Assistant Editor(Executive Producer) USA

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JOB BAND: E

CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-term Contract or attachment until 22nd January 2027, Full‑time DEPARTMENT: BBC News LOCATION: Washington DC PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: $165,000‑$175,000 gross per annum plus benefits, depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. Any offer of employment with the BBC will be conditional upon you having the right to live and work in the US (US citizenship, Green Card or work authorisation). We're happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to, please indicate your preference in the application – though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. Purpose of the Role The Global Story podcast is looking for a creative and experienced editorial leader to work alongside host Asma Khalid in Washington DC. We are looking for someone who will be an editorial driving force and a visionary leader on the show. You will be brimming with ideas, have exceptional communication skills, and know how to get the best out of others. Key Responsibilities and Impact Executive producing/editing episodes, delivering high professional standards of journalism, and creative, immersive narrative storytelling. Doing final sign off/compliance of episodes, ensuring they meet the BBC’s editorial standards on fairness, impartiality and accuracy. Commissioning episodes, ensuring a strong pipeline of future episodes, and making quick decisions in response to the news agenda. Line management of individuals on the team, leading others to produce their best work, creating a positive working culture, and giving development opportunities across the team to ensure everyone can thrive. Continue the development of the podcast across YouTube, social media and digital platforms, exploring the potential for expanding. Set team and individual objectives, as well as clear expectations about required performance levels, reward success and address performance issues fairly. Key Skills and Experience

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

A high standard of editorial judgment and creative storytelling abilities based on extensive experience in broadcast journalism. Experience of making challenging editorial decisions in a fast‑paced environment. Experience of in‑depth, narrative audio storytelling at a senior level. Experience of compliance and signing off material to a high journalistic standard. Strong leadership skills, with an ability to inspire others and develop them to deliver their best work. Able to prioritise and plan, taking into account deadlines, staffing, programme budgets and resource requirements. The flexibility and adaptability to sustain performance, particularly under pressure to meet deadlines and changing priorities and circumstances. Disclaimer / Legal This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved. Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks, Eligibility to work checks, and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory. Before your start date, you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges, in line with our Recruitment policy. This allows us to discuss any support you may need and assess any risks. Failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer. EEO Statement We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. #J-18808-Ljbffr BBC Group and Public Services