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This job is with BBC, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Job Details JOB BAND : E CONTRACT TYPE : Full-time - Continuing/Permanent DEPARTMENT: BBC Sport - Strategy & Platforms LOCATION: Salford - Hybrid PROPOSED SALARY RANGE : 75,000 - 85,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. Purpose Of The Role BBC Sport is seeking an Editorial Executive to shape and lead our shortform video offer across digital platforms. This role is responsible for setting the editorial direction for shortform video, delivering a distinctive, highquality experience across the BBC Sport website and app, iPlayer, YouTube and social channels. Leading a specialist video curation team, you will also operate as a senior editorial figure within BBC Sport, contributing to wider strategic thinking and deputising for the Executive Editor when required. WHY JOIN THE TEAM BBC Sport reaches millions of people every week and plays a vital role in how audiences experience major sporting moments. Shortform video is a critical part of how audiences experience sport. This role offers the opportunity to shape a videofirst proposition within one of the most influential sports brands in the world. You'll help define how human editorial judgement and algorithmic systems work together responsibly. The role combines creative leadership, strategic thinking and handson delivery, with real influence over how BBC Sport evolves to meet changing audience needs. YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT: Set and deliver the editorial strategy for BBC Sport's shortform video, ensuring a coherent, highquality, videofirst experience across all platforms Own the editorial approach to curation, defining tone, prioritisation and storytelling while balancing human editorial judgement with algorithmic support Act as the lead editorial partner to Product, Design, Data and Technology teams, shaping discovery, personalisation and the evolution of the shortform video experience Lead and develop a specialist curation team, planning resources and workflows to deliver consistent, highperforming output at scale Use audience insight and performance data to drive editorial decisionmaking, maximise reach and engagement - particularly with younger audiences - and continuously improve the offer Ensure all curated content meets BBC Editorial Guidelines and compliance standards, while operating as a senior leader within BBC Sport and providing resilience across the leadership team YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: Significant experience in digital journalism, with a strong track record in shortform video and editorial curation Proven ability to deliver videofirst editorial strategies across multiple platforms Experience working with datadriven or algorithmic content systems, and sound judgement in balancing editorial oversight with personalisation Strong editorial decisionmaking skills, particularly in fastpaced or highprofile environments A clear understanding of audience behaviour, especially younger and mobilefirst audiences Experience leading and developing editorial teams, and working confidently with Product, Design and Technology colleagues Ability to use data and insight to shape editorial strategy and measure impact Thorough knowledge of BBC Editorial Guidelines and compliance requirements