Press Coordinator

Salary: £31,326

The BFI is looking for a Press Coordinator to work as part of the BFI Festivals PR team in the delivery of a multi-tiered publicity campaign for the BFI Flare Film Festival.

Role details:

• Full-time
• Fixed-term, 13 January to 04 April
• Full details of this role can be found via the BFI’s online job portal

Role responsibilities:

• Support the BFI Flare Press Team’s PR events, including programme launch, ensuring venue logistics, invitations, etc. are smooth running and effective. 
• Oversee all aspects of BFI Flare Press Accreditation, this will involve liaising with a broad cross section of the media. 
• Pitching editorial opportunities to press focusing on agreed titles and themes to secure media coverage 
• Manage a high volume of press enquiries on a day-to-day basis 

Person specifications:

• Previous administrative experience in a similar PR or comms role in a film industry or Film Festivals environment   
• Experience in information and data management. 
• Ability to build effective relationships with key contacts across BFI and stakeholder organisations, and to communicate effectively and tactfully with stakeholders at all levels. 
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and to manage and meet deadlines. 
• An interest in film and moving image culture (including an interest in LGBTQIA+ film and/or culture).  

How to apply:

To apply, head to the BFI’s online job portal and fill out an application

First interviews will be held on Thursday 12 November or Friday 13 November 2024

The closing date for this position is 27/11/2024 at 23:59