Digital Editor, South Asia Hub, BBC World Service

Job description

BBC Global News includes the BBC's international television, radio and online news services.  We reach around 256 million people around the world every week with some of the world's best journalism.  Global News is made up of the BBC World Service, our international multimedia, multi-lingual service operating radio and online services in English and 27 other languages.  Our content is broadcast across platforms including Radio, TV, Online and Social Media.

 

We are seeking to appoint a Digital Editor, based in London, to drive digital growth and innovation across the BBC South Asian hub.  This is a continuing contract.

Role Responsibility

Given our ambition to develop a dynamic digital media operation you will be pivotal in changing the landscape of delivery and consumption of our South Asia content.  You will lead in making recommendations for Online and Mobile digital content whilst leading our cross platform product development.  South Asia is a key market for the BBC.  You will manage major projects and the  6 websites -  BBC Hindi, BBC Nepali, BBC Sinhala, BBC Tamil, BBC Burmese, BBC Bengali, with multimedia content in text, video, interactive and audio for radio, online, mobile and Social Media platforms.

The Ideal Candidate

You will need to have a proven record of leading a digital team and delivering a digital strategy and working with multiple stakeholders from across the BBC.  In addition to this, a successful record in working in an online production environment with demonstrable experience and enthusiasm for social media and interactivity is important.   An excellent knowledge of developments in social media and related areas is essential.  Fluency in English and in a South Asian language is desirable. You will need to have a clear understanding of our audiences across South Asia, how they consume media content.  You will also have a clear understanding of the needs of BBC South Asia Hub digital audiences and thorough knowledge of the BBC South Asia Hub websites and the changes in technology, competition and commercial developments which have a bearing on these. Excellent knowledge of and understanding of online technology and how it can best be used to maximise the performance of BBC South Asia Hub digital platforms.  You will also have strong leadership, negotiating, communication and inter-personal skills.

 

Package Description

Grade 9  (Salary £41,800)

 

Continuing Contract

 

The closing date for applications is Friday 7th August 2015

 

 

About the Company

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