Social Media Video Journalist – BBC Sport

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £30,000 – £38,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience.

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 BBC Sport and help shape the future of sports journalism on social media. As a Social Media Video Journalist, you’ll be responsible for delivering impactful, vertical video storytelling that resonates with audiences across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, and beyond. You’ll play a key role in amplifying our journalism with creativity, speed, and authenticity—while upholding BBC values.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

You’ll be part of a dynamic, fast-paced newsroom covering the biggest stories in sport. Collaborating with top reporters and correspondents, you’ll help bring our journalism to life in ways that connect with new and existing audiences. This is a chance to innovate, grow your skills, and make a real impact on how BBC Sport tells stories in the digital age.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

Create compelling vertical video content from BBC Sport’s strongest journalism.
Collaborate with reporters and correspondents to amplify their stories on social platforms.
Work within a large video team to deliver daily output aligned with BBC editorial standards.
Plan and manage content calendars to prioritise and schedule output.
Edit video content using professional software under tight deadlines.
Stay on top of social media trends and storytelling techniques to optimise content.
Provide constructive feedback and insights to improve team output.
Analyse performance metrics to inform future content strategies.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Proven experience in video editing and production.
Strong understanding of social media storytelling techniques.
Familiarity with TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, and other platforms.
Ability to interpret social media metrics and apply insights to content creation.
Excellent editorial judgement and creativity.
Strong collaboration and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working in a newsroom or similar editorial environment.