The BBC is in search of a Creative Director specializing in Storytelling and Formats.
BBC careers section says:
Unparalleled Training and Development – Our in-house Academy offers a diverse array of internal and external courses and certifications to foster professional growth.
Benefits Package – We offer a competitive salary, a flexible 35-hour workweek for optimal work-life balance, 26 days of holiday (including a corporation day), with the option to purchase an additional 5 days. Additionally, we provide a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, healthcare, gym memberships, and more.
Freelancer Eligibility – Freelancers on a Worker Contract, with at least 6 months of continuous work, can apply for internal roles. Those with less than 6 months of continuous work or a break of 3 weeks or more between engagements must obtain Divisional HR approval before applying for an internal role.
Job Overview
The News Design team at BBC News is a dynamic, cross-platform, multidisciplinary group.
We are dedicated to crafting the visual narrative of stories across all platforms, from our website and app to our flagship news broadcasts and social media channels. Our team comprises digital designers, broadcast designers, and developers, collaborating to deliver compelling visual coverage of significant events.
As the Creative Director for Storytelling & Formats, you will report to our Design Director. Your role involves conceptualizing and creating top-tier, scalable editorial storytelling experiences and cross-platform visual journalism. You will lead a team responsible for our early-stage editorial design system and spearhead our component-driven storytelling strategy.
Your responsibilities will include hands-on product design, leadership, and mentoring a small team of designers to implement and refine our design system, crucial to our mission of delivering storytelling at scale and speed.
Applicants are required to submit a portfolio or show-reel (including a password-protected link) along with their application.
Job Closing Date: 16.05.2024
For further details about the position and to apply, please visit the link provided below.
https://careers.bbc.co.uk/job/London-Creative-Director%2C-Story-Telling-&-Formats-W1A-1AA/791218902/
