Managing Editor, Features

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: F

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent Full-time

DEPARTMENT: Digital News and Streaming Features

LOCATION: London Television Centre - Hybrid

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: 100000 - 125000 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.

WE ARE BBC STUDIOS

A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the worlds 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 and the international BBC 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 worlds most respected global brands. Youll join a diverse collaborative team dedicated to editorial excellence innovation and impact. As part of BBC Studios youll 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 RESPONSIBILITES 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 platformsand 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 BBCs global reputation while supporting commercial goals.
• 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.

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 BBCs 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 wed love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

COMPENSATION

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is 100000 - 125000. 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.