Content & Editorial Manager, Britbox International

Content- Permanent - Full Time- Sydney, AU, NSW 2060- BBCS Australia Pty Ltd- Job Closing Date: 19/12/2024**THE ROLE**:
**Job Details**:
**Job Title**: Content & Editorial Manager
**Department**:Editorial
**Division**: BritBox
**Work pattern**:Hybrid
**Location**: Sydney, Australia
**Reports to**: Head of Content and Editorial, BritBox & BBC Branded Services ANZ

**About BritBox International**:
Welcome to BritBox, the go-to streaming destination for the best of British entertainment.

Born of the BBC, we bring authentic British stories to audiences all around the world. Since our launch in 2017, our fans have fueled our growth to seven markets, including North America, Australia, and the Nordics. We're a small but mighty streamer that punches above its weight—we're on every major distribution platform and even among the bright lights of Times Square And hold on to your bowler hats because we're just getting warmed up.

At BritBox, we offer an unparalleled streaming collection of new and iconic mysteries, dramas, comedies and more. Our careful selection of thoughtfully crafted character-driven stories, brimming with trademark British wit and irresistible charm have helped us attract loyal fans all over the world.

Now, here's where you come in: this is your chance to be a part of something big. If you're passionate about entertainment, thrive in a fast-paced environment with a high performing yet supportive culture, and want to play a meaningful role in our remarkable growth story, this is your chance. Join our team and help us bring the best of British TV to fans everywhere.

**Job Purpose**:
The focus of this role is to manage the content schedules and curation across BritBox AU devices and platforms, with a focus on supporting the Editorial function within Global teams. This is a full-time role, based in the Britbox Sydney Hub.

You will work with global cross-functional teams, including daily contact with Britbox AU Content and Editorial, AU Marketing, BBCS Content & Editorial, Product, Global, content operations & Creative & Global analytics.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Plan and execute monthly editorial content release for BritBox AU
- Plan and manage the merchandising of content across all platforms and devices, including maintaining BritBox content on partner home pages.
- Manage scheduling in CMS, overseeing the execution of editorial strategy, including personalisation
- Manage onsite artwork which supports editorial KPIs and maximises available product features
- Act as the AU Editorial lead on Britbox International analytics projects; Analyse available data & insights to inform decision making for AU
- Work closely with the content acquisitions team to identify content needs and opportunities, and support content decision-making
- Oversee operational workflow to ensure content readiness, troubleshoot any content issues
- Support the Head of Content & Editorial on project strategy and execution
- Work with Britbox International cross-functional and cross-territory groups including Operations, Product/UX, Marketing, CRM, Customer Service, Creative, Global Editorial, Analytics and Insights teams.
- Act as Australia SME on global projects.
- Work with Britbox product team and roadmap, providing Editorial input to new features, on-product testing and troubleshooting.
- Manage senior content coordinator and content coordinator

**Knowledge & Experience**:

- Experience of working with research, insight, editorial, content acquisition and marketing teams to schedule content.
- Specific video-on-demand scheduling and merchandising experience preferred but not essential.
- Demonstrable analytical and operational skills, ideally working with data insights and analytics and using CMS and databases.
- Comfortable working operationally with various technology and devices.
- A keen understanding of audience behaviours.
- Extensive British TV programme knowledge, with excellent editorial judgement and sensitivity towards local audiences.
- Experience of managing and developing a team
- Experience of working internationally would be an advantage, but not essential.
- Impeccable attention to detail and ability to manage multiple stakeholders at once.
- Ability to work under pressure and to often tight deadlines and to adapt to a continuously changing environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Ability to interpret editorial intentions and contribute to the generation of ideas.
- Substantial cultural intelligence.
- Basic proficiency in project management skills.
- A collaborative approach.
- Enjoys working with diverse and distributed teams (AUS/US/UK).

This job spec is not exhaustive and may change from time to time in line with the evolving nature of a dynamic and growing business.

**DISCLAIMER**:
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