Producer, Other Side of the Story

Producer Bitesize Other Side of the Story

JOB BAND: D
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-term 29.6.2026 18.12.2026
DEPARTMENT: BBC Education
LOCATION: Salford
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: 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 the award-winning Bitesize Other Side of the Story team and help shape media literacy content aimed at inspiring young people to become more critical and curious about what they see and share online. As Producer you will lead a small team in creating content that engages youth audiences and delivers on the BBCs media literacy priorities.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM
This role provides the opportunity to guide and influence a priority area for Bitesize and the BBC and help young people become better digital citizens. Youll become part of the Bitesize Teens and Parenting portfolio which prides itself on its creativity and innovative approach to reaching disengaged audiences on subjects that really affect their lives.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

• Content commissioning and development: Lead the end-to-end production of Bitesize: Other Side of the Story web content shaping ideas briefs and narratives that reflect diverse perspectives and engage young audiences.
• Editorial leadership and quality control: Ensure all content meets BBC editorial standards for accuracy impartiality and tone while maintaining a clear accessible voice tailored to Bitesize users.
• Cross-team collaboration: Work closely with designers developers educators and marketing teams to deliver cohesive multimedia experiences that enhance learning and audience engagement.
• Audience insight and impact focus: Use analytics user feedback and audience research to refine content strategy improve reach and maximise relevance for students and teachers.
• Innovation and digital storytelling: Champion new formats and interactive storytelling approaches to keep the platform fresh inclusive and aligned with evolving digital consumption habits.
  

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Proven experience in digital content production ideally for youth education or public service audiences.
• Strong editorial judgement with a clear understanding of accuracy impartiality and compliance.
• Ability to develop and oversee engaging accessible content tailored to young people across web and multimedia formats.
• Experience working collaboratively across teams and organisations including internal and external stakeholders plus editorial design and technical colleagues.
• Confidence using audience insight and data to inform content decisions and improve reach and impact.

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:
Experience working on educational or curriculum-linked content particularly within UK schooling or similar learning frameworks.
Knowledge of publishing systems used within BBC Bitesize or the ability to quickly learn and navigate internal content management tools.
Journalistic experience with strong storytelling skills and the ability to research develop and present balanced engaging narratives.

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.

Please note: Interviews will be held during the week commencing 8th June.

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