Description

Closing Date: 08-May-2024

Job Introduction
We are seeking a Communications Officer to work on the BBC Programmes Desk, reporting into the Communications Manager. This is a 6-month fixed-term opportunity, based in London. You will work 9.30am-5.30pm Monday to Friday. 

You’ll be part of a small but efficient team of publicity staff helping to answer press questions about daytime TV and long running programmes on the BBC, via an email inbox. You’ll be assisting the Communications Manager in generating proactive press and digital coverage, as well as assisting in the handling of media enquiries about BBC programmes.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Reporting to the Communications Manager, you will work on the Programmes Desk inbox, handling press enquiries about a range of BBC TV programmes.
You will answer questions about the TV schedules, forthcoming programmes and take interview bids for BBC talent.
You will assist the Communications Manager on TV content issues and reputational matters. You’ll help to prepare statements, briefings and press releases as well as support day-to-day administrative tasks.
You’ll have a good news sense and ability to spot press opportunities for positive TV publicity stories. You will have an excellent understanding of the BBC and its core values.
Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience
We are looking for a professional with one to two years’ experience in a similar working environment, with established creative communications skills, brilliant written and verbal communication skills, and you will be able to prioritise and manage tasks efficiently and be able to work well individually and in a team environment.  
You will be passionate about the BBC, broadcasting and TV publicity. 
Ideally you will have experience of proactive and reactive media relations.