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Commissioning Editor – Entertainment Formats

BBC Salford, MAN Hybrid senior full-time

Salary

£95,000 - £110,000 per year

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Description

We are seeking an ambitious creative leader for the role of Commissioning Editor – Entertainment Formats at BBC Sounds. You will develop and scale a sector-leading entertainment slate with a high-performing team of commissioners.

The successful candidate will have a track record of delivering shows that have reached millions of listeners and viewers, with strong relationships with agents, presenters, and producers.

Key responsibilities:

  • Manage an existing successful slate of BBC podcasts across Entertainment and Sport Entertainment
  • Develop and launch brand new shows of scale and impact
  • Collaborate with fellow Commissioning Editors and manage key Commissioning Executives
  • Build relationships with suppliers, presenters, and producers
  • Foster a risk-taking and innovative approach to ideas development

Requirements:

  • Exceptional track record of commissioning and/or delivering entertainment content
  • Record of developing and delivering innovative creative ideas
  • Significant understanding of current trends and issues within the podcast industry
  • Outstanding communication skills and ability to foster good relationships
  • Sound editorial judgment and ability to think strategically

Benefits include:

  • Competitive salary package
  • Flexible 35-hour working week
  • 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days
  • Defined pension scheme
  • Discounted dental, health care, and gym

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Skills

Required

  • podcast production
  • entertainment content creation
  • commissioning
  • team management
  • supplier relationship management

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://careers.bbc.co.uk/job/Salford-Commissioning-Editor-MAN-M50-2QH/1377040157/

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