Overview
Social Content Producer – BBC
Location: London, BBC Broadcasting House
Department: BBC Marketing & Audiences
Contract types: 1 x Permanent, Full-time (to start as soon as possible) and 1 x Fixed-term Contract, Full-time (Dec 2025 – Apr 2026)
Proposed salary range: £36,000 – £46,000 depending on skills, knowledge and experience. Flexible working will be discussed at offer stage.
Purpose of the role
As a Content Producer within the BBC’s TV Social Original Production team, you’ll be at the forefront of creating innovative and engaging digital content that connects with young audiences. Your work will promote priority BBC iPlayer titles and contribute to making iPlayer the most viewed media brand among 13–34-year-olds.
Your Key Responsibilities and Impact
* Produce and direct original content shoots, acting as the main creative force on set with the support of a Senior Producer.
* Develop a variety of social content formats, from multi-camera studio productions to commissioning content creators.
* Conceive creative ideas and pitch them to internal and external stakeholders.
* Edit video content using advanced techniques and graphics to elevate production quality.
* Scout and select locations and conceptualize set designs with the Originals team.
* Work with a diverse mix of production crew, editors, agents, talent, and show executives to ensure smooth delivery.
* Deliver campaign assets on time, within budget, and tailored to the tone of each show.
Essential Criteria – Your Skills and Experience
* Strong filming, lighting, and self-shooting skills with experience using broadcast cameras, DSLRs, and iPhones.
* Proven knowledge of social media and experience producing for various platforms, especially TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.
* Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro; familiarity with After Effects and Photoshop is a plus.
* Clear communication skills with colleagues, talent, and freelance crew both in studio and on location.
* Demonstrated ability to generate creative ideas that resonate with youth audiences.
Desirable but Not Required
* Experience in post-shoot media management and post-production workflows.
* Awareness of emerging trends and talent in digital media.
* Ability to juggle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
* Strong troubleshooting skills in technical production environments. Audio capture and editing skills are desirable.
* Experience in stakeholder management and creating pitch documents for original concepts.
Additional Information
Disclaimer: This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job. BBC 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 is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.
Before your start date, you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges, in line with our Contracts of Employment policy. Failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer.
Redeployment: The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants.
If you have any general queries, please contact: bbchr@bbc.co.uk
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