Digital Lead, Drama (12-month FTC)

Salary: £52,000 - £62,000 + London Weighting (£5,441)

Location: Elstree, London (Hybrid, 2-3 days at Elstree per week)

Job type: 12 month fixed term contract

Closing date: 18 November 2026

• Job band: D
• Department: Scripted Digital
• Base: Elstree, London (WD6 1JF)

### About BBC Studios

BBC Studios is the BBC's commercial production and distribution arm, making and selling TV, audio and digital content around the world.

### The role

After launching its Scripted Digital label, BBC Studios is hiring a Digital Lead to set and deliver the digital strategy for EastEnders, Casualty and Silent Witness, plus new dramas in development. These shows have millions of followers on Facebook, X, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. You'll grow reach, engagement and performance across those platforms, and own editorial, compliance and content delivery, with a digital roadmap for each show.

### Key responsibilities

• Grow the digital strategy and branding for Drama Productions, with editorial oversight, compliance, production and delivery
• Build a digital blueprint for Drama Productions and find opportunities to grow revenue
• Work with each show to plan and produce its own digital roadmap and content
• Use channel and asset performance, audience insight and market research to guide editorial and strategic decisions
• Lead and manage a team that creates and delivers engaging content, in a positive, inclusive, high-performing creative culture
• Keep up to date with BBC-wide digital strategy and with social platforms, industry trends and audience habits

### Essential criteria

• You've owned and developed digital strategy for broadcast TV, ideally drama or continuing drama
• You've developed, delivered and managed digital products and strategy in line with wider organisational goals and brand
• You have expert knowledge of the digital production lifecycle, including budgets, risk assessment, compliance and end-to-end project management
• You know social platforms, trends, audience insight and digital revenue opportunities in depth
• You've managed and motivated a team to hit targets and KPIs
• You're passionate about TV drama, especially BBC Studios Drama Productions content

If you have some of these skills, plus transferable strengths, the BBC encourages you to apply.

### Benefits

• Flexible 35-hour week, 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, and the option to buy 5 more days
• Defined pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Caring and parenting support, 24/7 remote GP access, life assurance and accident benefit
• Career development in a values-led culture

Benefits may vary for fixed-term contracts.

### Applying

Applications are online only; CVs are not accepted. Offers depend on employment screening checks. The BBC is a Disability Confident employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.