Social Producer - BFI Film Academy

London, UK (Hybrid)

£36K/yr – £42K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own and drive the social media strategy for BFI Film Academy, produce engaging platform-native content, grow an online community, and translate analytics into actionable improvements across key channels.

Lead strategy and content planning that raises awareness and inspires careers in film and screen
Create and publish high-quality social-first videos across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and X
Foster audience engagement and monitor performance with regular reporting

Job Description

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver an engaging social media strategy and content plan that grows awareness of BFI Film Academy and inspires young people to explore careers in the film and screen industries.
Create, film, edit and publish compelling social-first content across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and X, tailored to the interests and behaviours of under-25 audiences.
Manage and grow the BFI Film Academy online community by responding to audience engagement, fostering conversations and promoting programme opportunities and success stories.
Use analytics, audience insights and platform trends to optimise content performance, measure impact and provide regular reporting and recommendations.
Collaborate with colleagues, partners to capture stories, support live event coverage and showcase the breadth of BFI Film Academy activity across the UK.

Requirements

Proven experience creating and managing engaging social media content across platforms, with a strong understanding of what resonates with young and diverse audiences.
Excellent content creation skills, including filming, editing and producing high-quality social-first video and digital content.
Strong analytical abilities, with experience using social media insights and reporting tools to evaluate performance and inform decision-making.
Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to collaborate effectively with colleagues, partners, and external stakeholders.
A proactive, organised and creative approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, spot emerging trends and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (rising to 30 with service) + bank holidays + the option to buy up to 5 extra days of annual leave
Additional paid time off between Christmas and New Year
BFI pension scheme with 5% employer contribution
BFI Childcare Scheme, where we contribute to childcare costs
Enhanced pay for Maternity & Paternity leave
Complimentary tickets to BFI Southbank & IMAX screenings and events
Free BFI Player subscription + discount on BFI merchandise, and film tickets

British Film Institute (BFI)

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We are a cultural charity, a National Lottery distributor, and the UK's lead organisation for film and the moving image. Funded by the UK Government.Our mission is:• To support creativity and actively seek out the next generation of UK storytellers• To grow and care for the BFI National Archive, the world’s largest film and television archive• To offer the widest range of UK and international moving image culture through our programmes and festivals — delivered online and in venue• To use our knowledge to educate and deepen public appreciation and understanding of film and the moving image• To work with Government and industry to ensure the continued growth of the UK’s screen industriesFounded in 1933, the BFI is a registered charity governed by Royal Charter.The BFI Board of Governors is chaired by Jay Hunt.

Founded in 1933

London, England, GBR

1.1K employees (365 in marketing)

www.bfi.org.uk

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