Head of Studio Entertainment

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: SL (Senior Leader)

CONTRACT TYPE:
Permanent/ Full Time

DEPARTMENT:
Commissioning

LOCATION:

Based either Glasgow or Salford

Were happy to discuss flexible working. If youd like to please indicate your preference in the application though theres no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Working to the Director of Entertainment BBC Content and supporting the BBCs Value for All strategy the Head of Studio Entertainment will be responsible for growing both new and existing studio entertainment content brands and setting an editorial strategy that effectively drives the BBCs mission to inform educate and entertain as well as its ambitions to reach portray and represent all the UK.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

Bringing together studio output from flagship brands like Strictly and Gladiators to our stable of brilliant quiz shows across daytime and peak this role presents an opportunity to drive a world class studio entertainment portfolio loved by millions alongside the challenge of exploiting and growing the high digital potential of some of the nations most-watched studio brands.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

• Provide creative and collaborative leadership within the genre and/or sub-genre(s) with responsibility for constructing and delivering the commissioning strategy across all platforms in order to maximise audience reach and appreciation.
• Work closely with internal and external partners to develop and innovate a digital strategy which builds our key brands across both BBC services and 3rd party platforms including You Tube.
• A deep knowledge and experience of how digital content can enhance the impact of studio entertainment shows alongside a compelling strategy for growing studio entertainment content on iPlayer.
• Track record of growing studio brands in the digital space including driving audiences on alternative platforms.
• Develop strong relationships with creative partners producers and talent nurturing a diverse supply base across the UK in delivering the BBCs audience and sector objectives.
• Responsible for line management of commissioning teams to role model the BBC Values providing strong leadership supporting career development and performance management as appropriate.
• Direct and creatively manage the development process and the shortlisting of proposals encouraging a risk-taking innovative approach to ideas development.
• Identify key trends in the genre and/or sub-genre(s) and new subject territories for content.
• Build an in-depth understanding of evolving audience performance behaviours demographics and insights.
• Champion creative diversity both on and off-air; lead with inclusive behaviours and promote the highest standards of respect at work within and outside the BBC.
• Ensure commissions are based on a sound understanding of cost quality delivery date rights exploitation and funding needs so that the genre and/or sub-genre(s) meets its financial targets and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure a clear strategy is in place for dealing with complex duty of care and compliance issues especially relating to casting and talent considerations reflecting best practice across the industry.
• Contribute support and facilitate departmental strategies and involvement in wider BBC/departmental initiatives.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• In depth and demonstrable experience in making studio entertainment formats and delivering studio entertainment programming including the development of long running successful formats.
• Experience of driving digital innovation and formats including how to maximise 3rd party platforms including You Tube to drive audience growth.
• An extensive and demonstrable knowledge of the international market for Studio Entertainment formats with experience in commercial dealings with international partners managing global formats and proven ability to forge new commercial partnerships.
• Ability to formulate a cohesive editorial strategy that can be communicated to partners and successfully delivered in programme slate management.
• Extensive experience managing long running programming in terms of compliance and welfare.
• Extensive…