Job Description

31,554 per annum
Fixed Term Contract: 20 January 2026 - 03 April 2026
We are looking for a Press Assistant who, working as an integral part of the Festival PR team, twill provide support in the delivery of the multi-tiered publicity campaign for the world-class BFI Flare LGBTQIA+ Film Festival, providing effective day-to-day administrative PR and Flare press office support.
BFI Flare is our long-running LGBTQIA+ festival, with a growing audience in London and on BFI Player, and one of the most inclusive film events of the BFI's annual calendar.
Key responsibilities include:

• Compile regular media coverage on the festival, circulating the coverage to the Festival PR team daily.

• Manage and process Press Accreditation for press delegates and handling delegate queries

• Support in the team where necessary in BFI Flare PR activities, event and projects to include administrative tasks, venue and setup support, information and details to media and delegates.

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Demonstrable PR or press experience gained within a cultural organisation either in a paid or voluntary capacity.

• Demonstrable organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and to manage and meet deadlines.

• Computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and any additional database systems.

A full list of responsibilities and minimum requirements can be found in the job description.
About the BFI
We are a cultural charity, a National Lottery distributor, and the UK's lead organisation for film and the moving image. We believe society needs stories. Film, television and the moving image bring them to life, helping us connect and understand each other better. We share the stories of yesterday, search for the stories of today, and shape the stories of tomorrow.
Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 with service) + bank holidays + the option to buy up to 5 extra days of annual leave

• Additional paid time off between Christmas and New Year

• BFI pension scheme with 5% employer contribution

• BFI Childcare Scheme, where we contribute to childcare costs for children up to the age of 14

• Enhanced pay for Maternity & Paternity leave

• Complimentary tickets to BFI Southbank & IMAX screenings and events

• Free BFI Player subscription + discount on BFI DVDs, books, merchandise, and film tickets

Plus many more, which can be found in our Working at the BFI information pack on our website.
We support diversity and inclusion, and as an organisation recognise that we need to address under representation within our teams. As such we strongly welcome and encourage applicants from our under-represented groups; who identify as D/deaf and disabled and/or are Black and Global Majority. We guarantee a place at the first stage selection process to our under-represented groups who meet our minimum requirements.
Further details about the role, the BFI and our benefits can be obtained by clicking the links to the left.
Depending on the volume of applications, you may be asked to complete a small task or attend a pre-interview screening call to further to assist the hiring team in shortlisting for this role. In this instance, interview dates may be subject to change.
The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Monday 24 November 2025
First interviews will be held on Monday 08 December & Tuesday 09 December
Second interviews will be held on Friday 12 December & Tuesday 15 December

Skills Required