Senior Curation Editor — Real-Time News & Engagement (Hybrid)

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

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.