Digital Content Researcher (Saturday Mash Up!)

BBC; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent role at BBC as a Digital Content Researcher for 'Saturday Mash Up!' in Glasgow. This entry-level position focuses on creating and pitching digital content to engage a youth audience through various platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Join a dynamic team and utilize your social media expertise to enhance show engagement and creativity.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to identify and interpret emerging trends, especially on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
• Experience in pitching interactive content ideas for a young audience.
• Strong communication skills through written and verbal mediums.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to brainstorming and pitch creative digital ideas for the show.
• Assist the Content Producer in developing engaging digital content.
• Monitor social media for emerging trends and viral content.

Skills

Social Media Expertise

Trend Identification

Content Pitching

Youth Culture Engagement

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Photoshop

After Effects

Job description

Digital Content Researcher (Saturday Mash Up!)

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JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: B

CONTRACT TYPE: Freelance

CONTRAT DATES: 4th August – 13th December (Monday – Friday during prep. Tuesday - Saturday once in Studio)

DEPARTMENT: BBC Studios Kids & Family

LOCATION: Pacific Quay, Glasgow

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: Market Rate

For roles in BBC Studios Productions you will be expected to work hours aligned with the production and genre you're in. This may exceed the standard 35 hour week. This is not a hybrid role.

WE ARE BBC STUDIOS

A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world’s most sought-after TV, audio and digital content.

Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories for people all around the world.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Saturday Mash-Up! is looking for a Digital Content Researcher. You will come up with ideas and produce digital content to support the live show. You will be a social media expert, including TikTok, Instagram and YouTube; whether from running your own channel, supporting a TV programme in a similar role, or providing content to a channel like The Social. You will have up-to-date knowledge of trends and viral content, and enjoy connecting the show with its digitally native audience.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM?

At Saturday Mash-Up!, no two days are the same — and that’s exactly how we like it. You’ll be part of a fun, fast-paced, and genuinely supportive team that thrives on creativity, collaboration, and a shared love of making engaging digital content for young audiences. Your knowledge and expertise in social media and digital trends will help the show continue to engage with audiences and ensure Saturday Mash-Up! is what everyone’s talking about.

Your Key Responsibilities And Impact

• Contribute to brainstorms and pitch creative, digital ideas that reflect the interests and fun filled nature of the show’s young audience
• Assist the Content Producer to develop and produce digital content that will stand out online and encourage the audience to engage
• Monitor social media platforms daily to identify emerging trends, viral content, and youth-relevant topics that can inspire on-air segments
• Source engaging user-generated content and secure necessary permissions for broadcast use, ensuring all material is editorially appropriate and rights-cleared.
  
  

Essential Critiera

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Proven ability to identify and interpret emerging trends, especially on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, with a focus on youth culture and digital engagement
• Demonstrated experience in pitching original, fun, and interactive content ideas that resonate with a young audience and align with a show's tone and brand
• Hands-on experience supporting the creation of digital content, including compliance and ensuring alignment with Saturday Mash-Up! brand
• Experience of researching items and identifying potential content for the digital space. Ability to communicate ideas and thoughts clearly through written and verbal mediums
  
  

Desired But Not Required

• Awareness of editorial standards and safeguarding policies relevant to children’s programming, ensuring all content is age-appropriate and legally compliant.
• Experience of working with celebrity talent
• Experience of shooting
• Familiarity with Adobe software, including Premiere Pro, Photoshop and After Effects
  
  

If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

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.

Please note: 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.

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.

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