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Posted 05 August, 2026
BBC

Social Media Executive, CBeebies

BBC
Salford, MAN, GBR, M50 2QH Hybrid Fixed Term
Salary: £30,000 to £40,000 Annually
Reference: 48122

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-term Contract, Full-time / Attachment, Full-time
DEPARTMENT: Childrens & Education CBeebies (CCOG / TV Social)
LOCATION: Salford – Hybrid
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £30,000-£40,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

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.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Join the BBC Children’s & Education team as a Social Media Executive, helping to create social-first content and deliver creative excellence with a strategic vision. You’ll be managing content across multiple social media accounts to build awareness of CBeebies brands and CBeebies Parenting.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

You’ll be joining a team of creative individuals, bringing CBeebies to a parent and carer audience across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp. Your ideas will be brought to life and your strategic vision nurtured. You can expect a creative, inclusive environment that values collaboration and big ideas.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITES AND IMPACT

  • Manage campaigns to raise awareness of well-loved CBeebies brands and our more recent Parenting offer
  • Work with internal teams on commissions, shoots and projects to produce social-first content and edits
  • Work with content creators and influencers to produce social-first content that resonates with our audience
  • Use audience data and analytics to inform decision-making and performance in line with KPIs
  • Keep abreast of current trends and competitor activity

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

  • Experience managing branded social accounts is key – you’ll have in-depth understanding of social platforms and algorithms
  • A self-shooter with proficient editing skills using Adobe Suite (Photoshop and Premiere Pro)
  • An understanding of social analytics and how to use data to inform decision-making
  • The ability to work with wider teams to brief content, develop ideas and communicate performance to stakeholders

DESIRABLE

  • Experience working with influencers, content creators or production companies
  • Experience in location-based production, and end to end content delivery with confident self-shooting skills

If you can bring some of these skills and experiences, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.