Executive Editor, Generative AI
BBC
Although we don't officially work a 4 day week, we offer very flexible working conditions. For example, you can request to compress your 35hr work week into 4 days. This should be discussed with your manager however.
Posted 2 months ago
Only considering candidates eligible to work in London, UK ⚠️
Job Introduction
The BBC is seeking a senior editorial leader to guide and drive our use of Generative AI technology in content creation and production.
Generative AI technology has the potential to have a significant impact on content creation and production, and the BBC is already actively exploring how to harness these capabilities responsibly to support our public mission.
This new wave of technology brings unique editorial challenges for the BBC - an organisation committed to upholding accuracy and impartiality across all its work. Navigating these risks while seizing the opportunity to innovate is at the heart of this role.
This role will lead our editorial strategy for the BBC’s future use of Generative AI. You will assess how GenAI can support new forms of creativity. You will work as part of the wider GenAI team to shape the organisation’s approach across multiple formats and genres. And you will work closely with colleagues across the BBC to ensure all work adheres to clear editorial standards and values.
Main Responsibilities
- Lead all editorial aspects of the BBC's adoption of Generative AI, including pilots, tools, licensing, and industry impact, ensuring alignment with the Steering Group and Director.
- Provide editorial support across the BBC, working closely with the Editorial Policy and Responsible AI teams.
- Collaborate on new editorial proposals and pilots with various divisions.
- Develop and revise BBC guidelines related to Generative AI alongside Editorial Policy & Standards.
- Represent the BBC at internal and external events.
Are You The Right Candidate?
- A seasoned digital and editorial leader with significant experience in news or content.
- Skilled in managing senior stakeholders, tight deadlines and competing priorities.
- An effective communicator able to foster collaboration across departments and external partners.
- Deeply knowledgeable about media trends, the BBC, competitors and industry regulations.
- Experienced with budget management and financial drivers.
Package Description
Band: Senior Leader
Contract: 12 Month FTC
Location: Flexible (UK)
About the BBC
We’re happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.
- Excellent career progression – the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation.
- Unrivalled training and development opportunities – our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification.
- Benefits – we offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days (1 of which is a corporation day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more.
We don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you’ve read about our values and behaviours in the below document: https://performancemanager.successfactors.eu/S001190811T2/Our_BBC_Values.pdf
Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential.
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC – whether that’s to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please visit https://www.bbc.co.uk/diversity/
