Social Media Executive - BBC Radio 1

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JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-term Contract, Full-time / Attachment, Full-time (to March 2026)
DEPARTMENT: BBC Sounds
LOCATION: London
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £28,100 - £36,000 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.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

We're looking for a creative and passionate Social Media Executive to join the BBC Radio central social media team, with a focus on BBC Radio 1. You'll help bring our radio, music, and podcast content to life through engaging short-form video and social storytelling. Your work will help young UK audiences discover and connect with the BBC's audio content in fresh and exciting ways.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

• Be part of one of the UK's most iconic youth radio brands.
• Work in a collaborative, creative environment that values innovation and authenticity.
• Help shape how millions engage with BBC Radio 1 across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, and more.
• Gain hands-on experience with major music events like Glastonbury, 6Music Festival, and Radio 2 in the Park.
• Collaborate with artists, creators, and digital teams across the BBC.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

• Create relatable, high-quality short-form video content that brings Radio 1's audio to life.
• Schedule, optimise, and publish content across Radio 1's social media platforms.
• React quickly to trending moments and develop thumb-stopping ideas and formats.
• Collaborate with artists, creators, and non-BBC channels to amplify reach.
• Work closely with other execs and production teams to ensure cohesive, impactful promotion.
• Ensure all content is compliant and properly logged for BBC publishing.
• Support wider BBC music and podcast campaigns as needed.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Strong knowledge of BBC Radio 1, its audience, and the wider UK music scene.
• Proven experience creating engaging content for platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
• Significant experience working with a publisher or broadcaster on social media.
• Skilled in video and image editing, including Adobe Creative Suite and mobile editing apps.
• Confident communicator with the ability to pitch ideas and collaborate across teams and talent.

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

• Experience working on social campaigns for live events or festivals.
• Familiarity with BBC editorial standards and compliance.
• Understanding of podcast promotion and audio storytelling.
• Experience using social media analytics to inform strategy.

If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

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Disclaimer

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.

The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.

Information at a Glance This is your BBC

At the BBC you can create and innovate in an inclusive environment while contributing to some of the world's best loved content, and the BBC's mission to inform, educate and entertain.

Find out more about the BBC Life at BBC

Here you will benefit from:

• Fair pay and flexible benefits including 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 pensionscheme and discounted dental, health care and gym.
• Excellent career and professional development.
• Support in your working life, including flexible working which you can discuss with us at any point during the application, selection or offer.
• A values-based organisation where the way we do things is important as what we do.

Benefits may vary if you are joining on an FTC basis.

Learn more about life at the BBC and our values in our candidate pack.

Candidate pack You belong

We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, so all our employees feel that they can belong, thrive and achieve their full potential.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.

We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

Find out more about diversity, inclusion and belonging in our strategy below.

Diversity, inclusion & belonging strategy Disability confident

We are a disability confident employer. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process, or to carry out this role, please contact us via email and we'd be happy to discuss:

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