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BBC Career Opportunities Senior Creative (Writer) BBC Creative

BBC


Job Location:

London - UK

Yearly Salary: GBP 55000 - 65000
Posted: 29 September 2026 (9 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB DETAILS

BAND: D

CONTRACT TYPE: 2x Continuing

DEPARTMENT: CCOG Marketing & Audiences

LOCATION: London or Manchester / Hybrid

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE 55000 to 65000 depending on relevant skills knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

Were happy to discuss flexible working. If youd like to please indicate your preference in the application though theres no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

We are looking for senior writers to join BBC Creative the BBCs in-house creative agency. We have a simple ambition: to produce the most creative marketing in the World for the most creative media brand in the World. We want to make work that is talked about and leaves a positive mark on popular culture. JOIN THE TEAM
Our Senior Creatives work on conceptual campaigns for a wide variety of high priority BBC products and services.

You will work across a wide range of briefs from drama launches to big music events or major sports tournaments - building the UKs most iconic brand.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

Take the lead on projects directing and overseeing other Creatives as needed.

Create and oversee complex innovative and effective promotional campaigns based on lateral concepts where appropriate.

Come up with and present a number of ideas/concepts for any project.

Work to formal/informal creative briefs and ensure material is highly targeted and meets agreed objectives.

Ensure that all creative work across different platforms is aligned with the BBCs strategic vision and find innovative ways of driving forward that vision.

Take a pro-active role in developing and coaching others.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

You must be an outstanding Creative with proven experience of creating multi-media campaigns across a range of brands.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

Candidates must be able to demonstrate:

Excellence in idea generation / conceptual thinking with significant experience across a range of brands

Outstanding copywriting and/or art direction (evidenced as below)

Ability to create multi-media campaigns for all platforms

Excellent pitch/presentation skills (able to influence senior stakeholders)

Ability to develop/mentor more junior creatives

A significant body of work will need to be submitted for review.

If you can bring some of these skills and experiences along with transferable strengths wed love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.


Required Experience:

Senior IC


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