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Closing date: 22nd June 2025Salary: Basic salary starting at £45,063.00 dependent on experienceDepartment: Content CommunicationsReports to: Head of communications, UnscriptedLocations:&nbsp;Leeds, Glasgow, or ManchesterJob Grade:&nbsp;P1 Want to spend your days promoting brilliant content for one of the most innovative and dynamic broadcasters in the UK?We’re looking for an outstanding Publicity Lead to join Channel 4’s busy Content Communications team. The Channel 4 Reality Entertainment, Lifestyle and Digital departments are responsible for some of the most iconic and noisy shows on television and YouTube. From The Honesty Box, The Great British Bake Off and Married At First Sight to Minor Issues, Hear Me Out and Countdown, this role will work across a varied slate of brilliant programmes.&nbsp;The Content Communications department is responsible for generating and shaping media coverage and driving buzz around Channel 4’s programmes, content, vision, services, and talent. The department proactively publicises Channel 4's programmes and content across all newspapers, digital, TV and radio, magazines, trade publications, podcasts and with influencers - with a view to driving audiences and amplifying its brand and reputation. The department is responsible for communicating the effectiveness of Channel 4's delivery against its public service remit and protecting the reputation of the organisation, its individuals and programming. The Content Communications department handles all media requests for programme information, talent and executive interviews, clips, and pictures.The role of Publicity Lead is to devise, implement and manage creative, targeted, noisy publicity campaigns that create discussion and debate and drive tune-in as well as effectively communicating Channel 4’s unique remit and brand values. The role will manage campaigns for a range of programmes, with particular focus on promoting unscripted content across our reality entertainment, lifestyle, and digital slates.The Publicity Lead will work as part of the wider Content Communications team overseen by the Head of Content Communications and will have the opportunity to work across multiple programming genres and with different members of the department. Key responsibilitiesReporting to Head of Communications, Unscripted, the post holder will:<ul><li>Devise and implement stand out and measurable publicity strategies for key priority reality entertainment, lifestyle, and digital shows, and generate innovative ideas for creating noise around key projects across all broadcast channels and streaming.</li><li>Lead the proactive promotion of assigned programmes to all target media – print, broadcast, digital and influencers.</li><li>Work with the Head of Communications, Unscripted, to deliver a corporate communications strategy identifying opportunities to communicate Channel 4’s success and delivery of the remit.</li><li>Develop a network of excellent working relationships with journalists and influencers across a range of media.</li><li>Identify and manage issues arising out of the Channel 4 unscripted slate – being on the front foot, preparing Q&amp;As, drafting lines against enquiry and fielding/answering calls.</li><li>Write and create all press materials – including press releases, press information/billings, press packs, briefing notes, and clips, to deadline.</li><li>Organise and manage press events, junkets, set visits and screenings.</li><li>Provide written reports and critical evaluation of priority programme campaigns, presenting to stakeholders internally as required.</li><li>Work closely with picture publicity, marketing and social teams to deliver creative integrated PR campaigns.</li><li>Develop excellent working relationships with Channel 4 commissioning teams, independent production companies, agents and personal publicists, acting as main point of contact on assigned programmes.</li><li>Liaise with the press departments of production partners, brand partners or funders to maximise promotional opportunities for Channel 4.</li><li>Work with Publicity Assistants and Publicists within team to mentor and develop their PR skills and share best practice.</li><li>As a senior member of team, contribute to ideas, creative planning and networking across the wider press and publicity team.</li><li>Participate in out of hours duty press officer rota.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>We’re looking for someone who can bring something new and exciting to what is already a highly creative and ambitious team. You’ll have an impressive track record of delivering original campaigns at a senior level in PR and communications. Creativity, flair, and independent critical thought are the attributes that matter, as well as a passion for the content you will be asked to promote.</li><li>A track record of devising and implementing proactive, creative, and innovative consumer PR strategies and campaigns.</li><li>A comprehensive understanding of PR and its place in the wider communications mix and experience of working within an integrated marketing communications environment.