Commissioning Editor, Entertainment - Factual Entertainment & Events - EXTEND

BBC UK; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization is seeking a Commissioning Editor for its Commissioning team in Glasgow. This full-time role will focus on creating engaging content for entertainment and factual programming across various platforms, including TV and digital. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in content development, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of audience needs. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £90,000 to £100,000, along with hybrid working options and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

25 days annual leave with the option to buy 5 additional days

Defined pension scheme

Discounted healthcare and gym memberships

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Strong track record in content creation in entertainment.
• Strong understanding of audience needs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Impeccable editorial judgement with track record of developing new ideas.
• Understanding digital content strategies for platforms like YouTube.
• Experience in talent development and knowledge of Scottish talent.
• Ability to manage budgets and deliver complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop entertainment and factual entertainment programming.
• Lead co-commissioning with BBC Network teams.
• Nurture on-screen talent and champion new voices.
• Commission content for YouTube and TikTok.
• Collaborate with partners for editorial excellence.

Skills

Content creation or development

Understanding of broadcasting trends

Excellent communication

Editorial judgement

Digital content strategies

Talent development

Budget management

Job description

JOB DETAILS

Job Requisition ID : 32579

Job Closing Date : 7 January 2026

Glasgow, GBR, G511DA

JOB BAND : F

CONTRACT TYPE : Permanent, Full-time

DEPARTMENT : Commissioning

LOCATION : Glasgow - Hybrid

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE : £90,000 to £100,000 p.a. depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

We're happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to, please indicate your preference in the application - though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

BBC EXTEND

This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply for this role you should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010), or the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland. You're broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This definition includes both apparent and non-apparent conditions and impairments, and medical conditions such as Cancer, HIV or Multiple Sclerosis.

We are committed to making the process of applying for this role as accessible as possible. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the application process, or have any questions about our Extend programme, please contact [e-mail].

The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workface that disabled people face. To do this, we have our own dedicated BBC Access and Disability Service that provides assessments and support throughout employment with us. If you are successful in applying for this role and require workplace adjustments, we will work with you to get your adjustments in place.

If you'd like more information on BBC Extend, please visit the BBC Extend webpage. (EXTEND code : EX2324).

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Join BBC Scotland's Commissioning team to shape vibrant, thought-provoking content that celebrates Scotland's culture and creativity. As Commissioning Editor for Entertainment, Factual Entertainment and Events, you'll lead the development of standout series and live moments across TV, iPlayer and digital platforms, bringing bold formats, fresh talent and unforgettable experiences to audiences across the UK and beyond.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

Be part of a fast paced forward thinking team where creativity meets purpose. You'll collaborate with top-tier suppliers, nurture emerging talent, and co-commission with BBC Network teams to deliver content that resonates. With a focus on innovation, inclusion and cultural impact, this role offers the chance to shape how Scotland is seen at home and on the world stage.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

• Develop and deliver entertainment, factual entertainment and cultural event programming across platforms.
• Lead co-commissioning efforts with BBC Network teams to maximise reach and impact including attendance at Network genre slate and development meetings.
• Nurture on-screen talent and champion new voices, especially in comedy entertainment.
• Commission digital-first content for platforms including YouTube and TikTok.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure editorial excellence and promotional success.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Strong track record in content creation or development in entertainment, factual entertainment or events.
• Strong understanding of current broadcasting trends and audience needs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Impeccable editorial judgement and creative flair with a track record of developing new ideas.
• Clear understanding of digital content strategies for YouTube, TikTok and emerging platforms.
• Experience in talent development and knowledge of Scottish on-screen talent.
• Ability to manage budgets and deliver complex projects to deadline

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED

• Familiarity with international co-production and global entertainment trends.
• Experience working across press, marketing and scheduling teams.

Disclaimer

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media / Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.

For any general queries, please contact : [e-mail]

Redeployment

The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.

Information at a Glance

This is your BBC

At the BBC you can create and innovate in an inclusive environment while contributing to some of the world's best loved content, and the BBC's mission to inform, educate and entertain.

Find out more about the BBC

Life at BBC

Here you will benefit from :

• Fair pay and flexible benefits including a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym.
• Excellent career and professional development.
• Support in your working life, including flexible working which you can discuss with us at any point during the application, selection or offer.
• A values-based organisation where the way we do things is important as what we do.

Benefits may vary if you are joining on an FTC basis or on an orchestra conditions contract.

Learn more about life at the BBC and our values in our candidate pack.

Candidate pack

You belong

We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, so all our employees feel that they can belong, thrive and achieve their full potential.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.

We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and / or belief.

Find out more about diversity, inclusion and belonging in our strategy below.

Diversity, inclusion & belonging strategy

Disability confident

We are a disability confident employer. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process, or to carry out this role, please contact us via email and we'd be happy to discuss : [e-mail]