Assistant Post Production Editor

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: B
CONTRACT TYPE: Full-time fixed-term contract (up to 20th March 2026)
DEPARTMENT: BBC TV Social Edit Hub
LOCATION: Birmingham Hybrid (2 days per week in office)
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: 25700 - 34700 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. If youd like to please indicate your preference in the application though theres no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. (delete if not applicable)

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The TV Social Edit Hub is looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious Junior Editor to join our team for 3 months to help craft a range of supporting social content for BBC iPlayer Edit Hub creates innovative reactive content designed to engage young audiences across social platforms supporting BBC iPlayer titles with clips cutdowns compilations and original content for TikTok YouTube Instagram and is a great opportunity to shape how BBC content reaches and resonates with younger viewers.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

We are offering an exciting entrylevel role within a dynamic team creating innovative socialfirst content. You will join a supportive culture that champions creativity and collaboration while giving you the tools and opportunities to grow your technical and storytelling skills. You will take ownership of edits from start to finish collaborate with producers and campaign teams and bring fresh ideas to enhance audience engagement.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

As an Assistant Post-Production Editor youll be part of a collaborative team based in Birmingham creatingsocial edits that amplify BBC shows and connect with new audiences.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Editing clips cutdowns and bespoke social-first content usingAdobe Premiere Pro
• Formatting and optimising content forTikTok YouTube Instagram and Facebook
• Working across a range of genres from Entertainment and Reality to Documentaries
• Ensuring content meets editorial and compliance standards working closely with producers and stakeholders

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

Has good experience with Adobe Premiere Pro and some evidence of creating content for social platforms
Understands how young audiences engage with social platforms especially TikTok YouTube and Instagram
Has a keen editorial eye and storytelling instincts tailored for social formats
Is confident juggling multiple tasks and thrives in a collaborative fast-paced environment

A passion for content that speaks to young audiences is essential. If youre excited by the idea of shaping how BBC shows are experienced on social wed love to hear from you.

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED

Some knowledge of Photoshop / After Effects preferable
Knowledge of latest trends and best practices in social video editing.
Experience in post production workflows and delivery standards
Editing longform and shortform content for social media

If you can bring some of these skills and experience along with transferable strengths wed love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.