Do you love great television, understand what makes audiences click, and have a passion for content discovery in the streaming world?
We're looking for a Digital Curation Executive to join UKTV's Digital team on a 3-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape how viewers discover and engage with content across U, our rapidly growing streaming service, and our wider VoD and FAST channel portfolio.
If you're equally comfortable analysing performance data, building engaging content collections, and championing brilliant viewer experiences, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
At UKTV, we're focused on growing audiences and creating compelling digital viewing experiences. Our Digital Curation team sits at the heart of that mission, ensuring the right content reaches the right audiences at the right time.
You'll work closely with teams across Programming, Marketing, Product, Commercial, Operations and Technology to curate content that drives viewing, retention and habitual usage across our streaming ecosystem.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Digital Curation Executive, you'll play a key role in how audiences experience UKTV's content by:
- Curating and merchandising content across our streaming platforms
- Creating engaging collections, boxset drops, themed promotions and content showcases
- Monitoring performance data and using insights to optimise content discovery and viewing
- Supporting the management and growth of UKTV's FAST channel portfolio
- Working with platform partners to maximise editorial opportunities and content prominence
- Managing content planning calendars, schedules and operational workflows
- Running and analysing A/B tests to improve presentation and engagement
- Collaborating closely with Programming, Marketing, Creative, Commercial and Product teams
- Supporting new platform launches, service enhancements and feature rollouts
What We're Looking For
We're interested in candidates who have experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Content curation, editorial merchandising or scheduling
- Streaming services, VoD platforms or FAST channels
- Broadcast media, digital publishing or audience-focused editorial environments
- Content management systems and scheduling tools
- Data-led decision making and content performance analysis
You'll also bring:
- Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Confidence managing large volumes of information and competing priorities
- Excellent written communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong Excel and general data management capabilities
- A passion for television and an instinct for what audiences want to watch
Bonus Points If You Have
- Experience with Whats'ON (WON) or similar broadcast management systems
- Experience with A/B testing tools and optimisation programmes
- Knowledge of UKTV brands, content and audiences
- Understanding of rights windows and on-demand scheduling
- Experience working within agile or cross-functional teams
What Success Looks Like
You’ll help ensure our viewers can easily discover the best content across our platforms, while supporting the growth of our streaming and FAST channel audiences.
From launching curated collections and analysing viewing trends to managing platform relationships and supporting strategic content initiatives, you’ll make a direct impact on how audiences engage with some of the UK's most-loved entertainment brands.
Why This Role Is Exciting
This is a rare opportunity to sit at the intersection of content, audience insight, streaming strategy and digital innovation.
Whether it’s optimising the viewer journey, supporting FAST channel growth, developing editorial campaigns or helping shape future platform experiences, you’ll be working on projects that directly influence how millions of viewers discover and enjoy content.
If you’re passionate about streaming, content discovery and audience engagement, we’d love to hear from you.
Digital Curation Exec (3 Month FTC) employer: UKTV
UKTV is an exceptional employer that champions diversity and inclusion, creating a workplace where every individual can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives. With a collaborative culture and a commitment to employee growth, you will have the opportunity to work on innovative digital products in a hybrid environment that promotes work-life balance. Join us to shape engaging user experiences while being part of a team that values creativity and supports your professional development.