of BBC output and could be required to work shifts, including weekends and holidays. Ideal candidates should have strong writing skills and the ability to use data for editorial decisions. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (+5 optional)

Pension

Discounted benefits

Qualifications

• Strong writing and picture editing skills.
• Experience creating high-quality digital curations.
• Ability to use audience data to inform editorial decisions.

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.

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

Job description

Job purpose

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

Overview

This is a 365 role requiring shift work, including weekends and bank holidays according to rota. Attendance at the MediaCity, Salford office is expected on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage; if you would like to indicate a preference in the application, you may do so (not mandatory).

Working pattern

• Includes approximately 1x4 start times at 07:00 and 1x4 finishes at 22:00
• Approximately 1 in 4 weekends and some bank holiday working
• Some Christmas and New Year working required
• Office attendance expected Wednesdays and Thursdays

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 the direction of senior producers

Requirements

• 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
• Disability confident wording for interview/process adjustments; contact provided to discuss adjustments

Desirable 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

Additional information

• Benefits may vary if joining on a fixed-term basis
• Learn more about life at the BBC and our values in the candidate pack
• We aim to attract a diverse range of talent and are a disability confident employer; adjustments available for interview and role
• Life at BBC: fair pay and flexible benefits, flexible 35-hour week, 25 days annual leave (+5 optional), pension, and discounted benefits