Job creation

While The Times estimates BBC jobs losses to the end of the licence-fee deal at 2,000 to 2,500, Radio 1 and Ixtra seem to have got two new posts under the wire. Piers (very urban) Bradford becomes their first Commissioning Editor.  Joe Harland becomes Short Form Content Editor

He will, apparently, have "full editorial and creative responsibility for the chapterisation and atomization of existing and new Radio 1/1Xtra audio content for online pages, syndication on external platforms or repackaging for further broadcast. He will be responsible for building and leading an expert team who develop the best practice production techniques from across the industry, maintaining the high quality content – leading and championing new formats, developing and implementing an innovative house style, as well as coordinating Visualisation at a Senior Level. He will also ensure that the that budgetary control and planning is clear and be responsible for creating, spotting and maximizing opportunities, ensuring that the he distribution of content is smart and coordinated"

No, I haven't a clue either, unless it's about making clips; only missing the buzz word "delivery". Apparently he needs an expert team, so more jobs to come. Found on the excellent Radio Today site.