Digital Executive Producer
Digital Executive Producer
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Job Description
Package Description
Band:E
Contract type: Full time Fixed Term Contract / Attachment till 27 February 2026
Location: Salford - Hybrid
Salary: Up to 75000 depending on relevant skills knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
Were happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.
Job Introduction
The Childrens and Education team brings the BBCs mission to inform and bring education and entertainment to life for audiences aged 016 and their families reaching millions every week. Were proud to be the UKs leading childrens broadcaster home to some of the most iconic and best-loved brands from pre-school favourites like Hey Duggee and Bluey to compelling dramas like The Next Step and Jamie Johnson. Our educational platform BBC Bitesize is a trusted resource for learners aged 516 offering curriculum-aligned self-study and home-learning materials that support children parents and teachers alike.
Were seeking an experience Digital Executive Producer to lead the delivery of high-profile childrens content for YouTube. This is a short-term contract role ideal for someone with a strong operational mindset excellent stakeholder management skills and experience setting up new workflows in a fast-paced digital environment.
Join us and be part of a team thats shaping how the BBC uses digital platforms to reach and engage young audiences.
Main Responsibilities
Youll be responsible for setting up the operational framework for a new digital development and commissioning area defining ways of working managing budgets establishing workflows and ensuring smooth delivery from development and commissioning through to publication. This role requires a confident leader who can drive projects manage complex stakeholder relationships negotiate contracts manage digital rights and ensure smooth delivery across all phases of production.
- Lead the delivery of digital commissions for BBCs YouTube channels; ensuring content is delivered on schedule within budget and meets editorial and compliance standards.
- Manage and negotiate contracts with suppliers freelancers and partners ensuring value for money and adherence to BBC policies.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g. commissioning legal finance marketing) and external partners (e.g. independent production companies digitalplatforms).
- Oversee production planning risk management and resource allocation across multiple projects.
- Ensure all content is optimised for YouTube with a clear understanding of platform strategy audience behaviour and performance metrics.
- Provide clear direction and support to teams ensuring they are equipped to deliver high-quality digital content.
- Monitor industry trends and platform developments to inform commissioning strategy and delivery planning.
Are you the right Candidate
- Proven experience in delivering entertainment digital content at scale ideally for YouTube or similar platforms.
- Strong understanding and knowledge of production management contracting and compliance in a digital context.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments and with external partners.
- Financial acumen and experience managing complex budgets and cost controls.
- A track record of leading teams to deliver under pressure with strong planning and organisational skills.
- Familiarity with digital rights platform-specific requirements and audience engagement strategies.
- Understanding of young audiences and the broadcast industry
Employment Type
Full-Time
