Brand Editorial Lead role at BBC Studios
JOB DETAILS
* Contract Type: Full‑time Perm
* Department: BBC Studios
* Location: Warsaw, Poland
* Office Hours: 40 hour week, 3 days in office
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.
Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories for people all around the world.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM?
The Brand Editorial Lead, CEE & MENAT, is a senior strategic role responsible for shaping and delivering audience‑first editorial and programming strategies across BBC Studios’ channels: BBC First, BBC Lifestyle and CBeebies and non‑linear products portfolio – driving performance through data‑led planning, cross‑functional collaboration, and deep market insight. The role requires fluency in working with and across data – combining hands‑on analysis with strategic application – to inform decisions, optimise content impact, and enhance audience results. In addition, this position provides leadership and direction to a team of Programming Managers, fostering a high‑performance culture, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, and enabling the team to deliver best‑in‑class content experiences across all platforms.
Your Key Responsibilities And Impact
Strategic Editorial & Content Leadership
* Develop and lead audience‑first editorial and scheduling strategies for BBC First, BBC Lifestyle, and CBeebies across CEE & MENAT, aligned with long‑range plans and regional priorities.
* Shape content strategies to drive acquisition, engagement, and retention, with a focus on Polish and CEE markets, informed by audience insights and performance analysis.
* Provide strategic recommendations on genre mix, title selection, and portfolio gaps, ensuring propositions are future‑fit across linear, VOD, and digital platforms.
* Translate long‑term strategies into actionable acquisition briefs, collaborating with Research & Insights and Acquisition teams.
Portfolio Planning & Operational Excellence
* Lead annual and quarterly planning cycles, delivering strategic schedules that meet audience needs, regulatory requirements, and financial targets.
* Oversee operational planning and financial balancing, leveraging data‑driven tools for portfolio optimisation and performance tracking.
* Maintain oversight of the buying model, assessing supply trends and informing commissioning frameworks.
Performance Management & Collaboration
* Contribute to the regional performance framework, monitoring risks and opportunities and ensuring mitigation plans address gaps promptly.
* Collaborate across Programming, Marketing, Research, Finance, and Acquisitions to deliver integrated, audience‑led solutions and optimise ROI.
Team Leadership & Development
* Line‑manage and motivate Programming Managers, setting clear standards, allocating work effectively, and fostering continuous improvement.
* Promote teamwork and embed BBC Studios’ values – Ambition, Clarity, Ownership, and Respect – while driving efficiency and best practices.
* Ensure adherence to policies and planning timetables, supporting professional development and operational excellence.
Your Skills And Experience
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
* Experience working in a television scheduling or related environment, with an understanding of financial and operational impacts on schedules.
* Strong data literacy, with the ability to work fluently with and across data – from extraction and manipulation to strategic interpretation and application.
* Deep understanding of the broadcasting landscape, including how TV and online content is commissioned, financed, produced, and scheduled.
* Strategic awareness of evolving audience behaviours and their impact on service delivery and content planning – maintaining a broad strategic overview while understanding local market dynamics.
* Experience leading and developing teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
* Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting complex information clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.
Desired (Not Required)
* Industry & strategic expertise – experience in media, entertainment, or digital video sectors.
* Proficient in Excel and data analysis, capable of translating complex datasets into actionable insights that inform programming, scheduling, and commissioning.
* Skilled in managing large volumes of information, identifying key trends, and maintaining focus on long‑term objectives while tracking day‑to‑day detail.
* Demonstrated experience managing large, complex budgets and applying financial principles to content strategy.
* Experience leading strategic planning cycles, managing quotas, and delivering forward schedules that balance creative ambition with regulatory and financial constraints.
* Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility across senior leadership and collaborate effectively across departments.
* Proven ability to think strategically, anticipate challenges, and propose creative solutions.
* Strong appreciation of editorial compliance considerations.
NEXT STEPS
We appreciate your interest in this position and understand how important this opportunity is to you. Due to the high volume of interest we may need to close the application period earlier than anticipated. This step is necessary to ensure we can provide a high level of attention and service to all applicants. Thank you for your understanding.
Disclaimer
This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.
Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct employment screening checks which include reference checks, eligibility to work checks, and if applicable to the role, safeguarding and adverse media/social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.
For any general queries, please contact: bbchr@bbc.co.uk
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