Head of PR & Communications
BAFTA - Holiday, Florida, us, 34692Work at BAFTA
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Interested in learning more about this job Scroll down and find out what skills, experience and educational qualifications are needed.Our opportunityThis is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PR professional with a passion for Film, Games and Television to join BAFTA – a leading arts charity, academy and membership organisation. You will be responsible for driving media engagement with all of BAFTA’s activity – from our prestigious Awards ceremonies to our year-round learning and talent development programmes.The Head of PR & Communications (FTC) will be responsible for bringing BAFTA’s vision and purpose to life to external audiences via the media – national, consumer and trade. This role requires creativity, drive and excellent media/press management skills, with established relationships with the key film and TV trade press outlets.The role will require significant experience and proven ability to identify, plan for and manage potential reputational risk and high-profile PR crises.Reporting to the Executive Director of Engagement, Marketing and Communications, you’ll use your influencing skills to quickly establish effective relationships with key stakeholders within BAFTA – where you’ll provide PR support and guidance on media handling. You will build on your strong relationships with the media, specifically film / TV trade press and arts and media editors in the national press, to generate positive press coverage and sentiment about BAFTA.Please note this is a 12 month FTC, Maternity Cover.How BAFTA gives you the red-carpet experienceSalary of circa £50,000Holiday - 29 days a year plus bank holidaysEmployee health cash-back planLong-term sickness insuranceLife assurance - four times your annual basic salaryEmployee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential access to expert services including counselling, wellbeing, and independent legal and financial adviceCycle 2 Work Scheme & season ticket loanAccess to cinemas throughout the UK and to BAFTA eventsWho you are?A proven track record of devising and delivering strategic and creative PR plans – in film, arts, mediaExtensive experience of handling high profile and complex media enquiriesExcellent relationships with the national press and film/TV trade pressExperience of large-scale events – awards ceremonies, film/TV premieresCreative flair and ability to spot and cultivate opportunities for positive media coverageA proven track record of working collaboratively with senior stakeholders and cross functional teamsExtensive experience working as a senior member of a communications teamExperience of line managing individuals and developing junior team membersExcellent written skills and keen attention to detailExtensive experience of creating messaging which is simple and effective, and presenting ideas fluentlyProven experiences of writing and issuing reactive press statements, and writing Q&As, media handling plansWho are we?BAFTA is a leading arts charity focused on championing creativity, opportunity and social change for all through the transformative power of film, games and television.Application ProcedureTo apply click here. Please find the Job Description through the application link.
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