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PR & Communications Officer (Communications)BAFTA
26 days ago
  • LevelMid Level
  • ProfessionsPublic Relations Manager, Communications Manager, Marketer
  • TypeFull Time
  • LocationLondon, United Kingdom

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Description

Closing Date: 11-Nov-2024

Our opportunity:
BAFTA is the UK’s leading arts charity, academy and membership organisation for the screen arts. An exciting opportunity is available for someone with demonstrable PR experience in a similar role for an arts or charity organisation to join BAFTA’s busy PR team.
Reporting to the Head of PR & Communications, this role will play a key role in helping bring BAFTA’s vision and purpose to life to external audiences; from the public to prospective funders and industry stakeholders via the media – across national, consumer and trade press.
This role will be responsible for driving media engagement across a broad variety of BAFTA’s initiatives through creative and compelling PR campaigns that showcase the breadth and impact of our charitable activity, from our prestigious awards ceremonies to our year-round learning and talent development programmes, as well as contributing to the smooth running of our press office.
We’re looking for a creative, collaborative, and ambitious PR professional, with excellent media/press management skills and an ability to craft compelling messaging for a variety of audiences, who can also establish and maintain positive relationships with a variety of key arts and screen industries’ media, and who consistently seeks to create innovative and compelling opportunities to land BAFTA stories in the press year-round.
How BAFTA gives you the red carpet experience
  • Holiday - 29 days a year plus bank holidays
  • Pension - 8% contributory pension
  • Private medical insurance ( directors only)
  • Employee health cash-back plan
  • Long-term sickness insurance
  • Life assurance - four times your annual basic salary
  • Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential access to expert services including counselling, wellbeing, and independent legal and financial advice
  • Cycle 2 Work Scheme & season ticket loan
  • Access to cinemas throughout the UK and to BAFTA events
Who you are?
  • Calm under pressure
  • Hold a strong results-driven mindset
  • Detail orientated and organised; someone who manages multiple tasks and priorities confidently and efficiently
  • Able to work collaboratively and problem solve effectively
  • Adept at communicating with a range of stakeholders at all levels through excellent interpersonal skills
  • Positive with a can-do attitude and willingness to develop and learn
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Please use the form below to submit your CV and include a cover letter which in no more than 500 words explains why you think you are suitable for this position, what skills you have to be successful in this role and, in particular, what experience you have in relation to the duties of the role.
The closing date for applications is Monday 11 November 2024 11:59pm
About Us:
ABOUT BAFTA
BAFTA is a leading arts charity focused on championing creativity, opportunity and social change for all through the transformative power of film, games and television.
BAFTA’s Purpose:
Enrich the cultural landscape. Level the playing field. Be progressive. Inspire and celebrate.
BAFTA’s Mission:
We champion practitioners in film, games and television, regardless of background and life experience. We provide community for our members and strive for progressive industry and cultural practices. We recognise exceptional storytelling through our awards.
BAFTA’s Vision:
People from all backgrounds will have opportunity to thrive in the screen industries, bringing rich, more diverse stories for us to celebrate.
DIVERSITY MONITORING
Our aim is for our staff to be a diverse mix of talented people who want to come and do their best work. BAFTA is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who want to join BAFTA and do their best work. Our culture at work is inclusive and we celebrate diversity in all its forms. Please take the time to fill out our Diversity Monitoring Survey.  All the information you provide will be anonymous and is not considered with your application.
We actively encourage all applicants to share with us how you might perform best throughout our recruitment process, as such should you wish for us to adjust the process in order for you to shine please get in touch: recruitment@bafta.org.

Skills Required

  • Public Relations
  • Campaigns
  • Communication Skills

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