Location
BBC Television Centre, London - Hybrid working available

Hours
Full-time, Fixed-term Contract (9 months parental leave cover)

Salary
£48,000 per year plus London weighting. The salary reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Digital Content Lead in BBC Studios Audio. This new role reports directly to the Commercial & Business Development Director and supports podcast production teams in developing and producing social-first video content that extends the reach of podcasts through fully visualised episodes, short form clips, and digital assets. You will act as the editorial lead for one or more social media accounts within BBC Studios Audio, delivering a coherent and consistent social media experience that maximises engaged reach with target audiences, ensures high creative quality, meets commercial objectives for sponsors and advertisers, and drives traffic around the BBC Studios Audio commercial portfolio.

This is a key commercial role within the central Audio team, working alongside production teams delivering a wide range of outstanding content, from impactful investigative serials like To Catch A King and Things Fell Apart to long-running prestige Radio 4 series such as Desert Island Discs and In Our Time, as well as an extensive slate of award-winning comedy and drama output. The Audio Unit’s mission is to create and deliver compelling, premium audio to a broad global audience.

Key responsibilities include collaborating with audio production teams to develop, produce, film, and edit long- and short-form video content around select podcasts; leading editorial publishing strategy across social channels; supporting and upskilling production teams in visual content creation; line managing a Digital Executive; building strong relationships with talent, influencers, brands, and internal stakeholders; using audience insights and performance data to inform strategy and drive continuous improvement; and ensuring all social activity complies with BBC editorial, advertising, and governance standards, including responsible AI use.

Experience
- Proven experience creating and delivering social media content strategies, managing communities, and using analytics to inform decision-making.
- Demonstrable hands-on experience producing social-first and long-form video content, including filming, editing, adding graphics/effects, and publishing across digital platforms.
- Strong understanding of podcast production and distribution, with a passion for audio and video storytelling.
- Ability to lead and influence stakeholders at all levels, driving new initiatives and contributing to strategic thinking.
- Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing demands.
- Excellent understanding of audience behaviours across platforms and devices, using insights to shape content and engagement strategies.

About You
You are a creative and strategic thinker with a passion for audio and video storytelling. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy collaborating across teams, and are motivated by delivering high-quality content that engages diverse audiences. You have strong leadership skills and are committed to developing others while driving innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications
Desired but not essential:
- General business and strategy experience in a commercial organisation, demonstrating sound business understanding.
- Experience working in a matrix organisation.
- Experience building and developing a successful team.