Assistant Content Producer (EastEnders)
BBC Media Action
JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: 12 Month FTC / Attachment
DEPARTMENT: BBC Studios Global Content Digital Drama
LOCATION: London
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £30,000 - £32,000 (plus London weighting). Salary dependent on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
WE ARE BBC STUDIOS
A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world’s most sought-after TV, audio and digital content. Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories for people all around the world.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Assistant Content Producer exists to create engaging, high‑impact social media content that promotes BBC Studios Drama productions, particularly the weekly drama of Albert Square on EastEnders. By shooting, editing and delivering fast‑turnaround short‑form video, the Assistant Content Producer will help grow and engage audiences across key platforms. They will generate creative ideas, work closely with talent, uphold editorial standards, and contribute to larger digital commissions, ensuring our storytelling remains relevant, entertaining and audience‑focused.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, creative team at the heart of BBC Studios Drama, where your ideas shape the social presence of some of the UK’s most iconic shows. You’ll work closely with talented storytellers, develop your craft across fast‑paced digital platforms, and contribute to content seen by millions. This is a rare opportunity to grow your skills, innovate daily and make a real impact on audience engagement.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT
• Shoot, edit and deliver fast‑turnaround short‑form and ultra‑short‑form video content for social media platforms.
• Generate creative, audience‑focused content ideas that align with Drama productions, especially EastEnders.
• Work closely with on‑screen talent and production teams to capture high‑quality, engaging material.
• Ensure all output meets BBC editorial standards while balancing informative and entertaining storytelling.
• Contribute to larger digital commissions and collaborative projects, such as EastEnders.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
• Demonstrable ability to plan, capture and edit engaging video tailored specifically for digital audiences, showcasing an understanding of platform‑specific formats and trends.
• Evidence of proficient hands‑on experience using Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop, alongside practical proficiency operating Sony FX3/FX6 cameras in fast‑paced production environments.
• Ability to collaborate professionally with on‑screen contributors, helping them feel comfortable while capturing compelling, authentic content.
• Strong understanding of each platform’s audiences, best‑performing content types, analytics, and emerging trends to maximise reach and engagement.
• Experience creating video output for short‑form and ultra‑short‑form mediums
• A keen interest and knowledge in Drama, especially EastEnders
If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Disclaimer
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.
Redeployment
The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.
This is your BBC
At the BBC you can create and innovate in an inclusive environment while contributing to some of the world’s best loved content, and the BBC’s mission to inform, educate and entertain.
Life at BBC Studios
• A flexible 35-hour working week with 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and the option to buy an extra five days.
• Defined pension (up to 10% employer contributions).
• Caring and parenting support, 24/7 remote GP access, life assurance and accident benefit.
• BBC Studios is a world leader in operating sustainably both on and off screen. Find out more about BBC Group’s science-based Net Zero targets here.
• Career development in a values-led purpose-driven culture.
Benefits may vary if you are joining on an FTC basis.
Learn more about life at the BBC and our values in our candidate pack.
You belong
We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, so all our employees feel that they can belong, thrive and achieve their full potential.
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.
We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.
Find out more about diversity, inclusion and belonging in our strategy below.
Disability confident
We are a disability confident employer. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process, or to carry out this role, please contact us via email and we’d be happy to discuss: reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.uk
