Audio Growth & Marketing Coordinator (FTC)

PACKAGE DESCRIPTION

Job Reference: 23829

Band: C

Job Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months)

Salary: £28,500 – £32,000 + London Weighting (£5,319) depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

Location: Office Base is London, Television Centre. This is a hybrid role and the successful candidate will balance office working with home working.

ABOUT BBC STUDIOS

BBC Studios is a world-renowned content studio and channels & streaming business, powered by British creativity, with a reach that touches audiences in every corner of the globe.

We work with outstanding creative talent who are responsible for platform-defining shows from Strictly Come Dancing to Bluey, Prehistoric Planet to Planet Earth III.

The range and quality of our content is unsurpassed, creating critical and commercial successes and global phenomena.

From BAFTAs to RTS Awards, BBC Studios is Britain’s most awarded production company and the only producer with three of the top ten shows on IMDB; we’re the home of bbc.com, the widest-read English language news website in the world; and the UK’s largest distributor of British content.

ABOUT BBC STUDIOS AUDIO

BBC Studios Audio is home to iconic radio, hit podcasts, world-class drama, impactful factual storytelling and specialist science and comedy teams. We use our unique heritage, experience and values to pursue the highest creative ambition. BBC Studios Audio is a major supplier of innovative, creative and purposeful audio to BBC radio networks and BBC Sounds and a proud partner to many other platforms.

THE ROLE

The role of the Audio Growth and Marketing Coordinator is to support podcast marketing and growth activity across BBC Studios, supporting the division to reach more audiences globally with podcast content it produces and distributes, enabling BBC Studios Audio to achieve its business plan objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Being a key part of the Audio Distribution team and a core role in how we market and grow podcast titles globally
• Lead on tracking of assets and deliverables for promotional campaigns, including what has been requested, who is responsible for delivering them and when they are due to deliver.
• Support with the set up and tracking of digital campaigns across different owned media types, including audio promotions against podcast inventory, ad inventory on BBC.com, promotional inventory in newsletters and other channels.
• Support the Marketing Manager with drafting and submitting briefs in key marketing assets and facilitating signoff processes, working with creative and production teams.
• Support the Audio Growth Manager with opportunities to support the growth of key podcast priorities, including for cross promotional opportunities with other podcast publishers.
• Assist with asset sourcing and fulfilment to internal and external partners, for both promotion campaign set up and for support of BAU operations in the team.
• Support the organisation and implementation of both owned + paid feed drops for priority show launches.
• Drafting promotional copy across a range of paid, owned and earned channels for podcast marketing campaigns.
• Support the wider Audio team with critical projects and activities that are designed to increase the number of listeners globally who are listening to our podcast content.
• Keeping project documentation, key BAU schedules and decks, and campaign analysis up to date – using Monday.com, Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Office to organise documents and track progress.
• Coordinate business calendar activities to help monitor delivery, outputs and key industry moments.
• Help cascade information across the wider team to ensure effective communication flow.
• Work closely with BU business support functions across the BBC ensuring that all processes are followed.
• Act as a champion of podcast and audio at BBC Studios

WHAT DOES IT TAKE?

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA;

• Demonstrated experience in providing administrative support within a professional setting, preferably within the media sector.
• Organised with ability to prioritise own workload effectively, to coordinate activities and conflicting demands to ensure that tight deadlines are met.
• Good communication skills both orally and in writing, and the ability to target content for the audience.
• Basic analytical skills, with experience of providing MI data reports.
• Ability to work with limited supervision, using own initiative to resolve most problems.
• High attention to detail and practical experience of gathering, analysing and collating complex and confidential information
• Passion for podcasts and audio

DESIRABLE CRITERIA;

• Strong computer skills with strong experience of office software packages (i.e. Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Proven ability to work constructively in partnership with a range of individuals.
• Knowledge of wider audio industry.
• Project management experience.

LIFE AT BBC STUDIOS

We don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you’ve read about our values and behaviours here.

The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background. More information on our D&I plan can be found here.

BBC Studios puts sustainability at the heart of everything we do both onscreen and offscreen, including delivering against the BBC Group’s science-based Net Zero targets. More information on sustainability at BBC Studios can be found here.

WHAT WILL YOU GAIN FROM WORKING AT BBC STUDIOS?

• We offer a competitive salary package
• Flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance
• 26 days holiday (plus an additional day which is a Corporation Day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days
• A defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more
• Excellent career progression – access to courses, webinars, workshops and the opportunity to work in different areas of the organisation

NEXT STEPS

We appreciate your interest in this position and understand how important this opportunity is to you. Due to the high volume of interest we may need to close the application period earlier than anticipated. This step is necessary to ensure we can provide a high level of attention and service to all applicants. Thank you for your understanding.

Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.

PACKAGE DESCRIPTION

Job Reference: 23829

Band: C

Job Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months)

Salary: £28,500 – £32,000 + London Weighting (£5,319) depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

Location: Office Base is London, Television Centre. This is a hybrid role and the successful candidate will balance office working with home working.

ABOUT BBC STUDIOS

BBC Studios is a world-renowned content studio and channels & streaming business, powered by British creativity, with a reach that touches audiences in every corner of the globe.

We work with outstanding creative talent who are responsible for platform-defining shows from Strictly Come Dancing to Bluey, Prehistoric Planet to Planet Earth III.

The range and quality of our content is unsurpassed, creating critical and commercial successes and global phenomena.

From BAFTAs to RTS Awards, BBC Studios is Britain’s most awarded production company and the only producer with three of the top ten shows on IMDB; we’re the home of bbc.com, the widest-read English language news website in the world; and the UK’s largest distributor of British content.

ABOUT BBC STUDIOS AUDIO

BBC Studios Audio is home to iconic radio, hit podcasts, world-class drama, impactful factual storytelling and specialist science and comedy teams. We use our unique heritage, experience and values to pursue the highest creative ambition. BBC Studios Audio is a major supplier of innovative, creative and purposeful audio to BBC radio networks and BBC Sounds and a proud partner to many other platforms.

THE ROLE

The role of the Audio Growth and Marketing Coordinator is to support podcast marketing and growth activity across BBC Studios, supporting the division to reach more audiences globally with podcast content it produces and distributes, enabling BBC Studios Audio to achieve its business plan objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Being a key part of the Audio Distribution team and a core role in how we market and grow podcast titles globally
• Lead on tracking of assets and deliverables for promotional campaigns, including what has been requested, who is responsible for delivering them and when they are due to deliver.
• Support with the set up and tracking of digital campaigns across different owned media types, including audio promotions against podcast inventory, ad inventory on BBC.com, promotional inventory in newsletters and other channels.
• Support the Marketing Manager with drafting and submitting briefs in key marketing assets and facilitating signoff processes, working with creative and production teams.
• Support the Audio Growth Manager with opportunities to support the growth of key podcast priorities, including for cross promotional opportunities with other podcast publishers.
• Assist with asset sourcing and fulfilment to internal and external partners, for both promotion campaign set up and for support of BAU operations in the team.
• Support the organisation and implementation of both owned + paid feed drops for priority show launches.
• Drafting promotional copy across a range of paid, owned and earned channels for podcast marketing campaigns.
• Support the wider Audio team with critical projects and activities that are designed to increase the number of listeners globally who are listening to our podcast content.
• Keeping project documentation, key BAU schedules and decks, and campaign analysis up to date – using Monday.com, Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Office to organise documents and track progress.
• Coordinate business calendar activities to help monitor delivery, outputs and key industry moments.
• Help cascade information across the wider team to ensure effective communication flow.
• Work closely with BU business support functions across the BBC ensuring that all processes are followed.
• Act as a champion of podcast and audio at BBC Studios

WHAT DOES IT TAKE?

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA;

• Demonstrated experience in providing administrative support within a professional setting, preferably within the media sector.
• Organised with ability to prioritise own workload effectively, to coordinate activities and conflicting demands to ensure that tight deadlines are met.
• Good communication skills both orally and in writing, and the ability to target content for the audience.
• Basic analytical skills, with experience of providing MI data reports.
• Ability to work with limited supervision, using own initiative to resolve most problems.
• High attention to detail and practical experience of gathering, analysing and collating complex and confidential information
• Passion for podcasts and audio

DESIRABLE CRITERIA;

• Strong computer skills with strong experience of office software packages (i.e. Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Proven ability to work constructively in partnership with a range of individuals.
• Knowledge of wider audio industry.
• Project management experience.

LIFE AT BBC STUDIOS

We don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you’ve read about our values and behaviours here.

The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background. More information on our D&I plan can be found here.

BBC Studios puts sustainability at the heart of everything we do both onscreen and offscreen, including delivering against the BBC Group’s science-based Net Zero targets. More information on sustainability at BBC Studios can be found here.

WHAT WILL YOU GAIN FROM WORKING AT BBC STUDIOS?

• We offer a competitive salary package
• Flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance
• 26 days holiday (plus an additional day which is a Corporation Day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days
• A defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more
• Excellent career progression – access to courses, webinars, workshops and the opportunity to work in different areas of the organisation

NEXT STEPS

We appreciate your interest in this position and understand how important this opportunity is to you. Due to the high volume of interest we may need to close the application period earlier than anticipated. This step is necessary to ensure we can provide a high level of attention and service to all applicants. Thank you for your understanding.

Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.

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