Picture Desk Coordinator

Picture Desk Coordinator

Production Management

Permanent - Full Time

Job Closing Date: 05/03/2025

THE ROLE

Job Reference: 21585
Band: B
Salary: £28,000 - £33,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience.
Contract type: Permanent role
Location: Office Base is London. This is a hybrid role and the successful candidate will balance office working with home working.

We're happy to discuss flexible working. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

Job Introduction

BBC Creative is the BBC's in-house creative agency producing multi-media promotional campaigns for all BBC products and services across all platforms. The Photography team within BBC Creative is responsible for promotional imagery for all programming transmitted by the BBC. This role includes being the main point of contact for photography inquiries from the business and external press, supporting the team in managing picture inquiries and assisting in the delivery of picture campaigns.

Main Responsibilities

1. Be the first port of call for any enquiries coming into the BBC Creative, Photography team.
2. Communicate with internal stakeholders, members of the press and production companies via email in a prompt and friendly manner.
3. Ensure all forms of generic information going out from the team are accurate and up to date.
4. Manage the collation and allocation workflow of the department's slate.
5. Deputise for the Senior Producer at meetings, when required.
6. Ensure the correct functioning of the BBC Pictures Website for new and existing users.
7. Manage the delivery and promotion of images from external production companies.
8. Liaise with internal teams to take delivery of additional picture assets.
9. Assist the team in the delivery of campaigns.
10. Assist the Traffic/Production Manager in managing the production of Photo Shoots.
11. Be fully aware of all BBC Creative, Photography policies.

Are you the right candidate

Strong communication skills, with proven ability to liaise with stakeholders and external contacts. Interest in / knowledge of promotional photography. Excellent attention to detail, with experience of data management. Ability to work independently and pro-actively. Good team skills, demonstrating resilience and flexibility. A good understanding of Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom and Bridge.

About the BBC

The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC. Diversity matters at the BBC. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

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.