BBC News, YouTube Showrunner

Location: Office-based with some hybrid working in London, Salford, Birmingham, Cardiff or Glasgow, United Kingdom

Salary: £42,000–£52,000 per year, depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience

Company

hirify.global News creates trusted public service journalism and is developing audience-first storytelling for YouTube.

What you will do

• Develop and launch original YouTube-first formats that grow audiences and deepen engagement.
• Lead projects from concept through pilot production, testing and series development.
• Collaborate with presenters, journalists, producers and editors on repeatable formats designed for YouTube.
• Use audience insights, performance data and platform expertise to improve retention and viewing habits.
• Transform hirify.global journalism, expertise and talent into innovative long-form and mid-form video experiences.
• Monitor platform trends, audience behaviour and creator approaches while maintaining high editorial and public service standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience developing and producing successful original video formats, series or franchises for YouTube or comparable digital platforms.
• Strong creative and editorial judgment, with experience taking ideas from concept through pilot and into production.
• Deep understanding of YouTube audience behaviour, content performance metrics and repeat viewing drivers.
• Experience working with on-screen talent, presenters or creators to develop engaging and authentic content.
• Strong project leadership skills and the ability to manage multiple developments while aligning teams around a creative vision.

Nice to have

• Experience in news, current affairs or factual programming.
• Knowledge of YouTube analytics, audience development and content optimisation.
• Experience launching digital brands, shows or editorial products.
• Knowledge of emerging creator formats, social video trends and platform innovation.
• Experience in a large, multidisciplinary media organisation.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent contract with a flexible 35-hour working week.
• 25 days of annual leave, with the option to buy five additional days.
• Defined pension scheme and discounted dental, healthcare and gym benefits.
• Career and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible working can be discussed during the application, selection or offer stages.
• Inclusive, values-based working environment with support for reasonable adjustments.

Hiring process

• Applications are accepted online only; CV applications are not accepted.
• Offers are conditional on reference, eligibility-to-work and, where applicable, safeguarding and adverse media or social media checks.