Communications Manager

Generating 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:

• Lead a small team of dedicated communications professionals
• The point of contact for reactive media enquiries for BBC Wales
• Develop and manage 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.
• Provide guidance and task management to team on developing and integrating communications plans in specific programme projects and activities, encouraging creativity across all mediums.
• Coordinate and manage the development and production of communications materials.
• Advise senior executives on media strategies and provide assistance for speeches and presentations, event planning, crisis management

Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience:

• At least five years’ proven experience in publicity, media and/or public relations, digital or journalistic spheres, both in terms of creativity and issue management.
• 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.
• Comfortable in digital as well as traditional media.
• Excellent news sense with ability to write and edit clear and lively media releases and copy.