Assistant Editor, Global Journalism (Short Video)

ENGINEERINGUK; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Assistant Editor to lead a vibrant short-form video team. This role involves driving editorial agendas, supervising production, and ensuring content resonates with global audiences. Candidates should possess strong editorial judgment and a knack for spotting viral trends on social media. Join a collaborative environment where your creativity can flourish and help shape engaging video content that captivates viewers worldwide. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and have a passion for storytelling, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong editorial judgment and scripting ability for video content.
• Experience in digital video journalism with major media outlets.

Responsibilities

• Lead editorial agenda for short-form video team.
• Evaluate pitches and supervise production processes.
• Research and pitch fresh video ideas aligned with trends.

Skills

Editorial Judgment

Digital Video Production

Social Media Trends

Video Editing (FCP)

Scripting Ability

Social Listening Tools

Education

Degree in Journalism or Media

Tools

Final Cut Pro (FCP)

Social Media Monitoring Tools

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View more categories View less categories Sector Media and Publishing Role Assistant Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time

Introduction

Global Journalism is a key team within BBC World Service Languages. It provides high quality journalism and production, creating text, video, and social content that engages audiences worldwide. Our core mission is to support language services with content that helps them cover and explain the world, focusing on audience growth.

The Short video team, part of our department, delivers quick-turnaround social and on-site videos for World Service language services and BBC News. This includes viral videos, breaking news, investigative social cuts, or compelling footage that showcases the world. Our daily videos aim to capture attention and are produced rapidly to grow audiences.

We seek an Assistant Editor with strong editorial judgment, diverse digital video experience, and a keen eye for content performance on various platforms. You should have experience motivating junior staff, signing off on content, and navigating copyright, legal, and editorial policies. Staying updated on social media trends, spotting viral stories, and guiding producers are essential. You should be familiar with BBC's language services, quick editing skills, and social media monitoring tools to ensure our content remains relevant and engaging.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the short-form video team’s editorial agenda with support from the wider team.
• Organize staffing and delegate tasks to develop team members.
• Evaluate pitches and supervise production processes.
• Utilize strong editing and subbing skills to enhance captions and headlines.
• Collaborate across BBC departments to deliver top short videos for language services and share best practices within BBC.
• Research and pitch trending, viral ideas aligned with audience expectations and editorial guidelines.
• Stay informed about social video trends and news agendas.
• Use social media listening tools to identify emerging trends and inform video commissioning.
• Monitor WS language service websites and social media accounts to identify high-performing stories for sharing.
• Keep up-to-date with style, verification, copyright, legal, and editorial standards.
• Guide journalists and editors to ensure high standards of accuracy, verification, impartiality, and legal compliance.
• Meet tight deadlines and anticipate audience needs within 24-48 hours.
• Assess footage and sources carefully, maintaining impartiality and reputation.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is self-driven, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable about short video trends, with a focus on reaching global audiences. Requirements include:

• High editorial judgment, scripting, and production skills from substantial digital journalism experience.
• Expertise in social media video trends and viral content identification.
• Proficiency in video editing and providing constructive feedback.
• Experience with social listening and monitoring tools.
• Ability to manage resources, staff, and budgets effectively.
• Adaptability under pressure and ability to prioritize tasks.
• A journalist at heart, committed to diversity and inclusion, understanding how individual differences enhance the team.

About the BBC

The BBC prioritizes redeployment for employees seeking alternative roles and values how we work, emphasizing our core values and behaviors. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and considering flexible work arrangements where possible. For more information, visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

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