JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: F
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-time
DEPARTMENT: Digital News and Streaming, Features
LOCATION: London, Television Centre - Hybrid
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £100,000 - £125,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
We're happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to, please indicate your preference in the application – though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.
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.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
We are seeking an ambitious, collaborative, and hands‑on Managing Editor to help lead features coverage for BBC.com and the international BBC app. In this senior editorial role within BBC Studios, you will help shape output from a global team of editors and producers, and work with stakeholders across the BBC to strengthen a digital offer that aligns with BBC values and drive critical revenue that supports our public interest mission.
The BBC features team produces world‑class written and visual reporting across Culture, Health, Technology, Travel, Science and other topics that enriches the lives of readers and drives commercial returns. The role reports to the Executive Editor, Digital News and Streaming.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
This is an opportunity to help lead the feature reporting at one of the world’s most respected global brands. You’ll join a diverse, collaborative team dedicated to editorial excellence, innovation, and impact. As part of BBC Studios, you’ll help deliver trusted journalism and distinctive storytelling to millions worldwide while working in an environment that encourages creativity, professional growth, and purpose‑driven work.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT
* Provide day‑to‑day guidance and management for the global features team, fostering a culture of inclusion, creativity, candor, and accountability.
* Assign, oversee, and deliver features reporting that stands out to global audiences.
* Ensure compliance with BBC editorial standards and values across all features reporting.
* Cultivate a publishing and promotion strategy that deepens engagement with features content on BBC platforms—and broadens readership off of them.
* Collaborate with senior leadership to refine editorial direction in line with strategic goals.
* Work with stakeholders in video, social, and other platforms to create a coordinated digital editorial calendar that is consistent, engaging, and aided by audience habits.
* Analyse performance metrics to inform short- and long‑term editorial and commercial strategy.
* Develop distinctive editorial concepts that enhance BBC’s global reputation while supporting commercial goals.
If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
* 10+ years of news and editorial experience, with at least three years leading editors.
* Proven track record creating high‑performing digital reporting with a commitment to editorial excellence.
* Experience commissioning factual and engaging content, both daily and in longer term projects.
DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across internal and external audiences.
* Enthusiasm for the BBC’s journalism, storytelling, and values.
* Professional background or demonstrable interest in editorial categories such as Travel, Health, Culture, and Sport.
* Experience operating within complex, matrixed organizations and distributed global teams.
* Demonstrated experience translating curiosity into commissioning.
If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.
COMPENSATION
The anticipated annual base salary for this position is £100,000 - £125,000. This range does not include bonus compensation or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. 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.
This range is not inclusive of a competitive bonus, flexible, hybrid working schedule & benefits.
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