Content Creator - Puzzles

Bauer Media Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday and benefits

Bauer Academy training

Enhanced Maternity/Adoption Leave

Flexible working

Volunteer days

Job summary

Bauer Media Group is seeking a creative puzzle editor in London for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will craft and refine engaging puzzles across multiple magazine brands, ensuring accuracy and polish for print. The role blends hands-on puzzle creation with editorial support and collaboration across internal teams.

The position offers hybrid working days (2 office, 3 remote) and a dynamic environment that values creativity and attention to detail. Apply by the closing date in London.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of a wide range of puzzle types (word, number, and logic).
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy; fact-checking skills.
• Strong time management and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to proofread and edit puzzles in volume.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience creating or editing written content, preferably in print.

Responsibilities

• Create and compile engaging puzzle content across multiple magazine brands.
• Support Editors in delivering titles to print with accuracy and consistency.
• Make in-page adjustments to puzzles and copy.
• Solve, check, and proofread pages to ensure quality and correctness.
• Liaise with internal teams on competitions and promotional content.
• Manage administrative tasks and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Contribute to wider team projects creatively and administratively.

Skills

Puzzle types

Attention to detail

Time management

Proofreading

Written communication

Editing content

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Illustrator

Macs

Job description

Our Team: How we enrich everyday life

You’ll be joining our creative and fast-paced Puzzles team, a collaborative group passionate about producing high-quality content that entertains and challenges readers every day.

We work across a diverse portfolio of over 30 magazine brands, as well as supporting sister brands within Bauer Media and external clients.

The Difference you will make

In this role, you’ll play a key part in creating engaging, accurate, and high-quality puzzle content that keeps our readers coming back for more. From crafting original puzzles to ensuring every page is polished and error-free, your work will directly impact the reader experience across multiple brands.

You’ll also help maintain the high editorial standards we’re known for, supporting the delivery of magazines to print while contributing fresh ideas and creativity to the team. This is an exciting opportunity to combine your passion for puzzles with editorial expertise in a role where no two days are the same.

Your role

You’ll be responsible for creating, editing, and delivering engaging puzzle content while supporting the wider editorial process.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Creating and compiling engaging puzzle content across multiple magazine brands
• Supporting Editors in delivering titles to print with accuracy and consistency
• Making in-page adjustments to puzzles and accompanying copy
• Solving, checking, and proofreading pages to ensure quality and correctness
• Liaising with internal teams on competitions and promotional content
• Managing administrative tasks and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships
• Contributing to wider team projects both creatively and administratively

The Skills You Will Bring

Essential:

• Strong knowledge of a wide range of puzzle types (word, number, and logic)
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, demonstrable fact-checking skills
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively, forward plan and work to tight deadlines
• Ability to proofread and edit puzzles in volume
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience creating or editing written content, preferably in print

Desirable:

• Experience creating puzzles or puzzle-related content (print or digital)
• Ability to develop original puzzles or new puzzle concepts
• Familiarity with tools such as Adobe InDesign and Illustrator (or ability to learn quickly)
• Familiarity with using Macs
• Awareness of the puzzle magazine market and current trends

Working Pattern/Location

Hybrid working pattern (2 office days and 3 remote working, 9.00am - 5.30pm).

At Bauer Media Group, we’re committed to enriching everyday life by creating a place to do great work. Through operational excellence, digital innovation, and a strong customer focus, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and be their true, authentic selves.

This is a 12- month fixed term contract and based in our London office @ Maple House.

Closing Date: Wednesday 16th September

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

We are an international employer and equal opportunities are important to us. That's why we welcome everyone in their uniqueness, regardless of e.g. religion, gender, skin colour, disability in our house.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or a long term health condition, and need us to make any reasonable adjustments or do anything differently during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing [e-mail]

We are actively recruiting for this position, however, the job advert may close earlier than expected.