Commissioning Editor, Entertainment - Factual Entertainment & Events

Job Details

Job band: F

Contract type:
Permanent, Full-time

Department:
Commissioning

Location:

Glasgow - Hybrid

Proposed salary range: £90,000 to £100,000 p.a. depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

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.

Join BBC Scotland’s Commissioning team to shape vibrant, thought-provoking content that celebrates Scotland’s culture and creativity. As Commissioning Editor for Entertainment, Factual Entertainment and Events, you’ll lead the development of standout series and live moments across TV, iPlayer and digital platforms, bringing bold formats, fresh talent and unforgettable experiences to audiences across the UK and beyond.

Be part of a fast paced forward thinking team where creativity meets purpose. You’ll collaborate with top‑tier suppliers, nurture emerging talent, and co‑commission with BBC Network teams to deliver content that resonates. With a focus on innovation, inclusion and cultural impact, this role offers the chance to shape how Scotland is seen at home and on the world stage.

• Develop and deliver entertainment, factual entertainment and cultural event programming across platforms.
• Lead co‑commissioning efforts with BBC Network teams to maximise reach and impact including attendance at Network genre slate and development meetings.
• Nurture on‑screen talent and champion new voices, especially in comedy entertainment.
• Commission digital‑first content for platforms including You Tube and Tik Tok.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure editorial excellence and promotional success.

• Strong track record in content creation or development in entertainment, factual entertainment or events.
• Strong understanding of current broadcasting trends and audience needs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Impeccable editorial judgement and creative flair with a track record of developing new ideas.
• Clear understanding of digital content strategies for You Tube, Tik Tok and emerging platforms.
• Experience in talent development and knowledge of Scottish on‑screen talent.
• Ability to manage budgets and deliver complex projects to deadline.

• Familiarity with international co‑production and global entertainment trends.
• Experience working across press, marketing and scheduling teams.

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.

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We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion and/or belief.