Social media executive - BBC Radio 1

Closing date for applications: 17 August 2025

Salary: £28,100 - £36,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

Location: London, we're happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to, please indicate your preference in the application – though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

Contract type: Permanent, Full-time

Department: BBC Audio

Use social media to help connect young audiences across the UK to music, radio and podcasts through bold, creative storytelling.

We’re looking for a creative and passionate social media executive to join the BBC Radio central social media team, with a focus on BBC Radio 1. You’ll help bring our radio, music, and podcast content to life through engaging short-form video and social storytelling. Your work will help young UK audiences discover and connect with the BBC’s audio content in fresh and exciting ways. Join the team to:

• Be part of one of the UK’s most iconic youth radio brands
• Work in a collaborative, creative environment that values innovation and authenticity
• Help shape how millions engage with BBC Radio 1 across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, and more
• Gain hands-on experience with major music events like Glastonbury, 6Music Festival, and Radio 2 in the Park
• Collaborate with artists, creators, and digital teams across the BBC

Responsibilities

• Create relatable, high-quality short-form video content that brings Radio 1’s audio to life
• Schedule, optimise, and publish content across Radio 1’s social media platforms
• React quickly to trending moments and develop thumb-stopping ideas and formats
• Collaborate with artists, creators, and non-BBC channels to amplify reach
• Work closely with other execs and production teams to ensure cohesive, impactful promotion
• Ensure all content is compliant and properly logged for BBC publishing
• Support wider BBC music and podcast campaigns as needed

Knowledge, skills and experience

Essential

• Strong knowledge of BBC Radio 1, its audience, and the wider UK music scene
• Proven experience creating engaging content for platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts
• Significant experience working with a publisher or broadcaster on social media
• Skilled in video and image editing, including Adobe Creative Suite and mobile editing apps
• Confident communicator with the ability to pitch ideas and collaborate across teams and talent

Desirable

• Experience working on social campaigns for live events or festivals
• Familiarity with BBC editorial standards and compliance
• Understanding of podcast promotion and audio storytelling
• Experience using social media analytics to inform strategy
• A personal or professional portfolio showcasing relevant content

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 welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.

Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.