Publications Officer, BBC Proms

Job Ref. No

1014743

Location

London - Broadcasting House

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Duration

06 months

Job Category:

Content Making

Closing date for applications

2 April 2013 at 11:59pm

Department

The Proms (started in 1895) is one of the largest classical music festivals in the world. The concerts take place each summer from mid-July to mid-September at the Royal Albert Hall, with associated events (talks, showcases, composer portraits, films, etc) and chamber music concerts held in other venues locally.  The Proms lie at the heart of the BBC’s commitment to live music and cultural programming and the BBC’s promotion of the festival reaffirms its place as the country’s leading cultural patron. The combination of music-making of the highest quality available to all at accessible prices, with the special feature of ‘promming’ by standing audiences each night in the arena and gallery of the hall, makes the series unique and distinctive

Role

This role is offered as an attachment or fixed term contract from 13 May to 15 November 2013

 

Your key aim in this role is to assist in the production of the BBC Proms Guide, BBC Proms concert programmes and other print produced by BBC Proms Publications.  You will also provide comprehensive administrative support to all members of the Publications Unit in the day-to-day production of printed programmes, brochures and related materials.

Requirements

You will need to have strong keyboard skills to a high level plus good office and IT skills (MS office).  You will also need proven literacy skills, particularly accurate spelling, along with an eye for detail and the ability to proofread documents accurately. Experience in a role of comparable administrative complexity is key, along with good communication skills and a professional telephone manner.  You will also need an extensive knowledge of classical music with knowledge of illustrative material relating to classical music and how to obtain it.  Some knowledge of publication procedures and systems / familiarity of any European language (other than English) is desirable.

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