Job Title: Producer, Sport (Social Media)
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Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Salford
Job Closing Date: 09/02/2025
THE ROLE
* Job Reference: 21393
* Band: D
* Salary: £41,000 - £51,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience.
* Contract Types:
* 1 x 11 month FTC from 01/04/2025 to 20/03/2026 - Producer, (Social Media) Cricket
* 1 x 6 month FTC from 01/04/2025 to 28/09/2025 - Producer, (Social Media) General Sport
* 1 x 5 month FTC from 29/09/2025 to 20/03/2026 - Producer, (Social Media) General Sport
Please note: the 5 month contract has a start date in September 2025.
* A typical week involves 4 x 10 hour shifts.
* This is a hybrid role; days in the office are not fixed.
We’re happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application.
Job Introduction
Do you know social media inside out? Can you plan and deliver world-class content and help lead a team that connects with younger audiences? We're looking for three Social Media Output Producers in BBC Sport. They will lead and inspire a team of social media journalists and content creators to deliver world-leading content across BBC Sport's portfolio of social media accounts.
Main Responsibilities
This role requires extensive knowledge of social media best practices and a strong understanding of how to best reach younger audiences. Organisational skills and the capacity to multi-task are key, as is the ability to lead and inspire others.
The successful candidate will oversee the execution of our day-to-day output on social channels, leading the social media journalists and working alongside video teams to drive the highest standards of output across the BBC’s social accounts.
The role works on a weekly 4x10hr shift pattern and will include some early mornings, late nights, and weekends.
Are you the right candidate?
* Extensive experience creating high-quality digital content across social media.
* Experience planning social content and campaigns, managing/leading team members.
* Good knowledge of a wide range of sports and ability to identify sports news stories appealing to a global audience.
* Strong grasp of editorial policy and an intuitive feel for correct tone/decency.
* Strong communication skills to organise a team of journalists.
* Knowledge of and experience working on cricket is required for the 11 month FTC.
This is not an entry-level role. Please review the criteria for the role before applying.
About the BBC
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We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.
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.
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