Description
This is a rare opportunity to join the BBC as a publicist working on radio and TV programming in the Content division. The role will have a particular focus on music and entertainment programming, including Radio 1, 1Xtra, Asian Network, and BBC Introducing, as well as working in a flexible way on other priority projects from across the BBC.
The successful candidate will work across a wide range of high-profile content and campaigns featuring some of the biggest names in music and entertainment, as well as new and emerging talent.
Key responsibilities and impact:
- Be the first point of contact for incoming press queries, ranging from schedule queries, news stories, advance programming, and feature requests.
- Lead on publicity campaigns across online, print, broadcast, social media, and digital platforms to promote priority programming.
- Work closely with senior stakeholders, programme makers, commissioners, as well as presenters and their representatives to advise on publicity, plan events and announcements, and maximise positive coverage.
- Collaborate effectively with other BBC teams and work with external partners to deliver campaigns in non-traditional means.
- The Publicist will be part of a weekend on-call rota with colleagues.
The BBC offers a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme, and discounted dental, health care, and gym.