Executive Producer and Media Studio Manager

Raspberry Pi Foundation; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational charity in Cambridge is seeking an Executive Producer and Media Studio Manager to lead their video and podcast strategy. You will oversee a talented media team, develop impactful content, and ensure high-quality output that engages educators globally. The ideal candidate is a creative visionary with senior-level expertise in media production and project management. This full-time role offers a salary of £60,000–£70,000 depending on experience.

Benefits

25 days of paid annual leave rising to 30

8% employer pension contribution

Comprehensive private healthcare

Flexible working policies

Generous family leave

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a creative media studio.
• Senior-level expertise in video and podcast development and production.
• Management experience with the proven ability to inspire others.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the Foundation's video and podcast strategy.
• Develop new ideas and produce creative impactful content.
• Manage the media team and support their development.

Skills

Creative vision

Video and podcast production

Project management

Content development

Team management

Communication skills

Job description

Description

Job Title : Executive Producer and Media Studio Manager

Location : Cambridge UK Office-based

Salary : 60-70k p.a. Full-time equivalent dependent on experience

Basis : Permanent Full-time part-time or flexible

Eligibility : You must be eligible to work in the UK

The role

This is an exciting new role within the Comms and Marketing team to lead the Foundations video and podcast strategy. We are in the process of building our own state-of-the-art video media studio at our headquarters in Cambridge and we are looking for an exceptional Executive Producer and Media Studio Manager to deliver our ambition to create high-quality content that reaches millions of people around the world. This role will lead the media studio strategy build and develop a high-performing studio team and create quality content from across the organisation.

The Executive Producer and Media Studio Manager will bring their unique creativity and expertise to help guide and shape existing and new content that raises the profile of the Foundation. You will lead the development, commissioning and delivery of creative video and audio content that supports educators around the world tells compelling stories and drives impact. Working with the Chief Marketing Officer you will set the creative and editorial vision for our multimedia output ensuring all content aligns with our mission values and strategic goals.

You’ll be a creative visionary with a deep understanding of video and podcast content. With your finger on the pulse of the industry you’ll leverage your network and expertise to stay ahead of trends. You’ll be a storyteller bursting with ideas and passionate about creating innovative content that truly connects with educators globally. This role requires someone who can inspire a team and make confident impactful creative decisions. You’ll not only have a passion for this work but also a proven ability to lead and deliver.

Three main aspects to the role

• Develop new ideas and produce impactful content for teachers learners and volunteers.
• Elevate the wide variety of video and audio content the Foundation currently produces (e.g. podcast, short-form video, online courses, case study stories etc.).
• Manage the media studio with responsibility for strategy implementation and studio utilisation.

The role reports to the Chief Marketing Officer in the Communications and Marketing team and sits alongside other senior marketing colleagues. The role will manage a team of four two videographers a content producer and a production coordinator bringing them together as a new team and supporting their development. This is a highly collaborative role working with colleagues right across the Foundation.

We work hard to make sure that the Foundation is a place where everyone is supported to do the best work of their careers. We have a flexible and collaborative approach to all aspects of our work. If you’re the right person for the job well make it work for you and you can be confident that you’ll be joining an exceptional team of people who care about our mission and each other.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the Foundations video and podcast strategy and elevate creative output across all channels raising the profile of the Foundation.
• Develop new ideas and produce creative impactful video and audio content for teachers, learners and volunteers that inspires engages and educates audiences around the world.
• Develop and manage the media studio with responsibility for strategy implementation and studio utilisation.
• Manage the media team and support their development including bringing efficiencies to current ways of working.
• Manage media team schedules and workloads ensuring efficient allocation of resources aligned with organisational priorities.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the marketing team to produce high-quality impactful media content for a wide range of products and audiences to drive growth and engagement.
• Build upon and improve short-form video trials in social media.
• Develop the Foundations YouTube channel so that relevant content is accessible and engaging.
• Develop quality standards and guidelines across different media and channels that deliver consistency and brand strength and align with the Foundations brand and tone of voice.
• Provide training on presenting to camera to ensure regular (or aspiring) presenters feel comfortable on camera.
• Manage production timelines and budgets ensuring efficiency and value.
• Support with management duties and reporting in the wider Comms and Marketing team as necessary and contribute to the internal and external activities of the Foundation.

