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Join BBC News as our YouTube Showrunner and help shape the future of trusted journalism on the world\u2019s biggest video platform. You'll lead the development of original YouTube-first formats that attract new audiences, deepen engagement and build lasting viewer habits. Working with journalists, presenters and production teams across BBC News, you\u2019ll turn innovative ideas into distinctive, repeatable formats that bring public service journalism to life for digital audiences.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

• Develop and launch original YouTube formats that grow audiences, deepen engagement and strengthen BBC News\'s presence on the platform.
• Lead projects from concept through pilot production, testing and series development, ensuring ideas are editorially robust and creatively distinctive.
• Work closely with presenters, journalists, producers and editors to create repeatable, audience first formats designed specifically for YouTube.
• Use audience insights, performance data and platform expertise to refine content, improve retention and optimise viewing habits.
• Identify opportunities to transform BBC journalism, expertise and talent into innovative long-form and mid-form video experiences.
• Champion creative innovation by staying ahead of platform trends, audience behaviours and emerging creator approaches.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver formats that meet the highest editorial, creative and public service standards.

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience developing and producing successful original video formats, series or franchises for YouTube or comparable digital platforms.
• Strong creative and editorial judgement, with a track record of taking ideas from concept through pilot and into production.
• Deep understanding of YouTube audience behaviours, content performance metrics and the factors that drive repeat viewing and audience loyalty.
• Experience working closely with on-screen talent, presenters or creators to develop engaging and authentic content.
• Strong project leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple developments simultaneously and bring teams together around a clear creative vision.

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED

• Experience developing content for news, current affairs or factual programming.
• Understanding of YouTube analytics, audience development strategies and content optimisation techniques.
• Experience launching new digital brands, shows or editorial products.
• Knowledge of emerging creator formats, social video trends and platform innovation.
• Experience working within a large, multi-disciplinary media organisation.

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LOCATION

BBC Group and Public Services, Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, United Kingdom, W1A 1AA. BBC Studios Distribution Limited, company no: , registered address: 1 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, United Kingdom W12 7FA.

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE

£42,000 - £52,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved. Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory. Before your start date, you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges, in line with our Recruitment policy. This allows us to discuss any support you may need and assess any risks. Failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer.

REDEVELOPMENT POLICY

The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.

INFORMATION AT A GLANCE

Information at a Glance This is your BBC you can create and innovate in an inclusive environment while contributing to some of the world\u2019s best loved content, and the BBC\u2019s mission to inform, educate and entertain.

LIFE AT BBC

• Fair pay and flexible benefits including a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym.
• Excellent career and professional development.
• Support in your working life, including flexible working which you can discuss with us at any point during the application, selection or offer.
• A values-based organisation where the way we do things is important as what we do.

Benefits may vary if you are joining on an FTC basis or on an orchestra conditions contract. Learn more about life at the BBC and our values in our candidate pack.

We belong – We have a working environment where we value and respect every\u2019s unique contribution, so all our employees feel that they can belong, thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. Find out more about diversity, inclusion and belonging in our strategy below.

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