</li><li>Experience of identifying, managing, and mitigating contentious issues and crisis comms, writing press lines, and managing press enquiries to deadline.</li><li>Proven flair for creative and effective writing.</li><li>Fluency in social media and a clear understanding of best practice in a PR context.</li><li>Relationship management: experience of working with senior executives; experience of working closely with talent, managers, and publicists.</li><li>Outstanding communication skills and an ability to form and maintain positive working relationships with diverse stakeholders.</li><li>An impressive network of contacts in the media and an interest in building and developing relationships with online influencers and digital media.</li><li>Evidence of an ability to manage a heavy workload, deal with multiple projects and to handle a busy environment with tight deadlines.</li><li>Demonstrable experience of delivering creative PR campaigns with limited budget.</li><li>Ability to work with confidence and independence and as part of a team.</li><li>Proven record of managing press, logistical and resource issues as well as managing conflicting priorities and demands.</li><li>Ability to think strategically under pressure.</li><li>A passion and interest in unscripted content. A love of reality shows is a huge plus.&nbsp;</li></ul>Desirable&nbsp;<ul><li>An interest in working for Channel 4 and an understanding of its core values and remit.</li><li>Experience in a creative, content-led sector – TV drama, film, the arts, theatre, literature.</li><li>Understanding of the TV and media industry.</li><li>Knowledge of and experience in incorporating digital and social/influencer innovation within press campaigns.</li></ul>The role can be based in any of the following Channel 4 offices outside London: Leeds, Manchester, or Glasgow. Please note this role may require travel to other Channel 4 hubs. Hybrid WorkingFrom September 2023 employees will be working minimum 3 days per week in their office location. The other 2 days should be working from home. This is to create more time for collaboration, creativity, learning and feedback. We also have a working from another location policy for up to 10 days. This pattern is subject to future changes which would be communicated in advance to provide employees with adequate notice of any change.&nbsp; If you need any additional support or workplace adjustments upon joining, please speak with your manager or our workplace disability lead.&nbsp; Channel 4 is committed to diversity and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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Closing date for applications: Monday 23rd June at 11.59pmSalary: £13.60 per hour (FTE £28,288)Hours: 3 days per week (8 hours per day) with flexible working options available – estimated to be Monday to WednesdayLocation: Hybrid, based in Banchory with travel across AberdeenshireDuration: 4 monthsStart date: 4th August 2025 Are you passionate about environmental issues, community engagement, and inclusive programming? Gain vital experience producing film events in Scotland with this exciting 4-month internship.Part of the <a href="https://www.bfi.org.uk/get-funding-support/bring-film-wider-audience/bfi-film-audience-network" target="_blank">BFI Film Audience Network</a>, <a href="https://www.filmhubscotland.com/" target="_blank">Film Hub Scotland</a> is one of eight Hubs set up across the UK to extend film choice, increase and broaden film audiences, and enhance opportunities for audiences to engage with and learn about film. We support a network of like-minded film exhibitors – from film societies to multiplexes – to work together to better serve Scotland’s diverse population. We provide Hub members with a range of funding opportunities, screening programmes, training, networking events and audience research, helping Scotland’s exhibitors become truly inclusive, reaching as many new and existing audiences as possible. About the schemeThe New Producer Scheme is an exciting training opportunity for people who’d like to better understand how to produce film events for audiences in Scotland. The programme aims to provide a paid placement opportunity to work for a cinema or festival within Scotland. There are four roles available for individuals to create and produce film screening activity for an established film organisation. New Producers will be supported with training and will work closely with their Host organisation to learn all aspects of programming, marketing and delivering film screenings.This is the sixth edition of the Scheme. To date 24 participants have successfully undertaken the programme. Read about our 2023/24 cohort <a href="https://www.filmhubscotland.com/news/meet-the-new-producers/" target="_blank">here</a>, and the events from our 2024/25 cohort <a href="https://www.filmhubscotland.com/news/autumn-events-from-fhs-new-producers/)" target="_blank">here</a>. About the host organisation<a href="https://neatshows.org.uk/" target="_blank">North East Arts Touring (NEAT)</a> is a pioneering arts organisation based in rural Aberdeenshire. Since 1985, we have championed access to theatre and film in remote and rural communities through volunteer-led programming and innovative outreach. Our Community Cinema Network, launched in 2012, was Scotland’s first, and we continue to support rural venues with mobile cinema equipment hire, licensing, and marketing support. Our work spans creative projects in rural and urban areas, including initiatives supporting young promoters, aiding mental health recovery, widening access to theatre for young audiences, and supporting grassroots culture and heritage groups.We seek a New Producer to lead a climate-focused film project in collaboration with the Barn, North East Scotland Climate Action Network (NESCAN), and Aberdeen For A Fairer World (AFW). You don’t need any previous film experience, just a passion for cinema and an interest in working in the industry. Key activitiesThe New Producer will:<ul><li>Curate and deliver three screenings in rural communities while devising and providing outreach and audience development activities.</li><li>Secure screening licences.</li><li>Develop and implement a marketing plan.</li><li>Manage the project budget.</li><li>Evaluate the project's overall impact.</li><li>Training in mobile cinema operation will be provided.</li></ul> What you'll learnIn a supportive environment, the New Producers will:<ul><li>Develop skills in event production including marketing, negotiations, fundraising and curation to deliver their own events within NEAT (North East Arts Touring)’s current events delivery model.</li><li>Participate in training sessions with industry professionals and meet others on the scheme.</li><li>Gain insights into programming, audience development with accessible engagement, event marketing, and career progression.</li><li>Play an active role in programming, producing and delivering at least three film screenings and events with NEAT.</li><li>Be expected to participate in internal meetings, take part in scheme-wide learning sessions, and deliver their events in line with the host organisation’s delivery model – with all activities completed by 28th November 2025.</li></ul> What we're looking for<ul><li>Individuals who are passionate about film and curious about how the film exhibition sector in Scotland works.</li><li>You should have good communication and organisational skills, be eager to learn, and enjoy working both independently and as part of a team.</li><li>While previous experience in film or events is not required, any involvement in creative, community, or cultural projects—whether paid or voluntary—will be helpful.</li><li>An awareness of different audiences and an interest in engaging diverse communities is a plus.</li><li>Creativity, attention to detail, and a willingness to try new things.</li><li>Formal film training or experience is not necessary, as all participants will be supported through on-the-job learning and training sessions.</li><li>There are no specific academic qualifications required. However, please note: this opportunity is not open to full-time students.</li></ul>You will be managed by NEAT’s Creative Director and supported by partner organisations. Flexible and hybrid working options are available. NEAT is committed to inclusive recruitment and fair work practices. We welcome applicants from all educational backgrounds and are particularly keen to hear from those who have faced barriers to entering the film exhibition industry.&nbsp; To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Please apply by submitting a CV (no longer than one page) and a cover letter (no longer than one page) outlining how your experience and enthusiasm to work in the film exhibition industry make you a strong fit for the New Producer role. Please make sure you address the following questions in your cover letter:<ul><li>Tell us about yourself and your interest in cinema – why do you want to be a New Producer?</li><li>Tell us about a film or film event that inspires you, and why?</li><li>How would this role fit into your broader aspirations of working in film exhibition (cinemas/ film festivals)?</li><li>Please tell us why you would be interested in working for the organisation(s) you have selected.</li><li>What relevant / transferable experience or skills (work, study etc) would you bring to this role?</li></ul></li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul>This opportunity is open to individuals from groups that are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds,&nbsp;or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people,&nbsp;people with the characteristic of gender reassignment,&nbsp;individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers. We particularly encourage applications from those based in the Aberdeenshire region and from other rural areas with limited opportunities.The successful candidate for this opportunity will also participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, buddying / mentoring and more.

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