BBC Liaison Assistant

Communications Department
Fixed term contract, 3 days per week, 2 April – mid June 2013

One of the founding principles of the Royal Academy of Arts was to 'mount an annual exhibition open to all artists of distinguished merit' to finance the training of young artists in the RA Schools. This has been held every year without interruption since 1769 and continues to play a significant part in raising funds to finance the students.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a supremely well organised and experienced production coordinator to liaise between the BBC and the Royal Academy to ensure the successful production of the BBC Culture Show Special of the Summer Exhibition 2013.

The successful candidate must have previous experience of working with live production, and will possess excellent logistical skills along with first class interpersonal skills. Friendly, confident and assertive, s/he will be required to liaise and coordinate meetings, prepare documentation, provide progress reports, supervise film crews according to strict guidelines and H&S requirements, liaise with various internal departments and provide administrative support to the Press team.

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please send your CV with a covering letter outlining how you meet our criteria to recruitment@royalacademy.org.uk

Closing date 13 March 2013
Interviews will be held w/c 18 March 2013

Candidates must be free to start work 2 April and must be flexible to work varied days of the week.

• Royal Academy of Arts