Communications Assistant

ABOUT THE BRITISH FILM COMMISSION

The British Film Commission (BFC) is the national organisation responsible for maximising feature film and television inward investment in the UK. The BFC is the national division of Film London. The BFC leads on encouraging and supporting the production of international feature film and high-end television in the UK; strengthening and promoting the UK’s production infrastructure; and working with the UK Government to ensure film-friendly policies.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Working with the Communications team and the other British Film Commission teams (UK and US), the post-holder will support the BFC’s communications activity, chiefly our digital and social media activity, basic design support, and events support. They will also provide communications support ahead of the BFC’s UK Film & TV Week in LA and Familiarisation Trips.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE

Communications and engagement

• Work with the BFC Comms team to deliver the 2025/26 Communications Strategy for the British Film Commission, working with Communications and Operational colleagues to ensure BFC’s priorities are reflected in Communications objectives for the year.
• Deliver a programme of social media communications outputs with counterparts in the UK nations’ and regions’ screen agencies, building and supporting these key relationships.
• Support the creation of a new 2025/26 BFC showreel.

Digital

• Maintain existing webpages, making improvements to content and navigation to improve user experience and engagement.
• Upload new content and generate new pages when required, working with the wider BFC teams to ensure timely and accurate content.

Social media

• This would include cementing and enhancing the BFC’s presence on social media channels, building on followers and engagement levels on existing channels, with the possibility of piloting activity on additional channels (as per the Strategy).
• Work with the Comms teams in the Nations and Regions’ screen agencies to bring together an engaging, year-round programme of content for social media activity, scheduling posts to provide each nation and region equivalent profile to the BFC’s followers across all relevant channels.

Events

• Provide events support alongside colleagues in the BFC Communications and Operational teams, including database and guest list creation, management of RSVPs, event set-ups, support on recces where required.

Design

• Using Canva and/or Indesign packages, and working with the Head of Marketing and PR and Communications and Events Manager, prepare communications materials and assets including event invitations, brochures (amending existing design template), presentation decks, pop-up marketing assets/banners, promotional postcards, marketing collateral for display and expo stands

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Previous communications, digital, marketing & design experience essential
• Experience in using Indesign and Canva to create and/or edit designs essential
• Experience of working within a communications and marketing environment, preferably in a film or media related environment
• Strong administrative skills, including Excel and/or other relevant database management
• Ability to communicate, negotiate, network and influence effectively, establishing positive relationships that generate confidence and trust
• Good time management and prioritization skills, and ability to work well with others as part of a team
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong team player

To view the full job description, please click here –> Communications Assistant – JD 2025