Coordinator, Content Strategy & Programming

BBC Studios

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Job Purpose

The Coordinator, Content Strategy & Programming will support the development and execution of short-term editorial strategy as well as long-term program planning for BBC Select, a documentary-driven SVOD streaming channel featuring a wide-range of factual programming from the BBC and beyond.

Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

As part of day-to-day responsibilities, the Coordinator will maintain numerous relationships across various groups, including but not limited to Operations, Research, Marketing, Creative, News/Editorial Planning, Acquisitions, and Third-party Platform Representatives. They will be the point person for schedule and content merchandising questions and will also interact with teams across the organization on various ad-hoc projects.

Content Planning & Merchandising

• Execute day-to-day content merchandising and editorial strategy across partner platforms, working with leadership to develop overall plans and tactics
• Assist with additional long-term and short-term planning, to ensure content is optimally programmed to drive engagement across all platforms

Scheduling & Metadata

• Input program details and schedule information into systems and wireframes
• Manage a framework of genre groupings and maintain a database of tags to aid with content discoverability and algorithmic-driven program placement
• Gather metadata/artwork and oversee the uploading of materials

Internal Communications

• Assist in preparing materials for monthly Program Highlights presentations and present in a portion of the meeting
• Collaborate with Marketing teams and News/Features editors to elevate topically relevant content and communicate editorial priorities
• Serve as point person with Operations teams to communicate schedules, troubleshoot issues and support special initiatives

Quality Control

• Ensure all content is accurately released on schedule and liaise with third-party platform representatives when problems arise
• Maintain accurate records of program placement on platforms to aid in content evaluation and research

Competitive Tracking

• Identify key competitive media events, holidays, cultural moments and anniversaries, and highlight topically relevant content from our library

Ad hoc

• Contribute to miscellaneous projects, presentations, and tasks to support the collaborative efforts of the BBC Global Digital News & Streaming group

Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience

Knowledge & Skills

• Interest-in and knowledge of current affairs, pop-culture, and history
• Strong Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel skills
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Awareness of British content and culture is a plus

Professional Experience

• Familiarity with business and creative trends in the entertainment industry
• Internship or relevant experience within the industry preferred

Behaviors

• Self-starting, motivated and pro-active
• Highly collaborative
• Organized with meticulous attention to detail

Compensation

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $60k to $65k. This range does not include 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.

Benefits and Perks

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