Communications
Permanent - Full Time
Sydney, AU, NSW 2060
BBCS Australia Pty Ltd
Job Closing Date: 28/4/2025

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.

JOB PURPOSE

This role works across both Internal Communications and B2B Communications. It is responsible for delivering the internal communications strategy for BBC Studios ANZ; liaising with, and advising on, our client’s comms needs; and supporting the ANZ Comms team more broadly across the business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Under the Head of Communications APAC’s guidance, initiate and deliver the internal communications strategy for BBC Studios ANZ, including organising the All Hands meeting and company-wide initiatives, as well as proactively developing new ideas in response to changing staff and company needs.
• Take full responsibility for liaising with our Content Sales and Channels & Streaming client publicity teams, so that both partners can maximise publicity around our key brand-defining content. This includes working with the UK Comms teams to secure and manage talent interviews for our clients, as well as identifying opportunities for selective key content and ensuring our clients are engaged and on message.
• As part of this, build strong relationships with clients (eg ABC, Stan, Foxtel), stakeholders, talent and agents to achieve agreed communication aims for our major content.
• Provide support with third party press release sign off for Brands & Licensing/Production.
• On identified projects, research, write and distribute press releases – selling in to press as necessary.
• Work closely with UK and global comms teams to co-ordinate announcements/stories for media outlets.
• Organise press and stakeholder events, as required.
• Under the Head of Communication and Communications Manager’s guidance, prepare statements and Q&As for sensitive issues.
• Maintain relationships with specialist, trade and national press in the ANZ region.
• Oversee key press databases and maintain press coverage dissemination and storage.
• Oversee responses to viewers’ enquiries.
• Write clear, concise copy with visuals for social media, media materials and executive presentations.
• Support team with monthly reports to reflect achievements to wider company.
• Be prepared to offer support where it is needed in the team.
  This role will report to the Communications Manager ANZ, but work to both Head of Communications APAC and the Communications Manager, as required. It’s anticipated that the role will be: Internal Comms (40%), Client Support for Content Sales and Channels & Streaming (20%) Brands & Licensing support (20%), Admin, reporting and team support (20%). It’s a broad role working across different target audiences, with the opportunity to stretch and grow your Communications skills.