Junior Content Writer

BAUER MEDIA; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in the UK is seeking a Junior Content Writer to join their Digital Content Team. This remote role involves writing and publishing engaging articles and social media posts focused on entertainment, music, and lifestyle. Candidates should have a strong passion for storytelling and demonstrated writing experience. Key responsibilities include responding to breaking news and collaborating with a creative team. The position offers flexibility, development opportunities, and a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Access to Bauer Academy for development

Enhanced parental leave pay

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience writing and publishing engaging articles.
• Knowledge of social media and audience engagement.
• Familiarity with SEO principles.

Responsibilities

• Write and publish entertainment and lifestyle content.
• React quickly to breaking stories and trends.
• Create and schedule social media content.
• Select and edit imagery to complement articles.

Skills

Passion for entertainment, music, and digital storytelling

Demonstrable writing experience

Ability to write quickly and clearly under pressure

Strong understanding of online audience engagement

Basic knowledge of SEO and digital publishing tools

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Tools

CMS platforms

Job description

Our Team: How we enrich everyday life:

You’ll be joining our Digital Content Team, a group of passionate storytellers who create engaging entertainment content for some of the UK’s most-loved radio brands – including Hits Radio, Greatest Hits Radio, KISS, Magic Radio, and more.

We work collaboratively across brands and platforms and while we’re fully remote, we stay connected and creative, sharing ideas and reacting quickly to the latest entertainment buzz.

The Difference you will make:

As our Junior Content Writer, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our audiences informed and entertained. You’ll be responsible for writing and publishing timely, engaging articles and social posts that reflect the latest in showbiz, music, and lifestyle. Whether it’s breaking news or evergreen features, your content will help Bauer Audio remain a trusted and exciting online destination.

This is a fast-paced, creative role that blends journalism, digital publishing, and social media expertise. You’ll be supported by experienced editors and work closely with other writers, contributing to a dynamic team that values fresh ideas and quick thinking.

Your role:

You’ll be focused on writing and publishing entertainment content across our digital platforms.

• Writing, editing, and publishing engaging entertainment and lifestyle articles.
• Reacting quickly to breaking stories and trending topics.
• Creating and scheduling content for social media channels.
• Selecting and editing imagery to complement articles and posts.
• Collaborating with editors and other writers to share and distribute content.
• Upholding Bauer’s brand values in every piece of content.

The Skills you will bring

Essential:

• A passion for entertainment, music, and digital storytelling.
• Demonstrable writing experience (published work or portfolio).
• Ability to write quickly and clearly under pressure.
• Strong understanding of what resonates with online audiences.
• Basic knowledge of SEO (H2 and meta) and digital publishing tools.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Comfortable working remotely and independently.

Desirable:

• Experience using CMS platforms.
• Familiarity with Bauer brands and UK radio landscape.

Working Pattern/Location

This is a remote role with the option to work from your nearest Bauer office should you prefer. Contract: 12-month fixed-term (supporting a maternity cover).

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 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.
• 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 color, disability.