BFBS is looking for a Director of Editorial Content to head up our talented news and factual content team.
BFBS is well-established as the unique supplier of brilliant content about the U.K Armed Forces and the military world, with a 50 strong team of journalists, videographers, camera operators, editors and graphic designers. Our mission is to inform, entertain, connect and champion the Forces world of serving personnel, families and veterans. Our website forces.net, YouTube and TV channels, radio stations and social media platforms together reach more than 2 million people a week. We tell compelling stories about the Armed Forces from the inside.
BFBS is now looking to appoint a Director of Editorial Content who will develop and implement a vision for a digital first newsroom. This person will have responsibility for leading a major digital transformation programme across the newsroom while continuing to ensure BFBS delivers high quality content and output across our channels. Candidates will need to demonstrate a successful track record of editorial leadership alongside experience of driving digital change.
BFBS is editorially independent but “Forces friendly” so candidates must be a confident decision maker and a supporter of the military. You will relish the prospect of bringing to life the astonishing range of stories about the Armed Forces. As a member of the BFBS Senior Management Team, reporting to the CEO, you will also share responsibility for shaping our corporate strategy as we develop the proposition for our future services for the Ministry of Defence. BFBS is an inclusive employer and is always keen to receive applications from suitably qualified members of diverse communities.
Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the BFBS on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference VALARA2. Alternatively, telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by noon on Wednesday 27 January 2021.