Social media manager - BBC Radio 1

Closing date for applications: 17 August 2025

Salary: £47,000 - £52,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

Location: London

Job band: D

Contract: Permanent, full-time. 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.

Turn live radio into scroll-stopping content and lead social campaigns that celebrate music and culture.

We’re looking for a creative and experienced social media manager to help shape the online presence of BBC Radio 1. You’ll lead the charge in bringing our radio moments to life through engaging short-form video and social content, helping young audiences discover the best of our live radio, music, and podcasts.

BBC Radio 1 is one of the UK’s most iconic youth radio networks, and our central social media team plays a vital role in connecting with millions of fans every week. You’ll be part of a collaborative, fast-paced, and innovative environment where creativity thrives. From A-list interviews to live music events like Glastonbury, you’ll have the opportunity to work on high-impact campaigns that celebrate music and culture, while shaping the visual identity of a brand loved across the UK.


Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and curate engaging content across Radio 1’s social media channels
• Lead and support major social campaigns, responding to trends and creating shareable, social-first formats
• Manage the day-to-day tasks of the Radio 1 social media team and coordinate with internal and external suppliers
• Amplify key radio moments weekly, ensuring content reaches beyond owned channels for maximum impact
• Produce authentic, relatable content that brings our audio output to life for young audiences
• Ensure all content complies with BBC and Ofcom policies, and support teams and suppliers in meeting these standards
• Collaborate with other music social media managers, editors, and marketing leads to deliver cohesive content strategies

Knowledge, skills and experience

Essential

• Deep understanding of BBC Radio 1, its audience, and the music it champions
• Strong knowledge of social video platforms and how young users discover music and audio content
• Proven experience in creating campaigns that resonate with youth audiences—examples will be requested
• Significant experience as a social media manager or content lead in a creative industry
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite with strong video and image editing skills, especially for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts

Desirable

• Experience working on large-scale music events or podcast launches
• Familiarity with BBC editorial and compliance standards.
• Knowledge of social media analytics and how to apply insights to content strategy
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across teams
• Experience commissioning content from external creators or agencies

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.

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