Archive & Content Delivery Officer

Welsh language skills are essential for this role

Why join S4C?

At S4C, we are passionate about creating a positive, energetic and inclusive working environment that reflects our core values:

At your Best, Proud of S4C, Celebrate Everyone, Go for it.

This is an exciting time to join our team as we continue to foster a culture of work that puts people at the heart of the organisation and at a crucial time in S4C’s history as we implement our new strategy, S4C - More than a TV Channel, and as we implement the 2030 strategy. We are looking for an organised, reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic individual who live to our core values to join our Team.

Job Overview

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with digital content systems, archives, information management and continuous improvement in a fast-paced media environment. Your contribution will be vital as S4C continues to develop as a publisher of multi-platform content, and as we unlock the value of our extensive archive collection. As an Archive & Content Delivery Officer  you will be passionate about digital media, archive and content systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the heart  of S4C's Digital First strategy, managing content across a variety of platforms and helping to shape the future of one of the UK's most important media archives. You will play a key role in conveying and managing the content commissioned by S4C, as well as the content in the channel's extensive archive.

As S4C continues its transformation into a multi-platform content publisher, digital systems, workflow and content management are at the heart of everything we do within the Content Archive and Delivery Team.

You will report to the Archive and Content Delivery Lead within S4C's Content Operations Department.

What will you do?

As an Archive & Content Delivery Officer, you will:

• Play a key role in managing, delivering and maximising the value of content across S4C's platforms, using a range of digital tools and media asset management systems.
• Help to shape and improve digital content delivery processes and support the management of one of Wales' most significant media archives.
• Contribute to the continued development of a modern and efficient workflow that ensures that content reaches audiences accurately and effectively.
• Use  industry-standard Media Asset Management (MAM) systems and digital content systems to efficiently manage, organize, search, retrieve, and distribute content.
• Play a key role in supporting the conveyance of content across S4C's digital and broadcast platforms. The Archive and Content Delivery Team ensures that content arrives promptly and in accordance with S4C's technical requirements, while also ensuring that content is processed and published on the appropriate publishing platform.
• Work with metadata, archival records and digital assets to ensure content is easy to find, accurately catalogued and accessible.
• Help to optimise and improve digital workflows, support the ongoing development of S4C's content delivery systems.
• Research and solve content and quality communication problems using digital systems and reporting tools.
• Work with colleagues across S4C, BBC Wales and the independent production sector to ensure that content is conveyed accurately and promptly.
• Maintain high standards in digital asset management, content governance and information accuracy.
• Support initiatives to digitise archives, reuse content and maximise the value of the archive.
• Develop expertise in digital rights management, licensing and archival content clearance processes.
• Keep up to date with developments in media technology, digital publishing and best practice in content communication.
• Identify and co-ordinate corrections for any quality issues (picture and sound) identified during quality assurance or review processes, minimising the impact on publication schedules.
• Collaborate across teams at S4C and with external partners to ensure that all elements of the content are accurate and available in good time.
• Ensure that accurate information is available to relevant departments at S4C and BBC Wales for the publication of content across platforms, including contact details and backup content where appropriate.
• Search for archival content, select and license it, supporting its use. This will sometimes include recording programme content and prioritising requests during busy periods.
• Develop and maintain a robust understanding of content rights, ensuring that all uses comply with licensing terms.

You will succeed in this role if:

You are someone who:

• Enjoys working with digital systems, databases and content management platforms.
• Is confident in using technology to organise, manage and retrieve information.
• Is organised, thorough and conscientious.
• Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Have experience or interest in working in archives and research.
• Is Comfortable learning new systems and adapting to changing digital workflows.
• Is interested in digital publishing, content delivery, media technology or archival management.
• Enjoys identifying opportunities to improve processes through technology and innovation.
• Possesses effective communication skills with various stakeholders.

You will also succeed if you have the skills and interest to develop professionally by:

• Understanding production workflows and convey content.
• Managing, investigating and ensuring the best use of archival material.
• Understanding records management and retention policies, archival standards and best practice.
• Being aware of broadcasting rules and compliance requirements.
• Understanding archival content clearance processes, including copyright, licensing rights, intellectual property and rights tracking restrictions.
• Using strong organisational skills when managing large volumes of content and prioritising requests.

During your first three months you will be expected to:

• To use S4C's media asset management systems efficiently.
• Work with the independent sector to ensure that Productions are conveyed in a timely manner and are processed and published on the appropriate platform.
• Respond to internal and external enquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Be able to search for archival content, select it and license it.
• Work with colleagues to support the work of the department.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders and internal departments.

You will also:

• Aware of S4C's strategy and taking personal responsibility for following the organisation's policies and procedures.
• Contribute positively to the culture of the organisation and the delivery of S4C's strategy.
• Contribute to and support the use of Welsh in the workplace.
• Collaborate with your line manager and be proactive in managing and developing your own performance.
• Work in a positive, collaborative and cross-organisational way that develops excellent services for our audiences.

What will you get?

• The opportunity to make a real difference in an organisation that values people.
• S4C is committed to the personal growth of its employees, offering comprehensive training and development opportunities to upskill and advance careers. This includes in-house training, and continuing professional development programmes where appropriate.
• Access to unique opportunities in the creative and media sector including attendance at events and programme previews, panel discussions and internal updates.
• Employees have the unique opportunity to contribute to the promotion and preservation of the Welsh language and culture through their work.
• Group Personal Pension Scheme with 10% contributed by S4C.
• 26 days of leave gradually increasing up to 32 days in 9 years.

For an informal chat about the post, please contact pobl@s4c.cymru

Applications

Applications should be sent by 5pm on Tuesday 13 October 2026 to Pobl@s4c.cymru.

Interview Date: 21 October 2026        

We do not accept CVs.

An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Using AI

If you choose to use AI or similar tools, make sure your responses are accurate, honest and reflect your own experience and words.

During the interview, the use of AI or recording equipment is not permitted, unless agreed in advance on accessibility grounds. Any evidence of unauthorised use may result in the withdrawal of your application.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

S4C does not allow discrimination on the grounds of sex, race, colour, disability, ethnic or socio-economic background, age, family circumstances, marital status or civil partnership, full-time or part-time employees, religion, political opinion, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, use of language (except where the ability to communicate in Welsh is essential to the job) or other irrelevant discrimination and is committed to working with diversity in a positive way. 

S4C welcomes and encourages applications from under-represented groups of people, including black and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities. The principles of fair and open competition will apply and will be determined on the basis of merit.

Welsh language skills

Welsh language skills are essential for this role. We are proud to be a Welsh broadcaster and we expect all team members to appreciate and respect the language and culture. We support and encourage learning Welsh in the workplace, and we are looking for someone who is open to developing their understanding and appreciation of the language as part of their journey with us. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.