Assistant Commissioner, Gaeilge
$45,000–$60,000 year
HybridBelfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Develop and deliver BBC NI's Gaeilge strategy across scripted and unscripted genres by supporting the Commissioning Editor in shaping vibrant, thought-provoking content. Build relationships with Northern Ireland talent and suppliers to commission high-quality projects while providing editorial feedback on proposals and treatments. Oversee programme delivery to maintain high editorial standards, ensure value for money, and manage timely production of complex content including marketing materials and press releases. Fluent written and spoken Gaeilge is essential for this permanent, full-time role in Belfast, where you will assist in evolving the BBC's Gaeilge slate to enhance cultural identity and reach audiences across the UK and globally.
Required Qualifications
- Fluent written and spoken Gaeilge
- Proven experience and capacity to act as an effective editorial voice on high quality, impactful content
- Strong editorial judgement and creative flair
- Meticulous attention to detail in managing delivery of complex content
- An understanding and appreciation of the appeal, significance and value of Gaeilge content for BBC audiences
- Demonstrable appetite to bring ambition, energy and creativity to the emerging opportunities to grow and develop the BBC's Gaeilge slate
- Experience in working on compliance-heavy content
- Experience in the management of editorial with high levels of legal or reputational risk
- Capacity to work effectively in partnership and collaboration models
- Articulating and asserting the interests of the BBC and its audiences in a collegiate, robust and effective manner
- Familiarity with the BBCs public service mandate
- Experience in responding decisively with content or strategies which enhance the standing and reputation of the BBC amongst the broader public
- Excellent editorial judgement
- Written skills
- Stakeholder management
- Evidence of decisive interventions in enhancing content storytelling in pre- or post-production
- Rigour and discipline in managing the timely delivery of content and associated additional deliverables
Desired Qualifications
- Experience nurturing and developing creative talent
- Familiarity with commissioning processes and budget management
- Track record of delivering complex projects with multiple stakeholders
- Strong leadership and collaborative team ethos
- Experience working across press, marketing, and scheduling teams
- Understanding of digital content strategies for YouTube, TikTok and emerging platforms
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