JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: B
CONTRACT TYPE: 9 Month Full-time / Fixed-term.
DEPARTMENT: BBC Childrens & Education
LOCATION: Salford
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £25,700 – £32,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience.
Flexible working will be discussed at offer stage.
JOB PURPOSE
We’re looking for a social media coordinator to join the BBC Children’s & Education team, to work across our CBBC, Newsround and BBC Bitesize accounts. You’ll create social‑first video and image content with strategic vision, support a team of Social Media Executives managing campaigns and assist in scheduling and publishing content across our platforms.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
You’ll be joining a team of creative individuals, working across TikTok, Instagram and WhatsApp. You can expect a creative, supportive and inclusive environment that values collaboration and big ideas.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT
* Create social first content that engages a young audience
* Support Social Media Executives with campaign planning and idea generation
* Schedule and publish content across social platforms
* Keep abreast of current trends and developments on social platforms
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE – KEY CRITERIA
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
* Experience using social platforms in a professional capacity
* An understanding of what makes the most engaging social content
* Proficient editing skills using Adobe Suite (Photoshop and Premiere Pro)
* Excellent organisational and communication skills
* The ability to prioritise workload and work across multiple projects at once
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
* Understanding of social analytics and how to interpret data
* Experience assisting on shoots and filming
* Adobe After Effects experience
BENEFITS
* Fair pay and flexible benefits including a competitive salary package
* Flexible 35‑hour working week
* 25 days annual leave with option to buy an extra 5 days
* Defined pension scheme
* Discounted dental, health care and gym
* Excellent career and professional development opportunities
* Support in your working life, including flexible working options
* Values‑based organisation with a focus on what we do and how we do it
EEO & DIVERSITY
The BBC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion or belief. We are a disability‑confident employer and will make reasonable adjustments if needed.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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. Employment screening checks include reference checks, eligibility to work checks and, if applicable, safeguarding and adverse media/social media checks. If offered the role, you must disclose any unspent convictions or police charges in line with our Recruitment policy.
For general queries, contact bbchr@bbc.co.uk.
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