Director, News Docs and Long Form Journalism - BBC

London, UK: Director, News Docs and Long Form Journalism - BBC

Job Vacancy: Director, News Docs and Long Form Journalism - BBC

Location: London, UK

As the Director of News Documentaries and Long Form Journalism, you will sit at the heart of the BBC News Senior Leadership Team, shaping the strategic vision and direction for our long-form journalism and current affairs output. This role will provide unified strategic oversight of all long-form documentary commissions, including world service and international commissioning and production.

The role will lead the digital transformation of the BBC's Current Affairs across all platforms, including BBC iPlayer, the UK's fastest-growing streamer. It offers a unique opportunity to lead the BBC's most impactful storytelling. You will bring a forward-thinking vision, ensuring our journalism remains essential, innovative, and aligned with audience trends.

This position is part of the BBC News Action Plan, responding to the Peter Johnston Review into the BBC documentary Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone. The Director will review BBC structures and processes to ensure the continued production of powerful public interest journalism, uphold editorial compliance, and implement the Review's findings.

The Director will also shape broader editorial strategies and promote excellence organization-wide by fostering cross-divisional collaboration with BBC Nations and the Content division.