Content Editor

BBC; Salford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK broadcaster is seeking a Content Editor in Salford to lead editorial vision and development across various platforms. This role requires proven editorial leadership, management of teams, and strong understanding of audience trends. The ideal candidate will ensure high-quality storytelling and compliance standards while fostering a collaborative team culture. Competitive salary and flexible working options available.

Qualifications

• Proven editorial leadership in multi-platform content production.
• Strong understanding of audience trends and storytelling techniques.
• Strong experience of managing teams, budgets, and complex schedules.
• Knowledge of BBC compliance, copyright, and contract processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead editorial vision and content development across Sport+ platforms.
• Foster an inclusive team culture and support staff development.
• Oversee planning, compliance, and delivery of Sport+ content.
• Align content strategy with audience insights and platform goals.
• Manage staffing, budgets, and production schedules.
• Ensure copyright and contributor contracts meet BBC standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams to maximise promotional opportunities.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Content production

Team management

Audience trends understanding

Budget management

Compliance knowledge

Job description

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: E

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-time

DEPARTMENT: BBC Sport

LOCATION: Salford

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £60,000 - £70,000 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.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Do you want to help BBC Sport reach new audiences through compelling documentary and long read content?

We are now seeking a Content Editor to join BBC Sport. You will have editorial oversight for content development and production for BBC Sport's evergreen storytelling across video, audio and written platforms, ensuring delivery is on time and to the highest possible quality.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

Our teams help make sure that every day our audiences are served with all the best content. It’s an exciting place to be! You’ll be joining a dynamic and collaborative environment where creativity and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of sport storytelling at the BBC.

Your Key Responsibilities And Impact

• Lead editorial vision and content development across Sport+ platforms
• Foster an inclusive team culture and support staff development
• Oversee planning, compliance, and delivery of Sport+ content
• Align content strategy with audience insights and platform goals
• Manage staffing, budgets, and production schedules
• Ensure copyright and contributor contracts meet BBC standards
• Collaborate with internal teams to maximise promotional opportunities

Essential Criteria

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Proven editorial leadership in multi-platform content production
• Strong understanding of audience trends and storytelling techniques and audience facing reviews.
• Strong experience of managing teams, budgets, and complex schedules.
• Knowledge of BBC compliance, copyright, and contract processes
• Strong leadership and a proven ability for editorial oversight in all aspects of content production and development.