Development Sizzle Editor

Overview

In-House Editor (Development) – BBC Studios Specialist Factual Productions – London or Glasgow.

BBC Studios is the UK’s leading independent producer and home to award-winning content across Drama, Entertainment, Comedy and Factual. Within Factual sits Specialist Factual Productions – alongside the Natural History Unit, Science Unit and Documentary Unit – delivering some of the most ambitious programming on television. Specialist Factual Productions has built a reputation as a global leader in premium history and cultural storytelling.

• Take the lead in editing standout sizzle reels and short‑form tapes that sell ideas – shaping narrative, tone and pace to create compelling, commission‑ready content.
• Collaborate closely with the development team to translate treatments, decks and early‑stage ideas into dynamic, visually engaging pitches.
• Source and creatively deploy archive, music, graphics and visual material to elevate concepts and create distinctive, premium‑feeling tapes.
• Work across a diverse slate of projects – from history and arts to music and culture – tailoring each sizzle to specific commissioners and platforms.
• Deliver high‑quality edits under tight deadlines, responding quickly to briefs while maintaining creative ambition and editorial clarity.

• You have proven experience as a sizzle editor, promo producer or short‑form editor, with a strong portfolio of engaging, story‑led work.
• You have a sharp instinct for narrative – able to find the story quickly, source imaginative footage, build emotional impact, and communicate ideas clearly within short runtimes.
• You are highly skilled in editing software (e.g. Avid, Premiere or equivalent), with a strong command of pacing, music, and visual storytelling.
• You have a clear understanding of what makes a tape sell – and an interest in how ideas land with UK broadcasters and global streamers.
• You are collaborative, proactive, and thrive in a fast‑paced development environment.
• Experience working with AI‑created material is not essential, but desirable.

London or Glasgow.

If you’re an experienced editor ready to step closer to the creative heart of development – and want to craft the sizzle tapes that unlock the next generation of premium television – we’d love to hear from you.