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Publishing Development EditorBBC
5 days ago
  • LevelMid Level
  • ProfessionsEditorial Director, Content Editor, Account Manager
  • TypeFull Time
  • LocationLondon, United Kingdom

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Description

Closing Date: 07-Oct-2024

THE ROLE
ABOUT BBC STUDIOS
BBC Studios is a world-renowned content studio and channels & streaming business, powered by British creativity, with a reach that touches audiences in every corner of the globe.
We work with outstanding creative talent who are responsible for platform-defining shows from Strictly Come Dancing to Bluey, Prehistoric Planet to Planet Earth III.
The range and quality of our content is unsurpassed, creating critical and commercial successes and global phenomena.
From BAFTAs to RTS Awards, BBC Studios is Britain’s most awarded production company and the only producer with three of the top ten shows on IMDB; we’re the home of bbc.com, the widest-read English language news website in the world; and the UK’s largest distributor of British content.
THE ROLE
The Children’s Publishing Development Editor will be responsible for maintaining the editorial quality and brand integrity of the global children’s publishing programme within BBCS – which includes Bluey, Hey Duggee, Supertato, Something Special, Andy’s Amazing Adventures and more.
Supported by the Global Children’s Publishing Manager, the role will ensure the development of children’s publishing content proceeds smoothly, achieving production deadlines while maintaining a high degree of brand integrity and commercial competitiveness.
Responsibilities
  • Ensure all content and product follows the editorial, tonal and design requirements of the relevant brand through adherence to style guides, guidelines, scripts, assets and episodic content – and that the necessary ethical and rights requirements are featured on all product.
  • Help project manage the creative approval process for publishing-related content from initial concept/line plan through to approving final samples. This content includes, but is not limited to, books and magazines, packaging, covermounts/premiums, audio formats, plus additional relevant formats, such as digital/interactive and marketing materials.
  • Develop strong relationships with rights owners to maximise brand potential. Where necessary, mediate between publishers and key stakeholders – notably any studios – to ensure content meets and exceeds both market, brand and editorial needs, reaching agreement with internal and external stakeholders before product is finalised.
  • Have a full understanding of the technical production requirements and market challenges facing our publishing and retail partners, effectively communicating any context to key stakeholders and providing solutions that maintain brand integrity and standards.
  • Working with the Global Children’s Publishing Manager, effectively coordinate the development of global product across multiple publishing partners and their regional offices. Work with all relevant teams and stakeholders to ensure development is always on brand and adheres to all product development and approval stages.
  • Closely cross-reference proposed content against style guides, scripts, episodes, assets, existing titles and sounds/music effects to ensure each element closely reflects the brand’s identity, tone, values and core design style. Provide publishing partners with clear feedback and guidance, collaborating with both partners and studios/creators on revisions to ensure final product achieves best-in-class status.
  • Work with publishers and key stakeholders to faithfully rework episodes into print/audio retellings, by analysing and identifying key storytelling beats, themes, outcomes, turning points, emotional layers, character phrases and visual moments.
  • Help oversee the sign-off of translated co-editions for books, magazines, audio and relevant marketing/digital content, sourcing international scripts and relevant materials to ensure global partners are able to uphold brand values and tone in their local languages.
  • Actively evaluate the product development needs of the publishing partners beyond core materials, helping to coordinate the planning and development of additional assets and guidance with the Creative team and rights owners, as required.
WHAT DOES IT TAKE
Key Criteria
  • Publishing experience, ideally within a pre-school editorial environment
  • Project management skills
  • Meticulous eye for detail and quality
  • Technical and production knowledge
  • Creative thinking together with commercial acumen
Desirable
  • Preschool brand and market knowledge
  • Hands-on experience reworking TV episodes into printed or audio formats
  • Interest in foreign languages
LIFE AT BBC STUDIOS
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. Please make sure you’ve read about our values and behaviours here.
The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background. More information on our D&I plan can be found here.
BBC Studios puts sustainability at the heart of everything we do both onscreen and offscreen, including delivering against the BBC Group’s science-based Net Zero targets. More information on sustainability at BBC Studios can be found here.
WHAT WILL YOU GAIN FROM WORKING AT BBC STUDIOS?
  • We offer a competitive salary package
  • Flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance
  • 26 days holiday (plus an additional day which is a Corporation Day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days
  • A defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more
  • Excellent career progression – access to courses, webinars, workshops and the opportunity to work in different areas of the organisation
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
Job Reference: 18518
Band: C
Salary: Up to £27,600 - £30,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Office Base is London, Television Centre. This is a hybrid role and the successful candidate will balance office working with home working.
NEXT STEPS
We appreciate your interest in this position and understand how important this opportunity is to you. Due to the high volume of interest we may need to close the application period earlier than anticipated. This step is necessary to ensure we can provide a high level of attention and service to all applicants. Thank you for your understanding.
We are proud to share that we are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and if you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please contact us on reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.uk

Skills Required

  • Publishing
  • Project Management
  • Production

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