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COMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVE
Global Job Title: Communications Executive, POLAND, CEE
Location: Warsaw
Reporting to: Senior Communications Officer POLAND, CEE
12-month FTC (potential to extend), full time role
The comms team in Warsaw deliver ambitious and dynamic publicity plans to build the reputation of BBC Studios and bring the best of British creativity to a wide audience in the region.
As Communications Executive you will be responsible for assisting consumer, trade and digital communications across our branded services and content sales businesses across Central and Eastern Europe.
Working with Senior Communications Officer, Poland and CEE the post holder will deliver activity against the agreed communications plan, lead on small press campaigns and provide administrative support and research on behalf of the communications team.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Supports communications colleagues in publicising BBC Studios programmes and services across the CEE region.
- Contributes to communications materials – writing, editing and uploading where relevant (i.e. briefings, speeches, presentations, press releases, programme information, previews and promotional clips
- Assists with the planning, organising and delivery of press conferences, briefing and other events where required.
- Leads on low-level priority campaigns for BBC Studios Branded services
- Disseminates and pitches materials to press contacts
- Answers local media queries and requests for assets
- Responsible for distribution of monthly highlights document
- Arranges and facilitates press interviews for talent and BBC Studios executives
- Researches and provides publicity material and information for the communications officer
- Researches, sources content and builds presentations for senior management when required.
- Provides additional administrative assistance and project support to stakeholders and colleagues.
- Responsible for maintenance of media lists
- Monitors, compiles and distributes all media coverage concerning BBCS’s brands, content and digital output
- Maintains accurate and up to date information regarding comms activity for external and internal comms use
Knowledge, skills, training and experience
Essential
- Some experience in communications environment.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines often under pressure.
- Very good written and spoken communications including good English and Polish spelling, punctuation and grammar.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and social skills, both face-to-face and on the phone.
- Computer literate with strong office skills
- A good working knowledge and use of social media for promoting content and news stories.
- Organised and focused with good attention to detail.
Desirable
- Experience of organising events
- Experience of writing communications materials, for publication by a wide range of outlets to short notice and tight deadlines.
- Good knowledge of the media
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
Job Reference: 13925
Band: B
Contract Type: 12 Month Fixed Term / Attachment (with potential to extend)
Location: Poland - Warsaw
Working Pattern: Hybrid Working (Mix of working from home plus two/three days a week in the office).
We are really proud to share that we are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and so if you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please do contact us at Sharmin.Brennand@bbc.com with the job reference in the subject.
We offer flexibility, competitive benefits and the opportunity to be part of the BBC's exciting mission. Some of the key benefits you’ll get from working in this role are:
Flexible/Agile working - opportunities across the business. We believe in empowering you to do your best work, so we offer support and flexibility to balance work and home. We’re happy to discuss a formal flexible working pattern. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at the offer stage.
Unrivalled training and development opportunities - we operate a people-first culture and pride ourselves on your development. Our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certifications.
Excellent career progression - BBC Studios offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Leaders at the BBC are passionate about helping our people grow in the organisation and you will have regular sessions with your line manager to support you with your career ambitions.
Benefits - We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days (plus an additional day which is a Corporation Day), health care, gym and much more.
LIFE AT BBC STUDIOS
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The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background. More information on our D&I plan can be found here.
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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.
APLIKUJ
https://careers.bbc.co.uk/job/Communications-Executive/791158702/
