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Digital Lead, Drama

BBC Studios London, GBR Hybrid senior contract

Salary

£52,000 - £62,000 + London Weighting per year

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Description

We are seeking an experienced Digital Lead to shape and deliver digital strategy across EastEnders, Casualty, and Silent Witness.

As a Digital Lead, you will expand reach, strengthen audience engagement, and drive performance across all platforms. You will lead editorial, compliance, and content delivery, and develop tailored digital roadmaps while ensuring content remains bold, innovative, and aligned with the shows' brands.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Growing and developing digital strategy and branding for Drama Productions
  • Editorial oversight, compliance, production, and delivery
  • Developing a comprehensive digital blueprint for Drama Productions and identifying strategic opportunities to drive revenue growth
  • Collaborating with individual shows to develop and produce specific digital roadmaps and content
  • Conducting in-depth analysis of channel and asset performance, audience insights, and market research to inform editorial direction and strategic decisions
  • Leading and managing a team to create and deliver engaging content

The successful candidate will have experience of owning and developing digital strategy to support broadcast television, ideally drama or continuing drama. They will also have expert knowledge and experience of the digital production lifecycle, including budgeting, risk assessment, compliance, and end-to-end project management.

In return, we offer a salary range of £52,000 - £62,000 + London Weighting (£5441), a flexible 35-hour working week with 26 days annual leave, and a defined pension scheme.

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