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Senior YouTube Channel Co-ordinator - BBC Children's & EducationFixed Term - Full Time GB BBC PUBLIC SERVICE B'CAST Job Closing Date: 21/04/25 THE ROLEJob Reference: 22684 Band : C Contract type : Fixed Term Contract/Attachment for 6 months Location : Salford (Home/Office - Hybrid) Salary : £27,600- £37,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The internal job title for this role will be Senior Scheduling Coordinator We’re happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. • Excellent career progression – the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. • Unrivalled training and development opportunities – our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification. • Benefits- we offer a negotiable salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym. Job IntroductionWe are seeking a highly organized and experienced Senior Channel Coordinator to join our dynamic YouTube team within the BBC Children’s and Education department. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and publishing content across our YouTube channels. You will collaborate closely with internal teams and key stakeholders to ensure the smooth and timely execution of content strategies that drive organic reach and audience engagement on the YouTube platform. This is an exciting opportunity to craft engaging content and develop strategies that amplify our BBC Children’s brands and campaigns, reaching preschool and young audiences on the world’s largest video platform. Main ResponsibilitiesAct as the primary point of contact for all inquiries related to scheduling and transmission, offering expert guidance and solutions across teams. Oversee the input, maintenance, and optimization of scheduling information in systems and databases, ensuring accurate and efficient data management. Make recommendations to scheduling content in teamwork with Schedule Managers and/or Coordinators, taking into account compliance and suitability for our audience. Coordinate with content teams to manage standby content, cancellations, and any last-minute adjustments, ensuring operational excellence. Analyse performance metrics and audience data to inform Schedule Manager, proactively making adjustments based on real-time insights and trends. Serve as liaison between scheduling teams and other departments, ensuring alignment on priorities, plans, and content delivery. Assume responsibility for the editorial integrity and compliance of scheduling across all designated output. Effectively escalate and manage any content-related issues, such as compliance, editorial, or legal concerns, collaborating with senior managers to implement necessary revisions swiftly. Partner with cross-functional teams to support the adaptation of content across multiple platforms, ensuring a cohesive and consistent user experience. Oversee the management of content availability, ensuring that programs with rights or exemption issues are accurately represented and tracked in all relevant systems. Are you the right candidate?Proven experience working in an administrative team, within TV/Social scheduling, presentation planning, or VOD environments. Strong knowledge and practical experience of YouTube strategies for organic reach, including SEO, metadata, and audience growth. Exceptional organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate with various stakeholders and manage relationships effectively. Proficiency in content creation tools and software, including video editing software and YouTube analytics platforms. A keen interest and understanding of kids' content and brands in the UK, with an ability to tailor content strategies for a young audience. About the BBCThe BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. 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. DISCLAIMERThis 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr