# Commissioning Editor – Entertainment Formats

**Company**: BBC
**Location**: Salford, MAN
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: £95,000 - £110,000
**Category**: Communications
**Industry**: Media & Entertainment

**Apply**: https://careers.bbc.co.uk/job/Salford-Commissioning-Editor-MAN-M50-2QH/1377040157/?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply
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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

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