Assistant Editor, Streaming

www.grapevinejobs.co.uk - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Join BBC News Streaming as an Assistant Editor, overseeing live news streams and shaping digital journalism. This role demands a tech-savvy editor with strong editorial judgment, capable of managing fast-paced news environments while delivering innovative live content. You'll lead a dedicated team, using audience insights to enhance our services and effectively engage viewers.

Qualifications

• Experience managing live news output for digital-first products.
• Strong editorial judgment with knowledge of BBC policies.
• Extensive experience in producing live programming across various subjects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to develop and adapt streaming services to audience needs.
• Oversee daily output on iPlayer, ensuring audience engagement.
• Manage news amplification during breaking news.

Skills

Editorial judgment

Team motivation

Data-driven decisions

Knowledge of media law

Tools

Newsroom tools

Job description

The Assistant Editor role for BBC News Streaming oversees our audience offer of single-story live news streams, their curation on iPlayer, and their availability on other platforms.

Package Description

• CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-time
• DEPARTMENT: BBC News
• LOCATION: London
• PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £52,000 - £62,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge, and experience. The salary reflects internal benchmarking and market insights.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Assistant Editor for BBC News Streaming manages live news streams, their curation on iPlayer, and platform availability. The role requires a tech-savvy editor with a strong understanding of streaming technologies and editorial components, directing resources in the Streaming Control Centre to deliver live streams effectively.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM
Join BBC News Streaming to shape digital journalism through innovative live streams. As Assistant Editor, you’ll oversee live output, using audience data to craft real-time stories for iPlayer and beyond. You should be comfortable working under pressure, embracing innovation, and inspiring creative risks. This is an opportunity to influence the evolution of live video news at BBC.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

• Lead a data-driven, agile team to develop and adapt our streaming services to audience needs, working closely with the Streaming and News Editors.
• Oversee daily output on iPlayer, ensuring it meets audience needs through analytics and research, and coordinate team efforts across BBC platforms.
• Manage the daily amplification of news moments, especially during breaking news, overseeing team members working round-the-clock.
• Innovate continuously, pushing boundaries in live video news, with a focus on major events and digital audience engagement.
• Assist in managing the team, working with the News Editor and Deputy Editor, with some line management duties, across various shifts including weekends and evenings.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Experience managing live news output for digital-first products, with a proven ability to make high-pressure decisions.
• Strong editorial judgment, with knowledge of BBC policies, media law, and regulations in BVOD and SVOD.
• Extensive experience producing live programming across various subjects, from breaking news to planned events.
• Knowledge of newsroom tools and techniques for live video production.
• Ability to motivate teams and make data-driven decisions.
• Experience managing changing priorities in a fast-paced news environment.

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