Social Media Exec, Radio 2 Publishing

JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-term Contract / Attachment, Full-time to March 2027
DEPARTMENT: Publishing and Community Management, Radio 2 / BBC Sounds
LOCATION: London
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £28,000 - £36,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

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.

Interviews are planned for 18th May 2026

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

We’re looking for a creative and passionate Social Media Executive to join the BBC Radio central social media team, with a focus on publishing and community management. You will help optimise and maximise impact for our Radio 2 social channels and social video. You’ll help bring our live radio, music, and podcast content to life through sharing short-form clips and social storytelling. Your work will help UK audiences discover and connect with the BBC’s audio on demand content and live radio in fresh and exciting ways.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

• Be part of one of the biggest social publishing teams in the UK, and support the most listened to radio station in Europe.
• Work in a collaborative, creative environment that values innovation and authenticity.
• Help shape how millions of listeners engage with BBC Radio 2 across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts.
• Gain hands-on experience at major music events like Radio 2 in the Park, or Eurovision.
• Collaborate with artists, creators, presenters and other social and YouTube teams across the BBC.
  

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

• Schedule, optimise, and publish content across Radio 2’s social media platforms.
• Devise and develop community management tactics to help grow our channels.
• Collaborate with artists, creators, and non-BBC channels to amplify reach.
• Work closely with other execs and production teams to ensure cohesive and impactful promotion for live radio moments.
• Ensure our channels are compliant with the BBC’s editorial guidelines.
• Support wider BBC radio network priorities and podcast campaigns as needed.
  

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Strong knowledge of BBC Radio 2, its audience, and its presenter line up.
• Familiarity with publishing and analytics tools such as Emplifi, Social Flow or equivalent.
• Significant experience working with a publisher or broadcaster publishing and managing content with proven experience running TikTok, Instagram and FB Reels, and YouTube Shorts channels.
• Skilled in video and image editing, including Adobe Creative Suite and mobile editing apps and experience creating thumbnails, straps and SEO friendly copy for social posts.
• Confident communicator with the ability to share ideas and collaborate across teams, leaders and presenters.
  

DESIRABLE

• Experience working on social campaigns for live events or festivals.
• Familiarity with BBC editorial standards and compliance.
• Understanding of radio and 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.

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Disclaimer

This 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.

For any general queries, please contact: [email protected]