Alastair Smith

Senior Communications Officer @BBC Studios

Chigwell, GB
MOBILE NUMBERS
+91 *********19

Signup · Get unlimited contacts

WORK HISTORY

Apr 2026 — Present

Senior Communications Officer @BBC Studios

View department →

London, GB

EDUCATION

1999 — 2003

Newcastle University

LLB (Hons), Law

2004 — 2005

University of Sunderland

MA, Journalism

SKILLS

EditingWeb Content ManagementStakeholder ManagementCmsMarketing CommunicationsWeb Project ManagementReputation ManagementPublishingEvent PlanningPublicationsCommunications PlanningEvent ManagementDigital StrategyCrisis CommunicationsDigital MarketingStrategic CommunicationsSocial MediaCorporate CommunicationsPublic SpeakingWebsite ManagementNewslettersStakeholder EngagementNew MediaHigher Education MarketingWeb 2.0Copy EditingPublic SectorContent ManagementProject ManagementOnline AdvertisingPress RelationsPublicitySocial NetworkingSocial Media MarketingWebsite RedesignPublic RelationsInternal CommunicationsContent StrategyCommunity EngagementProofreading

ABOUT ALASTAIR SMITH

I’m an experienced communications professional with a strong track record across broadcasting, entertainment, the public sector, creative agencies and large organisations. I specialise in clear storytelling, smart strategy and strong media and stakeholder relationships.Over 15+ years I’ve worked across the BBC, BBC Studios, VCCP and Banijay, leading a mix of consumer, B2B and corporate communications. My background includes PR, digital content, social media strategy, campaign planning and shaping narratives that help brands and organisations communicate with purpose and impact.My strengths include:• Strategic thinking and clear messaging• Media relations across consumer and trade press• Digital and social communications• Corporate comms and reputation management• Writing in a range of formats and tones• Collaborative, calm and supportive leadershipHighlights from my career include helping grow Bluey across EMEA, contributing to Cannes Lions-winning work at VCCP, and running the digital side of the UK’s largest-ever public consultation on the future of the BBC.I enjoy creative problem-solving, working with good people, and seeing communications make a measurable difference. I’m now looking for a role where I can bring strong comms skills, sound judgement and a positive, collaborative approach to a team that values clarity, creativity and getting good work done.

This profile is compiled from publicly available professional sources. Unifers is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn. Request removal of this profile.

Alastair Smith — Senior Communications Officer at BBC Studios in Chigwell, GB | Unifers