You'll be responsible for setting up the operational framework for a new digital development and commissioning area - defining ways of working, managing budgets, establishing workflows, and ensuring smooth delivery from development and commissioning through to publication. This role requires a confident leader who can drive projects, manage complex stakeholder relationships, negotiate contracts, manage digital rights, and ensure smooth delivery across all phases of production.

• Lead the delivery of digital commissions for BBC's YouTube channels; ensuring content is delivered on schedule, within budget, and meets editorial and compliance standards.
• Manage and negotiate contracts with suppliers, freelancers, and partners, ensuring value for money and adherence to BBC policies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g. commissioning, legal, finance, marketing) and external partners (e.g. independent production companies, digital platforms).
• Oversee production planning, risk management, and resource allocation across multiple projects.
• Ensure all content is optimised for YouTube, with a clear understanding of platform strategy, audience behaviour, and performance metrics.
• Provide clear direction and support to teams, ensuring they are equipped to deliver high-quality digital content.
• Monitor industry trends and platform developments to inform commissioning strategy and delivery planning.
  
  We're seeking an experience Digital Executive Producer to lead the delivery of high-profile children's content for YouTube. This is a short-term contract role, ideal for someone with a strong operational mindset, excellent stakeholder management skills and experience setting up new workflows in a fast-paced digital environment., Proven experience in delivering entertainment digital content at scale, ideally for YouTube or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of production management, contracting, and compliance in a digital context.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments and with external partners.
• Financial acumen and experience managing complex budgets and cost controls.
• A track record of leading teams to deliver under pressure, with strong planning and organisational skills.
• Familiarity with digital rights, platform-specific requirements, and audience engagement strategies.
• Understanding of young audiences and the broadcast industry
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.

The Children's and Education team brings the BBC's mission to inform and bring education and entertainment to life for audiences aged 0-16 and their families, reaching millions every week. We're proud to be the UK's leading children's broadcaster, home to some of the most iconic and best-loved brands - from pre-school favourites like Hey Duggee and Bluey, to compelling dramas like The Next Step and Jamie Johnson. Our educational platform, BBC Bitesize, is a trusted resource for learners aged 5-16, offering curriculum-aligned, self-study and home-learning materials that support children, parents, and teachers alike.