Senior Curation Editor

BBC Studios Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A global media company is seeking a Senior Curation Editor based in London. This full-time role involves enhancing the BBC website and apps for global audiences, particularly in North America. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in digital publishing and a strong background in news curation. The position is hybrid, offering a base salary of up to £51,000, with an engaging team atmosphere at the heart of breaking news.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience working in digital publishing in a news environment.
• Experience ideally in news curation.

Responsibilities

• Promote news content across site and app while adhering to editorial values.
• Collaborate with editors across divisions on priorities and curation.
• Ensure headlines are sharp and image choices work on mobile screens.
• Drive insights to improve on-site experience via A/B testing.

Skills

Digital journalism experience

Experience in digital publishing

Strong organizational skills

Clear communication skills

Job description

JOB DETAILS

Senior Curation Editor (Fixed Term Contract) Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 38915. Job Closing Date: 16/03/2026.

Location: London, GBR, W12 7FA (Television Centre).

Full‑time, hybrid, fixed‑term contract (March 16 – November 6, 2026). Five days a week, 8 am‑4 pm GMT with occasional weekend or holiday shifts as part of team rotation.

Department: BBC Studios – Audience Development.

Location: New York – Hybrid (workspace can be across locations).

WE ARE BBC STUDIOS

A global media company born of the BBC, BBC Studios funds, creates, distributes and commercialises world‑class television, audio and digital content. We aim to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining and inspiring stories for audiences worldwide.

You will be part of a world‑recognised brand and a trusted news organisation.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Senior Curation Editor for bbc.com, based in London, consolidating and enhancing the BBC website and apps for global audiences, including North America. The role sits within the Audience Development team, part of the Global Digital News & Streaming division, and reports to the Lead Curation Editor.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

Fast‑moving global newsroom where digital publishing craft, audience insight and editorial judgment shape the BBC’s worldwide digital experience.

Opportunity to deepen analytics expertise, collaborate with talented colleagues across the BBC, and work at the heart of breaking news.

High‑pressure editorial environment with impact on a trusted news brand.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

• Promote news & factual content across site and app while adhering to editorial values and guidelines.
• Collaborate with editors across BBC, including News and Sport divisions, on daily priorities, scheduling and curation of major events.
• Consider story mix, formats and audience needs throughout the day and across geographical zones.
• Ensure headlines are sharp and image choices work on small mobile screens.
• Stay on top of breaking news, make quick changes, and write accurate push alerts.
• Track emerging trends in news curation and competitor actions to inform decisions.
• Stay abreast of topics of interest, including search and social, and collaborate with colleagues promoting them.
• Drive new learnings and insights to improve on‑site experience via A/B testing, strategic experimentation and performance analysis.
• Prepare and share clear handover notes, flag site or CMS issues to IT or product.
• Work weekend and public holiday shifts as part of team rotation.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• 5+ years’ experience working in digital publishing in a news environment.
• Digital journalism experience, ideally in news curation.

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED

• Work well under pressure and prioritise effectively.
• Broad interest in news and factual content, comfort using audience data.
• Collaborative self‑starter capable of working across editorial, commercial, audience development, analytics and product.
• Deep understanding of consumer experience on BBC digital products.
• Enthusiastic about BBC’s impartiality in practice.
• Positive impact on newsroom culture evidence.
• Strong organisational planning and time‑management skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to function in a matrixed organisation and cross‑team work.

If you bring any of these skills and transferable strengths, we encourage you to apply.

BEHAVIOURS

• Good communication across departments and remote teams.
• Autonomous and problem‑solving oriented.
• Detail‑focused with view of the bigger picture.
• Keen to challenge status quo and drive positive change.
• Flexibility and adaptability under pressure and changing priorities.

COMPENSATION

The anticipated annual base salary is up to £51,000 + London weighting. Actual salary depends on qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications and location.

EEO STATEMENTS

We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion or belief. We are a disability confident employer. If you need adjustments or access during application or interview, contact [e-mail].

DISCLAIMER

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job. It is not intended to be a complete or detailed account of all duties.

Employment screening checks will be conducted. Offers are conditional on satisfactory checks.