Editorial Executive

BBC Sport is seeking an Editorial Executive, Short-Form Video Curation to lead the evolution of our digital platforms. This role will define the editorial vision and strategy for a video-first experience, ensuring BBC Sport remains relevant, distinctive and trusted as audience behaviours shift. Operating at the intersection of editorial and product, you will shape how audiences engage with sport through video - bringing together storytelling, curation and technology to create a compelling and coherent experience. As a leader within BBC Sport, you will manage a specialist team, contribute to wider strategic direction and act as a deputy to the Executive Editor, playing a central role in the future of our digital proposition. WHY JOIN THE TEAM BBC Sport reaches millions of people every week and plays a vital role in how audiences experience major sporting moments. As audience behaviour continues to shift towards video, particularly portrait format, this role offers the opportunity to shape how sport is experienced. You will play a central role in one of BBC Sport's most important strategic priorities - evolving our digital proposition to meet changing audience needs and defining what a modern, video-first sports experience looks like. This is a rare opportunity to combine editorial leadership, strategy and product thinking at scale, with real influence over the future direction of BBC Sport and how millions of users engage with sport every day. YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

• Set and deliver the editorial strategy for BBC Sport's short-form video, establishing it as a core, video-first experience across the app, website, iPlayer, YouTube and social platforms
• Own the end-to-end editorial approach to curation, defining tone, prioritisation, sequencing and storytelling across a high-volume, real-time environment
• Lead the transition from manual editorial curation to a hybrid human-in-the-loop model, setting clear principles for how editorial judgement and algorithmic systems work together
• Act as the senior editorial partner to Product, Design, Data and Technology teams, shaping discovery, personalisation and the evolution of the SFV experience
• Use audience insight and performance data to drive decision-making, optimise content performance and maximise reach and engagement, particularly with younger audiences
• Ensure all curated content - including third-party and user-generated material - meets BBC Editorial Guidelines and maintains trust and quality
• Build strong relationships across BBC Sport and external partners, influencing alignment and delivery across a complex, multi-team environment
• Operate as a leader within BBC Sport, contributing to strategic direction and deputising for the Executive Editor as required
  
  Extensive experience in digital media and video platforms, with expertise in short-form video and content curation.
• Proven ability to define and deliver video-first strategies across multiple platforms and products
• Experience working with algorithmic or data-driven content systems, with strong editorial judgement in balancing personalisation and oversight
• Deep understanding of audience behaviour, particularly mobile-first and younger audiences
• Strong editorial decision-making skills in fast-paced, high-profile environments
• Experience leading and developing high-performing editorial teams
• Ability to work effectively with Product, Design and Technology teams to shape audience experiences
• Strong use of data and insight to inform strategy, measure impact and drive continuous improvement
• Thorough knowledge of editorial standards, compliance and the responsibilities of a trusted public service broadcaster
  
  BBC Group and Public Services, Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, United Kingdom, W1A 1AA. BBC Studios Distribution Limited, company no: 01420028, registered address: 1 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, United Kingdom W12 7FA.
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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. Before your start date, you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges, in line with our Recruitment policy. This allows us to discuss any support you may need and assess any risks. Failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer. For any general queries, please contact: Redeployment The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk. Information at a Glance This is your BBC At the BBC you can create and innovate in an inclusive environment while contributing to some of the world's best loved content, and the BBC's mission to inform, educate and entertain. Life at BBC Here you will benefit from:
• Fair pay and flexible benefits including a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym.
• Excellent career and professional development.
• Support in your working life, including flexible working which you can discuss with us at any point during the application, selection or offer.
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