Picture Editor

JOB DETAILS

JOB TITLE: Picture Editor

JOB REF: 46439

JOB BAND: C

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent - Shift

DEPARTMENT: Media Operations Visual

LOCATION: Glasgow, PQ (This role is office based/on-site*)

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: 34,900-44,900 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

CLOSING DATE: 23:59 on Thursday 25th of June 2026

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.

• The role may require occasional weekend/evening work during breaking news.

Please note – as part of the selection process, you may be asked to prepare and present a task which will be related to the role.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Media Operations is recruiting a picture editor to work with the News on iPlayer team in Glasgow. This role sits within the News on iPlayer VOD team where we create impactful mid and longform content. We are looking for a Picture Editor who is creative, passionate about storytelling and understand the changing landscape of what audiences want on streaming platforms in the on demand space.

As picture editor you’ll play a key role bringing our content to life - working between a daily news operation and an agile, iterative programme team. You will be working with teams across the BBC and on simultaneous projects. Some evening and weekend work may be needed to ensure we can consistently deliver our output.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

The News on iPlayer VOD team has a huge impact in bringing non-news audiences to BBC streaming platforms. Formats like The Big Cases, Scams & Scandals, Access All Areas and On the Front Line are just some of the content you will find yourself working on. Add in quick turnaround programmes and collaborations with our Streaming Live colleagues on big breaking news stories – you'll always be busy.

You’ll be joining a team who cares about where our audiences are at as we dive into the data consistently to inform the output we commission and create. Finally, we are a team that collaborates across BBC Network news and Nation and Region news teams.

Your Key Responsibilities And Impact

• To work with producers, reporters and collaborators to create streaming first content – which will include editing with specifically gathered material as well as library material to create mid and long form edits.
• You’ll be expected to select pictures and sound and help with the selection of sync and spot appropriate up-sounds.
• Re-edit as required, log recorded shots and complete editing process
• Plan editing sessions and employ appropriate editing techniques.
• Record incoming pictures and sound from all sources, including rushes, outside broadcasts (OBs), agency feeds, satellite, regions and studios.
• Provide relevant material necessary for graphic effect (GFX) creation and help develop the most efficient work flow for GFX sequences to be included in packages.
• Work closely with the production to appreciate Producer’s intentions and provide edited material and complete all necessary paperwork and file delivery tasks in line with protocol for streaming.

Essential Criteria

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Comprehensive knowledge of craft editing and video production techniques – FCP X / Adobe Premier
• Knowledge of transmission procedures and talkback techniques.
• Experience in recording and transmitting pictures and sound in all broadcast formats.
• Understanding of the systems that support edit platforms e.g. OpenMedia, Jupiter and File Transfer.
• Good communication is key - you will ensure there is always a successful editing process by keeping producers informed and advise senor editorial figures of any issues.

f 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.

Before your start date, you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges, in line with our Contracts of Employment 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.

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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.

For any general queries, please contact: [email protected]

We are unable to accept applications via CV and only applications made online will be considered. Please click on the APPLY NOW button to proceed with your application.

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.