Job Package
This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply for this role you should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either:, or the definition of disability in the if applying in Northern Ireland. You’re broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This definition includes both apparent and non-apparent conditions and impairments, and medical conditions such as Cancer, HIV or Multiple Sclerosis.
We are committed to making the process of applying for this role as accessible as possible. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the application process, or have any questions about our Extend programme, please contact the BBC Extend team via the shared.
The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workplce that disabled people face. To do this, we have our own dedicated BBC Access and Disability Service that provides assessments and support throughout employment with us. If you are successful in applying for this role and require workplace adjustments, we will work with you to get your adjustments in place.
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Band - D
Salary : £41,000 - £48,000 per annum depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
Job Purpose
Stimulating debate around BBC Wales content; developing and protecting the reputation of the BBC Wales brand; creating imaginative show-stopping events; amplifying our brilliant talent on and off-screen …these are all in a day’s work for our small, vibrant and energetic communications team.
We’re looking for an exceptional individual to lead the communications team at BBC Wales. A natural communicator, you’ll use your skills and expertise to promote an understanding and approval of the BBC’s purpose and achievements as a national broadcaster and major public and cultural organisation in Wales. You’ll play a vital role in the press office, building relationships with journalists, stakeholders and partners.
Looking for a challenge at the heart of Welsh broadcasting? We’re searching for a team member who will join us and ensure we deliver a brilliant programme of innovative and exciting communications.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
1. Develop integrated communications strategies and campaigns, which includes public relations platforms and the use of appropriate media to reach as many relevant audiences as possible and promote the wide range of programmes and services delivered by BBC Wales.
2. Provide guidance and task management to team on developing and integrating communications plans in specific programme projects and activities, encouraging creativity across all mediums.
3. Coordinate and manage the development and production of communications materials.
4. Point of contact for reactive media enquiries for BBC Wales
5. Advise senior executives on media strategies and provide assistance for speeches and presentations, event planning, crisis management
Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience
6. Proven experience in publicity, media and/or public relations, digital or journalistic spheres, both in terms of creativity and issue management.
7. Good understanding of the media environment (including social media) in Wales and the newsgathering process both in radio, television, online and the written press and knowledge of broader marketing and PR activities.
8. Comfortable in digital as well as traditional media.
9. Excellent news sense with ability to write and edit clear and lively media releases and copy.