Experience and personal attributes

We recognise that everyone has the potential for growth. We welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they have some but not necessarily all of the experience and personal attributes listed here.

• Experience of managing a creative media studio.
• Highly creative with an exceptional portfolio of own previous work and evidence of idea / concept development.
• Senior-level expertise in video and podcast development and production.
• Expertise in driving engagement and impact through media content.
• Excellent at strategy development as well as tactical implementation.
• Management experience with the proven ability to inspire others and support their development.
• Knowledge and experience of multiple creative systems and technical camera lighting and audio rigs.
• Highly collaborative and used to working across multiple teams and projects.
• Proven project manager with experience of managing priorities, schedules and budgets.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

About us

The Raspberry Pi Foundation is an independent charity with a global mission to enable all young people to realise their full potential through the power of computing and digital technologies.

We empower schools to teach computer science and AI literacy through free curricula classroom resources purpose-built software tools and professional development for teachers. We inspire young people to become tech creators through the worlds largest networks of coding clubs. We undertake original research that informs our work and that we use to advance the field of computer science education more broadly.

All of our resources and learning experiences are available for anyone to use at no cost. We are particularly focused on creating opportunities for young people who experience educational disadvantage and those who come from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in technology industries.

Over the past decade we have supported hundreds of thousands of educators and tens of millions of students. We have teams in six countries (India Ireland Kenya South Africa the UK and US) and partnerships with mission-aligned non-profit organisations in over 60 countries.

We are at the forefront of the global educational movement to expand access to computer science education and AI literacy. You can learn more about our work in our latest Annual Review.

Benefits

• Paid time addition to public holidays: full-time employees in the UK receive 25 days of paid annual leave initially rising to 30 days after five years service plus 3 additional days of paid leave for the company-wide closure at the end of each year.
• Pension: We provide an 8% employer contribution on top of your minimum 4% employee contribution.
• Private healthcare: We provide comprehensive private healthcare for all employees through Vitality Plus.
• Flexible working: We have clear policies to provide flexibility over when and where you work helping you balance work responsibilities with the rest of your life.
• Support for parents and carers: We provide generous family leave and flexibility for parents and carers.
• Life assurance and income protection: We provide life assurance and income protection schemes to provide peace of mind for you and your family.
• Investing in learning and development: We invest in your growth and development including through access to learning resources and training with dedicated time for all employees.
• Travel to work: Through our Cycle-to-Work and Season Ticket Loan schemes we support cost effective and sustainable travel to work.

Timetable for applications

Closing date : 29 Sept 9.00am GMT

Phone screen : 1 - 3 Oct 2025

First interview : 6 Oct 2025

Second interview : 13 Oct 2025

Our recruitment process

All of our workplaces are inclusive spaces where we want people to feel respected valued and able to do their best work. We are committed to building teams that bring together people with a broad range of backgrounds skills and perspectives. That starts with our recruitment process.

Heres what you can expect

• As part of your application you will be asked to respond to a small number of questions that we will use to screen your eligibility for the role. You will also be asked to provide your cv and a short cover letter.
• Eligible applications will be reviewed by our recruitment team and the hiring manager.
• A small number of candidates will be invited to a phone call with the hiring manager. The purpose of this call is to check our understanding of your application and to answer any questions you have.
• We normally have two interviews at least one of which will take place in-person. Interviews will be with the hiring manager and at least one other colleague.
• You will usually be asked to undertake a work-based assessment in advance of your interviews. This will be an opportunity for you to show how you would perform some part of the role. You will be given advance notice and clear instructions.
• If you have any questions about or feel that you need any adjustments to the recruitment process including adjustments for neurodiversity please contact our People and Culture team at

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Everyone appointed to a role at the Foundation will be required to undergo a background check to confirm that you are a suitable person to work with children. Further background checks will be made at regular intervals thereafter.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Quality Assurance, Production Budgets, Production Schedules, Social Platforms, Content Development, Personnel Management, Client Relationships, Project Management, Content Marketing, Control Room, Creative concepts, Newsgathering, Show Content, Video production

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1