**£31,800 - £43,000 FTE • BBC Studios • London*** Lead publicity campaigns for major B&L brands, securing high-impact media coverage* Shape campaign strategy and advise on brand positioning and narrative* Act as senior lead on reputational issues, drafting statements and advising stakeholders* Mentor and review the work of junior team members, sharing expertise and feedback* Oversee agency partnerships, budgets and resource allocation* Develop messaging frameworks and campaign calendars* Represent B&L in external forums, launches, and media events* Produce coverage reports and insights for senior stakeholders* Coordinate effectively with your job-share partner to ensure alignment and continuity**Desired But Not Required**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 as soon as possible. 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 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. 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.JOB DETAILS JOB BAND: C CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Part-time – 3 day job share DEPARTMENT: Communications, Brands & Licensing LOCATION: London Television Centre – Hybrid PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £31,800 - £43,000 FTE plus £5441 London Weighting FTE depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. 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**We’re seeking a Senior Publicist to lead flagship publicity campaigns across our Brands & Licensing (B&L) portfolio with a focus on the beloved blue heeler Bluey. You’ll set campaign strategy, manage reputational issues, and mentor junior colleagues, playing a pivotal role in raising the profile of our brands. As this is a job share, you’ll work closely with your counterpart to ensure seamless delivery and consistent leadership and help coordinate campaigns in the UK, EMEA and globally. **Your Key Responsibilities And Impact****Essential Criteria****YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE*** Senior level PR/publicity experience, ideally in consumer, entertainment, or brand-driven sectors* Proven record of leading major campaigns and securing high-value media coverage* Strong strategic thinking and news judgement* Excellent writing, pitching and stakeholder communication skills* Experience handling sensitive or reputational communications* Skilled at mentoring junior staff and providing leadership* Experience managing budgets and agency partners* Strong collaboration skills — comfortable working in a job-share* Experience in licensing, consumer products, or entertainment IP* Experience running global or cross-market campaigns* Confident presenting to senior leaders and external media* Media training or spokesperson coaching experience #J-18808-Ljbffr Salary: GBP 31800 - 43000 per year Experience: 5 years required