Social Media Researcher

Job Description: BBC Studios is looking for a social media researcher to join its flagship BBC One daytime show, Morning Live.You’ll be working with the social media manager and studio teams to create world-class original content for Instagram, Facebook, X and the Morning Live homepage. You’ll use items from the show and work directly with on-screen talent to create bespoke, shareable, short-form videos and posts to enhance the Morning Live brand.You must be organised, have experience in making published social and digital content and be a competent desktop editor.Skills needed:Adobe Premiere Pro editing skillsAdobe Photoshop editing skillsGreat attention to detail A passion for ideas around social media and website featuresGood editorial knowledgeConfidence in filming and photography with smartphonesA passion for social media and an understanding of the latest trendsStrong copywriting and caption-writing skillsAn understanding of analytics and performance insights across social platformsKnowledge of SEO for social content (hashtags, keywords, alt text)The ability to pitch ideas and identify strong social-first angles from broadcast itemsExperience of working in a fast-turnaround environmentA basic understanding of copyright, compliance and editorial guidelinesAwareness of community management and audience engagement behavioursThe ability to work confidently and professionally with on-screen talentKnowledge of websites and website building toolsStrong time-management skills and the ability to multitask under pressureThe role is flexible but based in Manchester, and you will be expected to be in the city centre studio at least three days a week.Please submit your cv by 1st DecBBC Studios is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce and we encourage applicants from diverse and under-represented backgrounds to apply.