The Internet Research and Future Services group builds prototypes, develops original research and solves problems. We work across most digital platforms and all BBC services by combining emerging technologies with anticipated user needs to develop applied research. We believe that the best way to think about ideas and problems is to create things and develop concrete examples - we do this to learn, influence and shape.
The Internet Research and Future Services group is part of our Research and Development (R&D) Department which sits as part of the wider Future Media (FM) Division.
We are looking for someone who wants to help us invent the future of media - someone who is an expert in their field and will help lead our thinking into new areas. You will be deeply involved in the latest developments in the internet and media industries, you will identify key opportunities for research and prototyping and you will work with our developers and designers to deliver world-class research and innovation.
Our work has a particular focus on the internet and on user experiences. Right now, for instance, we’re particularly interested in personalisation and identity on the web, innovative user interfaces and reminders/bookmarks on connected TVs and radios, but new challenges are always emerging. We always have an exciting and diverse set of projects on the go and you can read more about our work on the BBC R&D blog.
Knowledge and experience
• An excellent track record of creating new and original research, technologies, prototypes, products or things on the internet and other digital media.
• An excellent understanding of current and emerging thinking within internet and digital media technologies, products and services. This should include knowledge of emerging trends, user attitudes and behaviours. Ideally you will have a widespread network of contacts within the relevant industries and disciplines.
• Excellent project management skills, showing the ability to prioritise and plan activities in an agile environment and experience of getting the best from multi-disciplinary teams.
• A good understanding of the practices and technologies used in an agile development and design team. For example, client- and server-side technologies, user-centred design or lo-fi experience prototyping.
• Extensive experience communicating complex and new concepts to audiences at all levels within an organisation and externally. Ideally you should regularly write on the web or speak about relevant topics at conferences or similar events.
To apply, please click on the Apply button to be redirected to the BBC website.
Closing date: 29 December 2011.
