Executive Editor, DN and S

WE ARE BBC STUDIOS

A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world’s most sought-after TV, audio and digital content.

Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories for people all around the world.

ROLE PURPOSE

We are seeking a strategic, inquisitive, and hands-on Executive Editor to help shape the daily output on BBC.com and the international BBC app. In this senior role within BBC Studios, you will lead a global team of editors and producers on news-adjacent programming and work with stakeholders across the BBC to strengthen a digital offer that aligns with BBC values, amplifies our global reach, and grows revenue to support our mission. The role reports to the General Manager, and Executive Editorial Director.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

This is an opportunity to help shape the editorial direction of one of the world’s most respected global brands. You’ll join a diverse, collaborative team dedicated to editorial excellence, innovation, and impact. As part of BBC Studios, you’ll help deliver trusted journalism and distinctive storytelling to millions worldwide while working in an environment that encourages creativity, professional growth, and purpose-driven work.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AND IMPACT

• Ensure compliance with BBC editorial standards and values across all digital output.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and management for global commercial editorial teams, fostering a culture of inclusion, creativity, candor, and accountability.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to refine editorial direction in line with strategic goals.
• Oversee the digital editorial calendar to maintain a consistent cadence across platforms.
• Analyze performance metrics to inform short- and long-term editorial and commercial strategy.
• Develop distinctive editorial concepts that enhance BBC’s global reputation while supporting commercial goals.
• Represent Digital News & Streaming across the BBC as needed, ensuring strong collaboration with Public Service stakeholders and departments such as finance, legal, corporate development, R&D, and global business development.
• Leverage distributed teams and global resources to foster innovation and ensure alignment across regions and platforms.

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.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• 10+ years of news and editorial experience, with at least three years in a senior leadership role managing multiple teams.
• Proven track record leading high-performing digital teams with a commitment to editorial excellence.
• Deep knowledge of global news media, emerging platforms, and commercial content trends.
• Experience commissioning factual content for multiple formats and platforms.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across internal and external audiences.
• Enthusiasm for the BBC’s journalism, storytelling, and values.

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED

• Professional background or demonstrable interest in editorial categories such as Travel, Health, Culture, and Sport.
• Experience operating within complex, matrixed organizations and distributed global teams.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

• 100% Employer-Paid Medical and Dental Insurance (PPO plans)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible, Hybrid Working Arrangements
• Work/life balance
• Free Retirement Consulting to All Employees
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Gym Reimbursement

COMPENSATION

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $200,000 to $265,000. This range does not include bonus compensation or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and geographic location of the position. This range is not inclusive of a competitive bonus, flexible, hybrid working schedule & benefits including but not limited to: 100% BBCS covered medical & dental insurance, vision, & 401k match.