Presentation & Media Planner

A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world’s most sought after TV, audio and digital content.

Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories for people all around the world.

As a Presentation and Media Planner, you’ll play a key role in coordinating playlists, managing schedule changes, and ensuring campaigns and promotions are delivered effectively to audiences worldwide.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, international team that works at the heart of BBC Studios’ broadcast operations. This role offers the chance to shape how audiences experience our channels, while developing expertise in scheduling systems and media planning. You’ll gain exposure to multiple markets and work closely with creative, programming, and commercial teams.

• Deliver highly accurate and fully transmittable presentation schedules/playlists to external playout providers
• Liaise with Programming to ensure programmes, branding, promotions, and commercial airtime are scheduled correctly
• Manage schedule amendments, including last minute changes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Input and maintain promotions and versions in central databases
• Collaborate with Media Planning to deliver campaigns, continuity, and on screen graphics that maximise effectiveness
• Support colleagues across the Presentation team and provide occasional out of hours cover.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Previous presentation scheduling experience in a linear channel environment, ideally commercial channels
• Experienced user of Phoenix 7 (formerly Zeus) scheduling system
• Ability to manage last minute schedule changes with accuracy and composure
• Strong understanding of broadcast workflows, including playout and media planning processes
• Knowledge of commercial airtime optimisation and channel branding requirements.

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

• Experience liaising with external playout providers and commercial sales houses
• Familiarity with campaign delivery and on air promotions
• Strong problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure
• Collaborative approach with professional credibility
• Commitment to BBC Studios’ values and vision.