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JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-Term Contract / Attachment, Full-time (Parental Leave till 07 December 2026)
DEPARTMENT: TV Social Edit Hub
LOCATION: Birmingham - Hybrid
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £34,900 - £42,000 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.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Join the BBC's TV Social Edit Hub to help us shape content that connects with young audiences across TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook. As a Post Production Editor, you'll play a key role in crafting innovative social edits that support BBC iPlayer titles, helping drive engagement and reach among new young viewers.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
You'll be part of a dynamic, creative team that thrives on collaboration and experimentation. The Edit Hub is a space where ideas are nurtured, and editors are empowered to push boundaries in digital storytelling. You'll work across a range of genres and have the opportunity to grow your skills while making a real impact on how young audiences experience BBC content.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:
Edit clips, cutdowns, and bespoke social-first content using Adobe Premiere Pro
Format and optimise content for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook
Collaborate on original content ideas and experiment with new editing styles
Work across genres including Entertainment, Reality, and Documentaries
Ensure content meets BBC editorial and compliance standards
Engage with producers and stakeholders to deliver high-quality social content
Stay up to date with trends and best practices in social video editing
Be a team player who nurtures more junior staff
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
Significant experience of Adobe Premiere editing software including proven experience of editing published content using Premiere Pro
Strong editorial judgement and storytelling instincts tailored for social formats
Deep knowledge of social platforms and proven experience of creating content for social - esp TikTok, YouTube, Instagram
Passion and experience of editing content focused on young audiences
Awareness of editorial and compliance standards, ideally within digital or social media
DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:
Good knowledge of After Effects and Photoshop
Before your start date, you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges, in line with our Contracts of Employment policy. This allows us to discuss any support you may need and assess any risks. Failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer.