Senior Curation Editor

BBC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-Paid Medical

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Hybrid Work

Retirement Planning

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Gym Reimbursement

Job summary

BBC Studios in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Curation Editor for bbc.com, based in Washington, DC and reporting to the Lead Curation Editor. The role focuses on curating and optimizing homepage and app content for US audiences during the afternoon/evening window, with a strong emphasis on editorial judgment and timely news coverage.

You will work hands-on in the CMS, contribute to daily editorial planning, and collaborate across time zones to ensure 24/7 coverage and a rich, timely content mix.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in digital journalism; experience with homepage management, news curation, or digital publishing.
• Strong editorial judgment and ability to prioritize under pressure.
• Deep understanding of audience behavior, engagement strategies, and analytics.
• Effective communication and collaboration in a fast-paced, distributed environment.
• Commitment to impartiality and BBC's editorial values.

Responsibilities

• Curate and optimize content for bbc.com and the app, maintaining editorial integrity and responsiveness to breaking news.
• Craft compelling headlines and select impactful visuals, prioritizing mobile-friendly presentation.
• Plan and execute real-time updates, push alerts, and long-term curation strategies.
• Leverage audience data and industry trends to enhance engagement and user experience.
• Collaborate with teams across BBC News, Sport, Features, BritBox, Audience Development, and Product to align priorities.
• Communicate across time zones, manage handovers and stakeholder relationships with colleagues in Singapore, London, and New York to ensure 24/7 coverage.
• Document clear handovers and flag technical issues promptly.
• Participate in rotating schedule for public holiday coverage, with occasional weekend work.

Skills

Digital journalism

Editorial judgment

News curation

Analytics

Collaboration

Impartiality

Job description

JOB DETAILS

BBC Studios — Commercial News

Location: Washington, DC Office (Hybrid - 3 days)

Schedule: Mon–Fri, 11am–7pm ET

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. At Digital News & Streaming, our ambition is to entertain, educate, and inspire through world-class journalism in all forms. Our reporting takes you across the world and then provides the tools to live a more informed and fulfilled life.

BBC Studios is seeking a Senior Curation Editor for bbc.com, based in Washington, DC, reporting to the Lead Curation Editor. We continue to consolidate and enhance our BBC website and apps for global audiences, including in North America, and you will be a key part of the team curating this experience — managing the homepage and other key indexes during the US afternoon and evening window.

The right candidate will demonstrate strong editorial judgment, a sharp eye for engaging headlines and visuals, and a keen sense of US and global audience needs in the digital space. During your shifts, you will work hands‑on in the CMS to ensure we always have a rich, timely content mix across the site and app. You will also contribute to daily editorial planning and curation strategy for major news events and special initiatives.

You will have experience with digital publishing best practices and optimization tactics, and a desire to deepen your understanding of analytics and develop your ability to draw actionable, real‑time insights to improve engagement.

Success in this role requires close collaboration with colleagues across time zones — from Singapore and London through to the US East and West coasts. Strong communication, handover discipline, and organizational skills are essential, as is the ability to work autonomously during your shift while staying aligned with the team's editorial priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Curate and optimize content for bbc.com and the app, maintaining editorial integrity and responsiveness to breaking news
• Craft compelling headlines and select impactful visuals, prioritizing mobile-friendly presentation
• Plan and execute real-time updates, push alerts, and long-term curation strategies
• Leverage audience data and industry trends to enhance engagement and user experience
• Collaborate with teams across BBC News, Sport, Features, BritBox, Audience Development, and Product to align priorities
• Communicate effectively across time zones, managing handovers and stakeholder relationships with colleagues in Singapore, London, and New York to ensure seamless 24/7 coverage
• Document clear handovers and flag technical issues promptly
• Participate in a rotating schedule for public holiday coverage, with occasional weekend work.

Knowledge, Skills, Training And Experience

• 5+ years in digital journalism, with experience in homepage management, news curation, or digital publishing
• Strong editorial judgment and ability to prioritize under pressure
• Deep understanding of audience behavior, engagement strategies, and analytics
• Effective communication and collaboration skills in a fast-paced, distributed environment
• Commitment to impartiality and BBC's editorial values

Competencies

• Strong communicator — able to convey editorial decisions clearly to colleagues across departments and time zones, including non-specialists, and to communicate effectively with people working remotely across multiple BBC sites
• Autonomous and problem-solving oriented — able to exercise sound editorial judgment and make confident calls independently during your shift, escalating when appropriate
• Detail-focused while maintaining a view of the bigger picture — brings precision to headline writing and content selection without losing sight of the overall editorial mix and audience goals
• Keen to challenge the status quo and take initiative — proactively identifies opportunities to improve curation workflows, surface content more effectively, and drive positive changes across the team
• Flexible and adaptable — able to sustain high performance under pressure and pivot quickly as breaking news, changing priorities, or evolving audience needs demand

Benefits And Perks

• 100% Employer-Paid Medical and Dental Insurance (PPO plans)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible, Hybrid Working Arrangements
• Strong commitment to work/life balance
• Free Retirement Consulting for all employees
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Gym Reimbursement

Compensation

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $90,000 to $100,000. The actual base salary offered depends on the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and geographic location of the position.