Executive Editor,Humber & Lincs

BBC; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting organization is looking for an Executive Editor to oversee audio teams in Hull and Lincolnshire. This role focuses on creative programming, leadership, and innovation in local radio. The ideal candidate should possess strong editorial leadership, creativity, and excellent communication skills. You will play a pivotal role in driving local programming and ensuring audience engagement across both digital and linear platforms. This is a fantastic opportunity for a resilient leader passionate about community engagement.

Qualifications

• Proven editorial leadership experience is essential.
• Demonstrable track record for leading creativity and innovation is necessary.
• Strong communication skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the audio teams in Hull and Lincolnshire.
• Hold regular team briefs and one-to-one meetings.
• Understand target audiences and develop outreach strategies.
• Provide inspirational leadership and support career development.
• Collaborate with regional management on content innovation.

Skills

Editorial leadership experience

Creativity and innovation

Understanding of target audiences

First class communication skills

Energy and resilience

Job description

Job Details

JOB BAND: F

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent Full-time

DEPARTMENT: BBC Nations BBC Local

LOCATION: Hull & Lincoln

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: 72000 - 90000 depending on relevant skills knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

Purpose of the Role

As an Executive Editor in BBC Local two days are never the same. From overseeing creative programming to ensuring everyone on your teams can deliver great work - there is never a dull moment. Running BBC Radio Humberside & BBC Radio Lincolnshire is an opportunity to lead two talented audio teams and ensure they continue to meet local audience needs on both linear and digital platforms. If you have great vision youre fiercely creative and are an energetic resilient leader this could be the role for you.

Why Join the Team

BBC Yorkshire and Lincolnshire is a region that prides itself on both the close relationship it has with local communities and the quality of creative content it delivers. Youll be joining a leadership team of high achievers who are passionate about where they live and have a track record of leading with bold thinking and creative risk-taking.

BBC Local is the front door to the BBC so if you like finding and developing new local talent on an off air this is great place to be.

Were also future focussed - running BBC Radio Humberside & Radio Lincolnshire is a great opportunity to experiment with new ideas for linear and digital audio. It will also provide chance to put all your people coaching skills to good use in regular team and one to one feedback.

Your Key Responsibilities and Impact

• You will be responsible for overseeing the audio teams in Hull and Lincolnshire. Both have had a good year in terms of good Rajar performance and delivering excellent creative projects like Coldplay in Hull and Farmwatch. Working with the management teams at both stations you will build on that success - setting a vision for the team in line with the divisional strategy. You will oversee the radio schedules work the presenters and production teams and develop ideas for digital commissioning and visualisation.
• You will hold regular team briefs and one to one meetings. You will be accountable for making sure both teams are aware of their KPIs / targets and have the support they need to deliver them.
• You will have a deep level of understanding of target audiences to both stations and good ideas for how to reach underserved groups.
• You will split your time across both sites and be good at prioritising where to focus on next.
• You will provide inspirational leadership support career development / talent retention and act as role model to your teams and colleagues.
• You will collaborate with a other leaders on the regional management team and maximise the impact of our best content. You will also have the ability to innovate and develop pitches and ideas for digital platforms along with your teams.
• You will role model the BBC values in your leadership and have a track record of establishing a positive engaged and supportive culture.

Your Skills and Experience

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Editorial leadership experience
• Track record for leading creativity and innovation
• Demonstrable understanding of the audiences to BBC Local and the opportunities for growth
• First class communication skills
• Energy and resilience

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

• Evidence of changing workplace culture challenging poor behaviour / performance
• Experience of managing change

If you can bring some of these skills and experience along with transferable strengthswed love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.