Head of Communications, BBC Film

Posted 4 days 5 hours ago by Rachel Miller

Permanent
Full Time
Other
London, United Kingdom
Job Description

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Employer BBC Location London, GBR Salary GBP 65,000.00 - 75,000.00 per year;GBP 5,441.00 Closing date 22 Sep 2025

View more categories View less categories Sector Marketing, Advertising and PR Role Senior Manager Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Join BBC Film, a key part of the BBC's Content division, at the forefront of British independent filmmaking. As Head of Communications you will devise and oversee communications and stakeholder affairs for BBC Film - ensuring delivery of high impact campaigns and consistent messaging to achieve maximum impact for publicity campaigns and reputation management. It will be busy, varied and fast-paced, but a hugely rewarding role.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

BBC Film is a dynamic, creative, and collaborative team that champions distinctive British storytelling. We are looking for someone with senior-level experience of corporate communications, project-based publicity campaigns and brand management, specifically within the film industry to work closely with the Director of BBC Film. This is a unique opportunity working in a supportive and inclusive environment that values innovation, integrity, and impact.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

As Head of Communications for BBC Films you will:

  • Lead Communications Strategy: Oversee and deliver all external and internal communications for the BBC Film portfolio, ensuring alignment with departmental and corporate strategies.
  • Press & PR Management: Plan and execute creative press and PR campaigns that support BBC Film titles and reflect the BBC's vision.
  • Media Liaison & Monitoring: Serve as the primary press contact, manage press releases, and monitor media coverage.
  • Reputation & Issues Management: Handle reputation management and crisis communications in collaboration with senior BBC leaders.
  • Brand & Event Oversight: Manage brand representation, including press events, festivals, printed materials, and associated budgets.
  • Digital Presence & Outreach: Supervise BBC Film's digital platforms, including website and social media, via external providers.
  • Evaluation & Compliance: Provide reports and analytics, ensure adherence to BBC editorial guidelines, and promote best practices across communications activities.


YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL
  • Proven record of achievement in the publicity, media and/or public relations and journalistic spheres, specifically within the UK or international film industry.
  • News sense with ability to write clear and lively press releases, which stimulates both press and public interest.
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to develop, maintain and enhance collaborative relationships with a wide variety of internal and external partners and stakeholders at all levels and across all spectrums of the British film and media landscape including digital/social media.
  • Brand management experience across production of materials and messaging, ensuring market positioning of BBC Film is clearly communicated across press, marketing and social media. You'll have experience of supporting the end-to-end filmmaking process with a diplomatic, collaborative, and solutions-focused approach.
  • Proven experience and understanding of current marketing and communications thinking, practice and techniques, including social media and strategy to reach all audiences. This will be combined with proven crisis management experience.


JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: E

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, full-time

DEPARTMENT: Communications, BBC Group Corporate Affairs

LOCATION: London, two to three days per week in the office

SALARY: £65,000 - £75,000pa plus London Weighting (£5,441pa), depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

We're happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to, please indicate your preference in the application - though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

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