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Job Requisition ID: 46105
Job Closing Date: 25 June 2026
London, GBR, W12 7FA
| London, GBR, W12 7FA
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JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-time
DEPARTMENT: BBC Studios Commercial News – BBC StoryWorks
LOCATION: London – Television Centre
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: Up to £35,000 plus £5,441 London Weighting depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
BBC EXTEND
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 the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010) , or the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) 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
[email protected] .
The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workface 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.
If you’d like more information on BBC Extend, please visit the BBC Extend webpage . (EXTEND code: EX2324).
WE ARE BBC STUDIOS
A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world’s most sought-after TV, audio and digital content.
Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories for people all around the world.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Join BBC StoryWorks to help shape standout social campaigns that bring our commercial storytelling to life. As a Social Media Executive, you’ll craft compelling content, support paid and organic activity, and ensure every asset meets BBC standards. Your work will help amplify global campaigns, drive audience engagement, and deliver best‑in‑class social experiences for our partners.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
You’ll join a collaborative, creative team that thrives on innovation and high‑quality storytelling. This is a chance to work across global campaigns, experiment with new formats, and grow your strategic and creative skills. You’ll be supported by experts across BBC Studios while contributing to work that reaches diverse audiences and showcases the power of premium content marketing.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:
Supporting social campaigns: Deliver paid and organic activity across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X and more for global StoryWorks campaigns.
Creating campaign assets: Produce high‑quality social visuals and copy that meet BBC and industry advertising standards.
Developing social strategy: Ideate and execute innovative approaches to content promotion and platform‑specific formats.
Ensuring BBC‑level quality: Maintain editorial and production excellence across all commercial social outputs.
Troubleshooting issues: Resolve reported problems, collaborating with internal teams to ensure smooth delivery.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
Hands‑on involvement in paid campaigns, content creation, community management and channel growth.
Excellent grammar, strong copywriting and close attention to detail.
Ability to work accurately under pressure and to tight deadlines.
Confidence managing your own workload and communicating clearly with stakeholders.
Comfort using Google Docs and Microsoft Word, with a passion for media and storytelling.
DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:
Understanding of social media performance metrics and optimisation.
Basic design or video‑editing skills for social content.
Awareness of social and advertising standards (e.g. ASA/CAP guidelines).
Exposure to branded content, commercial storytelling or partnerships.
Ability to collaborate effectively with production, editorial and marketing teams.
If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.
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.
#BBCSTUDIOS
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More about BBC Extend
To apply for this role you should identify as deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent and must meet either the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010) , or the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) 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
[email protected] .
The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workface 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.
If you’d like more information on BBC Extend, please visit the BBC Extend webpage .
EX2324
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Disclaimer
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 for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.
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.
Before your start date, you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges, in line with our Recruitment policy. This allows us to discuss any support you may need and assess any risks. Failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer.
We are unable to accept applications via CV and only applications made online will be considered. Please click on the APPLY NOW button to proceed with your application.
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Redeployment
The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.
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This is your BBC
At the BBC you can create and innovate in an inclusive environment while contributing to some of the world’s best loved content, and the BBC’s mission to inform, educate and entertain.
Find out more about BBC Studios
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Life at BBC Studios
- A flexible 35-hour working week with 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and the option to buy an extra five days.
- Defined pension (up to 10% employer contributions).
- Caring and parenting support, 24/7 remote GP access, life assurance and accident benefit.
- BBC Studios is a world leader in operating sustainably both on and off screen. Find out more about BBC Group’s science-based Net Zero targets here .
- Career development in a values-led purpose-driven culture.
Benefits may vary if you are joining on an FTC basis.
Learn more about life at the BBC and our values in our candidate pack.
Candidate pack
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You belong
We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, so all our employees feel that they can belong, thrive and achieve their full potential.
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.
We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.
Find out more about diversity, inclusion and belonging in our strategy below.
Diversity, inclusion & belonging strategy
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Disability confident
We are a disability confident employer. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process, or to carry out this role, please contact us via email and we’d be happy to discuss:
[email protected]
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