Commercial Programming Executive

Bauer Media Group Heinrich Bauer Verlag KG; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major media company in the UK is seeking a creative contributor to join their team. You will support the Commercial Programming Director in developing branded content and executing marketing solutions across networks. The ideal candidate has experience in commercial radio, strong stakeholder management skills, and a keen attention to detail. This hybrid role allows for flexibility in work location while contributing to exciting projects in a dynamic media environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Access to internal training

Enhanced parental leave

Flexible working options

Responsibilities

• Assist the Commercial Programming Director in organizing brainstorm sessions.
• Work with teams to write creative solutions and planning instructions.
• Manage availability across Branded Content and Programming Calendars.
• Drive proactive opportunities across commercial teams.
• Ensure delivery of booked campaigns by checking forms.
• Attend relevant brainstorms and meetings.

Skills

Experience of working in commercial radio

Understanding of branded content

Building effective relationships

Attention to detail

Solutions-focused attitude

Passion for brands

Job description

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You will be joining Bauers Medias Commercial Content team which are a core part of the businesses Advertising’s creative partnerships offering, creating innovative and exciting branded content ideas and thus driving revenue across our portfolio of brands including Radio, Podcasts, Publishing, Digital and Social.

The Difference you will make:

This is an exciting role with the opportunity to work with Commercial and Content teams. You’ll be absolutely central in crafting executions and ideas for clients for opportunities across Hits Radio Network and Greatest Hits Radio Network, from show sponsorships to breakfast show promotions and talent-led content to events such as Hits Radio Live!

Your role:

• Assisting the Commercial Programming Director in organising the daily Hits Radio Network and Greatest Hits Radio Network brainstorm sessions.
• Work with the CPD and internal teams in order to write up the creative solutions and put together planning instructions / production costs.
• Manage availability across the Hits Radio Network and Greatest Hits Radio Network Branded Content and Programming Calendars.
• Pulling together collateral for and driving pro‑active opportunities for Hits Radio Network and Greatest Hits Radio Network across the wider commercial teams.
• Ensuring all booked campaigns across these brands move seamlessly into delivery by checking booking forms and attending ‘kick off’ meetings.
• Attend internal and external brainstorms and meetings concerning Hits Radio Network and Greatest Hits Radio Network.

The Skills you will bring:

• Experience of working in commercial radio.
• An understanding of what makes good, branded content.
• Experience building effective relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and a solutions-focused attitude.
• A real passion for the brands you’re working with.

Working Pattern/Location:

This is a hybrid role that supports a balance of working from home and our office in London which is 5 minutes walk from Euston station.

About Bauer Media Group

We are a media business focused on creating content that matters to millions of people across Europe. Our offering extends from print and online publishing to audio broadcasting and entertainment, alongside investments in other media related sectors. With more than 500 million copies sold each year, we are one of Europe’s largest Publishers. From women’s and celebrities’ magazines to TV listings to food and special interest, we own some of the most popular publishing brands in Germany, UK, Poland and France – both digital and print. But not only that. Reaching over 61 million listeners weekly, we operate over 150 radio and podcast brands in nine countries, spanning the UK, Ireland, Poland, Slovakia, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway and Portugal. Family‑owned in the 5th generation, Bauer Media focuses on the long‑term, with a consumer‑first mindset that guides us across our diverse portfolio. Our workforce of 12,000 shares a common purpose: to deliver content and services that enrich people‘s everyday lives.

What’s in it for you

• You’ll have 28 days holiday, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days to use.
• Your development matters, so access to our internal training provider – Bauer Academy, is a huge win.
• We have enhanced Maternity/Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay.
• You’ll have the opportunity for flexible working.
• And much more! Find the full details of our benefits here

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