BBC Career Opportunities Assistant Commissioner, Specialist Factual

JOB BAND: D

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent Full-time

DEPARTMENT: Commissioning

LOCATION: Belfast - Hybrid

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: 45000- 60000 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.

Join BBC NIs Commissioning team to shape vibrant thought-provoking content that drives the development of Northern Irelands creative sector and cultural identity. As Assistant Commissioner (Specialist Factual) youll be central to enhancing the level of ambition energy and impact of the BBC NI and BBC Contents co-commissioned content from Northern Ireland with a focus on the development and delivery of Specialist Factual and broader unscripted factual content.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM
Be part of a team where creativity meets purpose at an exciting moment in the evolution of the BBCs Across the UK strategy. BBC NI Commissioning is enhancing alignment and integration with BBC Network Commissioning to create new impactful content from NI. The next phase of our work will create new opportunities to commission high-quality content from the local creative sector which aligns with BBC Network Genre strategies and pan-UK audience needs across platforms. You will work to support and assist a BBC NI Commissioning Editor and Network colleagues in developing and delivering an ambitious and coherent slate of specialist factual and broader un-scripted content. You will assist in the development of skills and credibility of the local NI creative sector in these genres. With a focus on innovation inclusion and cultural impact this role offers the chance to shape how Northern Ireland sees itself and how it is seen across the UK and on the world stage.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

• Support the Commissioning Editor for Drama & Documentary in developing and delivering BBC NIs strategy and portfolio in the specialist factual and broader un-scripted genres.
• Work effectively to help align strategies and processes between BBC NI and BBC Network Unscripted genres especially specialist factual.
• Develop relationships with Northern Ireland talent and suppliers to shape standout projects.
• Provide editorial feedback on proposals and treatments ensuring creative excellence.
• Oversee delivery of commissioned programmes maintaining high editorial standards and ensuring value for money.
  

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Editorial Influence: Proven experience and capacity to act as an effective editorial voice on high quality impactful specialist factual content broadcast by BBC Network or equivalent. Strong editorial judgement and creative flair with a track record of developing new ideas and meticulous attention to detail in managing delivery of complex content.
• Specialist Factual: Proven experience in factual programme-making. Strong knowledge of the specialist factual and unscripted landscape and industry trends within and beyond the BBC. Deep understanding of Northern Ireland content and talent with a passion for factual storytelling.
• Editorial Standards: Experience in working on compliance-heavy content. Experience in the management of editorial with high levels of legal or reputational risk.
• Partnership Models: Capacity to work effectively in partnership and collaboration models articulating and asserting the interests of the BBC and its audiences in a collegiate robust and effective manner.
• Excellent editorial judgement written skills and stakeholder management. Evidence of decisive interventions in enhancing content storytelling in pre- or post-production.

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED

• Experience nurturing and developing creative talent.
• Familiarity with commissioning processes and budget management.
• Track record of delivering complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and collaborative team ethos.