Producer, Other Side of the Story

Job Description
Job Requisition ID: 45828
Job Closing Date: 2 June 2026
JOB DETAILS

Producer, Bitesize Other Side of the Story

JOB BAND: D

CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed\-term – 29\.6\.2026 – 18\.12\.2026

DEPARTMENT: BBC Education

LOCATION: Salford

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £40,200\-52,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

We're happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to, please indicate your preference in the application – though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Join the award\-winning Bitesize Other Side of the Story team and help shape media literacy content aimed at inspiring young people to become more critical and curious about what they see and share online. As Producer you will lead a small team in creating content that engages youth audiences and delivers on the BBC’s media literacy priorities.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

This role provides the opportunity to guide and influence a priority area for Bitesize and the BBC and help young people become better digital citizens. You’ll become part of the Bitesize Teens and Parenting portfolio, which prides itself on its creativity and innovative approach to reaching disengaged audiences on subjects that really affect their lives.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

• Content commissioning and development: Lead the end\-to\-end production of Bitesize: Other Side of the Story web content, shaping ideas, briefs, and narratives that reflect diverse perspectives and engage young audiences.


• Editorial leadership and quality control: Ensure all content meets BBC editorial standards for accuracy, impartiality, and tone, while maintaining a clear, accessible voice tailored to Bitesize users.


• Cross\-team collaboration: Work closely with designers, developers, educators, and marketing teams to deliver cohesive, multimedia experiences that enhance learning and audience engagement.


• Audience insight and impact focus: Use analytics, user feedback, and audience research to refine content strategy, improve reach, and maximise relevance for students and teachers.


• Innovation and digital storytelling: Champion new formats and interactive storytelling approaches to keep the platform fresh, inclusive, and aligned with evolving digital consumption habits.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Proven experience in digital content production, ideally for youth, education, or public service audiences.


• Strong editorial judgement, with a clear understanding of accuracy, impartiality, and compliance.


• Ability to develop and oversee engaging, accessible content tailored to young people across web and multimedia formats.


• Experience working collaboratively across teams and organisations, including internal and external stakeholders, plus editorial, design, and technical colleagues.


• Confidence using audience insight and data to inform content decisions and improve reach and impact.

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

• Experience working on educational or curriculum\-linked content, particularly within UK schooling or similar learning frameworks.


• Knowledge of publishing systems used within BBC Bitesize, or the ability to quickly learn and navigate internal content management tools.


• Journalistic experience, with strong storytelling skills and the ability to research, develop, and present balanced, engaging narratives.

If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

Please note: Interviews will be held during the week commencing 8th June.

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Disclaimer

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: bbchr@bbc.co.uk

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.

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