Content Editor, BBC Audio Science

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Sector: Media and Publishing
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time

Package Description
Job Reference: 22764
Band: E
Salary: £54,000 - £64,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience.
Contract type: Continuing contract
Location: Central Square, Cardiff

We're happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application.

• Excellent career progression - the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation.
• Unrivalled training and development opportunities - our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification.
• Benefits - We offer a negotiable salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym.

If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process please contact reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.uk. For any general queries, please contact: bbchr@bbc.co.uk.

For this role:
Welsh language skills are not necessary.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job Introduction
We are looking for a new Content Editor for the BBC Audio Science unit. With a background and track record in science or health, you will have experience of selling, developing and delivering programmes and podcasts. It is a busy and demanding role, but unique and rewarding.

About BBC Audio Wales & West of England
BBC Audio Wales and West of England brings together radio production teams in Cardiff and Bristol making programmes for UK networks as well as the BBC World Service and BBC Sounds.

Main Responsibilities
The Editor oversees a wide range of output covering all aspects of science and health. Some of the current output includes programmes such as Inside Science, Inside Health, Health Check, Science in Action, All in the Mind, Crowd Science and Unexpected Elements, as well as a range of podcast titles. The Editor is expected to take a lead in devising and selling new programmes and formats.

Are you the right candidate?
You will need to have strong experience in science or health content making and to have generated ideas across a range of platforms. You will have proven experience of leading and managing teams and talent and the ability to inspire others to do their best work.

• An in-depth understanding of the contemporary world of science and/or health.
• Experience of selling and making compelling, innovative science and/or health content.
• An in-depth knowledge of the UK and international audio market, including our main services; BBC Radio 4, BBC World Service and BBC Sounds.
• The skills and experience to lead, motivate and manage a diverse team, including managing development and performance.
• Highly developed planning and organising skills with the ability to manage several areas of work at one time, deliver to deadlines and to react positively to changes and conflicting priorities.
• The successful candidate will be expected to be in BBC Cardiff for a minimum of two full days a week.

About the BBC
The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us.

Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. 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.

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.

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