Communications Intern

Job Description

About Banijay Banijay is the largest independent content producer and distributor; home to over 130 production companies across 20+ territories, and a multi-genre catalogue boasting over 150,000 hours of original programming. Banijay is a collective of creative entrepreneurs. The group represents some of the biggest global brands including Survivor, Big Brother, Peaky Blinders, Temptation Island, MasterChef, Wallander, Rogue Heroes, Mr Bean, The Wall, Hunted, and Black Mirror among others. Imagining and delivering high-quality multi-genre IP that was born locally and travels globally, the business offers the best stories told the best way. Banijay is built on independence, creative freedom, entrepreneurialism, and commercial acumen. About the role Are you ambitious and looking for your first step in communications? Have you been on the hunt for a break into the TV and entertainment industry? Banijay is looking for a Communications Intern to join its global team. Content powerhouse Banijay is home to over 130 production companies across 21 territories, and a multi-genre catalogue boasting over 166,000 hours of original standout programming. A collection of creative entrepreneurs, the group represents some of the biggest global brands in the world including Big Brother, Survivor, Peaky Blinders, MasterChef, Mr Bean, Hunted, Black Mirror and Deal or No Deal. This fast paced and innovative company is built on creative freedom, entrepreneurialism, and commercial acumen. Reporting to the Associate Director, Group Communication and the Group Communication Manager, you will be responsible for assisting the global PR team in writing press collateral, brainstorming feature ideas, organising events, and managing the group’s social media channels. The ideal candidate will be organised, confident, have impeccable writing skills and be very familiar with the world’s leading social media channels. You will work closely with the global communications team in delivering on the group’s internal and external communications strategy, so a team-player with a can-do attitude is key. Responsibilities:

• Act as a key liaison point for the group’s global companies and be proactive in sourcing news and information across the business
• Work with the communications team to draft press releases, PR collateral, reports and strategies
• Manage and regularly update press media lists and databases
• Curate copy and assets for the group’s social media channels
• Monitor and collate press coverage and social media for news relating to Banijay and its brands
• Maintain and update Banijay’s website
• Support the team in organising and delivering events
• Assist with the running of Banijay’s affinity groups (Banijay Elle, Banijay Embrace, Banijay Pride and Banijay Green)
• Provide administrative support to the Global Head of Communication
• Provide additional support to the communications team when required

Knowledge & Experience:

• A love of television with a creative drive
• Excellent written skills and a keen eye for detail
• Strong verbal communication skills
• A socially connected team player who is happy to support colleagues
• Fantastic telephone skills
• A self-starter with a ‘can-do’, proactive attitude
• The ability to thrive in a busy environment, with effective time management and ability to prioritise tasks
• Flexible and adaptable in the face of change
• Confident and unphased in asking questions
• Sufficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Reporting to Associate Director, Group Communication and the Group Communication Manager Contract Type Internship - 1 year fixed term contract Hours 9:30am – 6pm We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. Please provide your CV alongside a cover letter explaining what attracted you to the role, as well as an example of a tweet for the premiere of one of our shows.