Social Media Assistant

The Bbc; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting organization is seeking a social media researcher for its flagship daytime show in Manchester. The ideal candidate will create shareable short-form videos and posts for various social platforms while collaborating with studio teams and on-screen talent. Applicants should have strong editing skills in Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop, along with a passion for social media and the latest trends.

Qualifications

• Experience in making published social and digital content.
• Basic understanding of copyright, compliance, and editorial guidelines.
• Ability to work confidently and professionally with on‑screen talent.

Responsibilities

• Create original content for social media platforms.
• Work with on‑screen talent and studio teams for content creation.
• Identify social‑first angles from broadcast items.

Skills

Adobe Premiere Pro editing skills

Adobe Photoshop editing skills

Great attention to detail

Passion for social media and knowledge of trends

Strong copywriting and caption‑writing skills

Understanding of analytics and performance insights

Knowledge of SEO for social content

Ability to pitch ideas and identify strong angles

Experience in fast‑turnaround environments

Strong time‑management skills

Job description

BBC Studios is looking for a social media researcher to join its flagship BBC One daytime show, Morning Live. You'll be working with the social media manager and studio teams to create world‑class original content for Instagram, Facebook, X and the Morning Live homepage. You'll use items from the show and work directly with on‑screen talent to create bespoke, shareable, short‑form videos and posts to enhance the Morning Live brand.

You must be organised, have experience in making published social and digital content and be a competent desktop editor. Skills needed:

• Adobe Premiere Pro editing skills
• Adobe Photoshop editing skills
• Great attention to detail
• A passion for ideas around social media and website features
• Good editorial knowledge
• Confidence in filming and photography with smartphones
• A passion for social media and an understanding of the latest trends
• Strong copywriting and caption‑writing skills
• An understanding of analytics and performance insights across social platforms
• Knowledge of SEO for social content (hashtags, keywords, alt text)
• The ability to pitch ideas and identify strong social‑first angles from broadcast items
• Experience of working in a fast‑turnaround environment
• A basic understanding of copyright, compliance and editorial guidelines
• Awareness of community management and audience engagement behaviours
• The ability to work confidently and professionally with on‑screen talent
• Knowledge of websites and website building tools
• Strong time‑management skills and the ability to multitask under pressure

The role is flexible but based in Manchester, and you will be expected to be in the city centre studio at least three days a week.