Senior Press and Communications Officer

Salford, UK (Hybrid)

£28K/yr – £36K/yrSenior LevelPart time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own and execute internal and external communications strategy, lead media relations and PR campaigns, and collaborate across the BBC to support Appeals and partnerships.

  • Define and drive year-round internal communications
  • Lead press activities and media opportunities
  • Align with campaigns and reputation-building efforts

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive internal communications strategy that drives engagement and clarity across the organisation on a year round basis
  • Devise and implement strategic media and PR campaigns to raise BBC Children in Need’s profile and drive public engagement
  • Collaborate across BBC Children in Need and the wider BBC to support PR activities tied to Appeal programming and partnership campaigns
  • Lead the team in identifying media opportunities, aligning with the daily news agenda and spotlighting the challenges faced by children and young people
  • Develop insight-led PR initiatives and contribute to reputation-building efforts within the charity and funding sectors
  • Manage press materials and media relations with precision, while supporting the PR & Comms Lead in proactive and reactive press activity, including reputational risk management
  • Plan and deliver press events such as photoshoots, visits, and launches, and deputise for the PR & Comms Lead when required

Requirements

  • Experience of successfully developing and delivering both internal and external communication strategies
  • Experience of delivering and supporting on corporate communications, with a particular focus on internal communications
  • Good journalist contacts across the national, consumer and trade media
  • A proactive self-starter with an ability to generate high quality, creative ideas
  • Strong crisis communication experience
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Founded in 1922
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42K employees (21,079 in marketing)

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Traffic Source Mix
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29.6%
Direct
62.9%
Referral
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