Work wellbeing score is 74 out of 100
4.2 out of 5 stars.
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BBC Careers and Employment

Work wellbeing

Results based on 94 responses to Indeed's work wellbeing survey.
Work wellbeing score is High, 74 out of 100

Happiness

How enjoyable people find their day-to-day life at work
High

Stress-free

How manageable people find their work stress
High

Purpose

How meaningful people find their work
Above average

Satisfaction

How content people feel with the way things are at work
High

About the company

  • Founded
    1995
  • Company size
    1,001 to 5,000
  • Revenue
    £366m to £730m (GBP)
  • Industry
    Media & Communication
  • Headquarters
    London, UK
  • Link
    BBC website

The BBC is the world’s leading public service broadcaster.

Funded primarily through the television licence fee, the BBC provides audiences in the UK with high quality and distinctive services across television, radio and online. In the UK the BBC provides 10 network television services, 10 network radio services, 46 radio services in the nations and regions of the UK, plus an extensive online presence. The BBC also delivers impartial news and information to audiences around the globe through th...

The BBC is the world’s leading public service broadcaster.

Funded primarily through the television licence fee, the BBC provides audiences in the UK with high quality and distinctive services across television, radio and online. In the UK the BBC provides 10 network television services, 10 network radio services, 46 radio services in the nations and regions of the UK, plus an extensive online presence. The BBC also delivers impartial news and information to audiences around the globe through the World Service.

The BBC offers a wide range of careers in the areas of journalism, broadcasting, technology as well as corporate roles such as HR, legal, finance and administration.

One of our fastest growing areas is the BBC’s Voice + AI unit which is building the team to bring the BBC into an AI first world.

We are recruiting for exceptionally talented individuals across our Technology/Software Engineering and Editorial teams located in Glasgow, Salford, and London.

Our Voice + AI opportunities range from Software Engineering, Data Science, Business Analyst, Testers, Product/Project Managers, Information Architects, UX and Editorial roles.

This is an exciting time to be joining a technological revolution taking place at the heart of the BBC. There are lots of fascinating problems to be solved, come and help us figure them out!

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Salaries

Salary estimated from 2.6K employees, users, and past and present job advertisements on Indeed.

Rating overview

Rating is calculated based on 762 reviews and is evolving.

4.02 out of 5 stars.20194.03 out of 5 stars.20203.63 out of 5 stars.20214.29 out of 5 stars.20223.96 out of 5 stars.2023

Reviews

UX Designer in London, United Kingdom
on 26 November 2023
Work life balance
Great place to learn because everything they do is best practice. The name and reputation holds a lot of weight on your cv but pay isn't inline with industry and career progression is hard. You have to re-interview for every step up the career ladder. A positive or negative experience can greatly depend on your manager.Good place to become established in your career. Like most people who have wo...
Production Manager in London West, Greater London
on 21 November 2023
Good place to work
Good honest culture, day by day more transparent and open communication. Manager and wider team support each other. Good work life balance is available. internal process are slow at times.
Operations in Salford, Greater Manchester
on 20 November 2023
Beurocratic and paranoid
Everyone was paranoid about job security, lots of promiscuous dishonest behaviour. Quite depressing place. Ok holidays and away days. Not enough staff training despite micromanagement.
Executive Assistant in London, Greater London
on 15 November 2023
Not bad!
It was a very supportive work environment, friendly team and kind line manager. I had access to linkedin learning and other perks to increase my skills. Thanks BBC!
Producer in London, Greater London
on 10 November 2023
Depressing, demoralising, distressing environment to work in.
What is the best part of working at the company?Colleagues are on the whole goodWhat is the most stressful part about working at the company?Poor management standards and communicationsWhat is the work environment and culture like at the company?Nepotistic, it's a place for jobs for the boys, old school network is king.What is a typical day like for you at the company?There is no typical...

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Interview insights

Insights from 264 Indeed users who have interviewed with BBC within the last 5 years.

Favourable experience
Interview is average
Process takes about a day or two

Interview questions

They ask me questions about what I apply for

They ask me questions about wh...

Shared on 10 January 2023

He type of questions that BBC asked during an interview was why I wanted to do music? What keeps me going? And How do I feel about being a woman in the music industry? Also they asked me how I felt doing shows That were unpaid?

He type of questions that BBC ...

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  • Producer3.7 out of 5 stars.
  • Broadcaster3.7 out of 5 stars.
  • Researcher4.8 out of 5 stars.
  • Actor4.6 out of 5 stars.

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