Content Creator (TV)

PowerOptions, Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a Content Creator (TV) in London to craft engaging articles and conduct interviews with TV personalities. Ideal candidates will possess a passion for television, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. Join a dynamic team and contribute to renowned publications, along with exciting perks and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays and 2 volunteer days

Access to Bauer Academy for development

Enhanced maternity/adoption and paternity pay

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Encyclopedic knowledge of TV and a passion for writing.
• Flexibility to attend out-of-hours events.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills in content creation.

Responsibilities

• Writing high quality and engaging TV features under tight deadlines.
• Interviewing TV talent and crafting responses into entertaining copy.
• Leading the development of the TV Choice website.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Time management

SEO knowledge

Collaborative mindset

Education

Previous experience in magazine writing

Job description

Do you know your Race Across The World from your RuPauls Drag Race ? Your Slow Horses from your Only Fools And Horses ?

TV Choice, the countrys biggest selling magazine, and its sister publication Total TV Guide are seeking a Content Creator (TV) to join its talented team. Working primarily for both titles, youll be interviewing TV personalities (both in person and remotely) and turning their answers into dazzling, engaging copy for our print editions and our online platforms. Reporting to the Content Editor (TV), the successful candidate will possess a love for all things television and an encyclopaedic knowledge of the subject, as well as a passion for learning and developing their skills as a writer.

The focus of the role: Youll also be expected to provide TV content for Bauers wider magazine portfolio Heat, Closer, Bella and Yours and your duties will also include helping out at the annual TV Choice Awards.

Youll be proactive in seeking feedback and support to continually develop your knowledge, skills and confidence. Youll also take advantage of development opportunities to ensure continuous improvement to the quality and efficiency of your content creation.

Key Responsibilities

• Writing high quality and engaging TV features (ranging from 80-word pick-of-the-day items to 800 word double page spreads) to tight deadlines.
• Interviewing TV talent face to face or via telephone or Zoom, asking the right questions and crafting their responses into dazzling, entertaining copy.
• When required, attending TV events such as seasonal launches and press junkets.
• Working at the annual TV Choice Awards where the writing team are all assigned tasks for the evening.
• Leading development of a new iteration of the TV Choice website, and our weekly newsletter, as part of our developing digital strategy.
  
  

What you'll bring:

• A love of all things TV from reality series such as Strictly Come Dancing and Traitors to soap operas like Coronation Street and EastEnders , an appreciation of quality dramas such as Adolescence , as well lifestyle shows like Interior Design Masters .
• A knowledge of traditional linear channels such as BBC1 and ITV1 as well as streaming platforms such as Netflix, Disney + Apple TV.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• An understanding of SEO.
• Good time management skills and flexibility on your working schedule.
• A willingness to attend out of hours events when required.
• A collaborative mindset, can-do attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Previous experience of magazine writing desirable.
  
  

Closing Date: Wednesday 18th June

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 Europes largest Publishers. From womens 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 peoples everyday lives.

Whats In It For You

• Youll have 25 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.
• Youll have the opportunity for flexible working.
• And much more! Find the full details of our benefits here
  
  

Please Note: We are actively seeking this position. You should hear from us within 48 hours of the expiry date. Please note on some occasions the role may be closed before date shown or need to be extended.

If you have any feedback regarding our UK recruitment process, please email we would love to hear from you. Date: 4 Jun 2025 Location: London, GB, NW1 2PL Req ID: 2826