Post Production Editor

BBC; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting organization is looking for a Post Production Editor to join its TV Social Edit Hub in Birmingham. The role involves crafting engaging, social-first content for platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Candidates should have significant experience with Adobe Premiere Pro, strong storytelling instincts, and a passion for creating content that resonates with young audiences. The position is full-time under a fixed-term contract, with a salary range of £34,900 - £42,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of Adobe Premiere editing software.
• Strong editorial judgement and storytelling instincts.
• Deep knowledge of social platforms focusing on young audiences.

Responsibilities

• Edit clips and bespoke social-first content.
• Format content for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.
• Collaborate on original content ideas and new editing styles.

Skills

Adobe Premiere Pro

Social media content creation

Editorial judgement

Storytelling instincts

Knowledge of social platforms

Tools

After Effects

Photoshop

Job description

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-Term Contract / Attachment Full-time (Parental Leave till 07 December 2026)
DEPARTMENT: TV Social Edit Hub
LOCATION: Birmingham Hybrid
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: 34900 - 42000 depending on relevant skills knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

Were happy to discuss flexible working. If youd like to please indicate your preference in the application though theres no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Join the BBCs TV Social Edit Hub to help us shape content that connects with young audiences across TikTok YouTube Instagram and Facebook. As a Post Production Editor youll play a key role in crafting innovative social edits that support BBC iPlayer titles helping drive engagement and reach among new young viewers.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM
Youll be part of a dynamic creative team that thrives on collaboration and experimentation. The Edit Hub is a space where ideas are nurtured and editors are empowered to push boundaries in digital storytelling. Youll work across a range of genres and have the opportunity to grow your skills while making a real impact on how young audiences experience BBC content.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

• Edit clips cutdowns and bespoke social-first content using Adobe Premiere Pro
• Format and optimise content for TikTok YouTube Instagram and Facebook
• Collaborate on original content ideas and experiment with new editing styles
• Work across genres including Entertainment Reality and Documentaries
• Ensure content meets BBC editorial and compliance standardsEngage with producers and stakeholders to deliver high-quality social content
• Stay up to date with trends and best practices in social video editing
• Be a team player who nurtures more junior staff

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Significant experience of Adobe Premiere editing software including proven experience of editing published content using Premiere Pro
• Strong editorial judgement and storytelling instincts tailored for social formats
• Deep knowledge of social platforms and proven experience of creating content for social esp TikTok YouTube Instagram
• Passion and experience of editing content focused on young audiences
• Awareness of editorial and compliance standards ideally within digital or social media

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

• Good knowledge of After Effects and Photoshop

Before your start date you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges in line with our Contracts of Employment policy. This allows us to discuss any support you may need and assess any risks. Failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer.