Content & Production Manager, 12 month fixed term contract

Immediate Media Co; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Immediate Media Co is seeking a Content & Production Manager for a 12-month fixed term contract in London. The successful candidate will support the production of their expanding portfolio of food magazines, including overseeing content across digital and print formats. This role demands a keen eye for detail, strong editorial judgment, and proficiency in design tools like Adobe InDesign. Competitive remuneration of up to £50,000 per year is offered, along with a range of benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus a day for your birthday

Tailored training and development programs

Flexible / hybrid working

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced Family Policies

Collaborative office spaces

Qualifications

• Ability to manage content across platforms and oversee production.
• Experience in editorial processes and content creation.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and WordPress is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure content adheres to house style and tone across all platforms.
• Manage a flatplan and oversee pagination.
• Sub-edit recipes and features while crafting engaging headlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Editorial judgment

Organizational skills

SEO principles

Content management

Tools

Adobe InDesign

WordPress

Job description

Content & Production Manager (up to £50,000 depending on experience)

12 month fixed term contract

Immediate is home to some of the biggest and most loved consumer brands in the UK, including Radio Times, Good Food and BBC Gardeners World magazine. Our trusted, quality content reaches millions of people a month across digital, print, video, podcasts, apps and live events.

We’re the destination for people looking to get more from the things they love. We’re here to inspire, fuel, encourage and educate.

Whether it’s the big things, or the little things; from reaching fitness goals to savouring good food, cultivating outdoor spaces, or enjoying the latest TV sensation – we help bring our audiences joy!

About the role

As the Content & Production Manager, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Group Content & Production Manager in producing our expanding portfolio of food magazines. This includes our flagship title, Good Food, which has been the No.1 food media brand in the UK for over 35 years. You will also oversee content for the Good Food app and website.

As a Content & Production Manager you will;

• Ensure that all content adheres to our house style and maintains a consistent tone of voice across all platforms.
• Manage a flatplan, liaising with the art department and ads department to ensure pagination meets requirements
• Assist the Group Content & Production Manager in proofing pages for press
• Assist the Group Content & Production Manager in proofing pages before they go to press.
• Sub-edit recipes and features for both digital and print formats
• Copy-edit long-form features to ensure clarity, accuracy, and engagement
• Craft compelling coverlines and headlines for both print and digital platforms, including Apple News
• Oversee the production of the Good Food digital edition
• Manage freelancers and other team members to ensure smooth workflow and high-quality output

• A sharp eye for detail with an exceptional ability to notice and correct even the smallest errors, ensuring that all content is polished and professional.
• Keen editorial judgment with the ability to make sound decisions about content, including what to include, emphasise, or omit, to best serve the target audience and publication goals.
• Proficient in using Adobe InDesign to create and edit visually appealing and well-structured pages, ensuring a high standard of design and layout.
• Skilled in managing and updating content on websites using WordPress, including familiarity with plugins, themes, and customization options to enhance user experience.
• Understanding the principles of search engine optimization (SEO) and applying them to improve the visibility and ranking of content in search engine results.
• Strong organisational skills, capable of managing multiple tasks and projects efficiently, maintaining a high level of organisation to meet deadlines and achieve objectives.
• A genuine enthusiasm for food, which is reflected in the ability to create engaging and informative content that resonates with food lovers.
• Contacts within the cookbook publishing industry would be desirable

• A relaxed working environment with regular socials including a summer festival

• Supportive well-being initiatives and benefits, talks & workshops, andMental Health First aiders & Champions
• 25 days holiday plus a day for your birthday. Our offices will be closed between Christmas and New Year’s which are in addition to your annual entitlement
• Tailored training and development through both our inhouse learning platform and LinkedIn Learning
• A progressive and transparent culture focused on your development
• Flexible / hybrid working plus early finish Fridays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced Family Policies including paternity, adoption and surrogacy leave. We also provide a pregnancy loss, fertility, and carers policy
• Competitive pension plans and Life Assurance
• A newly renovated modern office with lots of collaborative spaces

At Immediate, we pride ourselves on our open, inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic culture that empowers our people to thrive and give their best. We care deeply about our people, our local communities and the impact we have on the environment. Our active Diversity & Inclusion network, comprehensive well-being programs, and clear sustainability strategies reflect this commitment.

People are at the heart of our business and creating a diverse and inclusive working environment is important to us. Immediate is an equal opportunities employer. We’ll never treat anyone less favourably because of their sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marital/civil partnerships, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief or disability. We’re also committed to supporting applications from those who are returning to work following a career break, maternity leave or caring responsibilities.

Immediate is a place you can grow, be supported, and make a difference.