Podcast Producer

News UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization in Greater London is seeking a Producer / Journalist for its Times Podcasts. In this role, you will be responsible for creating and producing engaging audio content, collaborating with top journalists, and developing compelling podcast series. Candidates should possess a strong background in audio production, excellent writing skills, and the ability to innovate in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a generous benefits package including a pension scheme, extensive training, and health-related perks.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Access to wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in audio storytelling and podcast production.
• Knowledge of journalism laws and industry guidelines.
• Ability to work independently under varied conditions.

Responsibilities

• Produce new original podcast content both daily and serialized.
• Collaborate with leading journalists and new talents.
• Plan and generate ideas for future podcast offerings.

Skills

Recording and editing audio

Creative thinking

Excellent writing skills

Building professional relationships

Adapting to fast-paced environments

Tools

Advanced editing software

Video editing software

Job description

Overview

Producer / Journalist : Times Podcasts

Times Podcasts is responsible for designing and producing podcasts that match the breadth, depth and dynamism of the journalism found in The Times and The Sunday Times. The team is expanding to test new podcast ideas and to help produce a podcast portfolio that covers politics to sport, and we are looking for PRODUCER-JOURNALISTS to make great new podcasts.

Your role

As a Producer / Journalist, reporting to the Editor, Times Podcasts, and when required to the Sr Producers you will identify, pitch and develop compelling podcast series often in partnership with new talent, correspondents and other producers.

You will work closely with some of Britain’s leading journalists, creating audio that sets the news agenda and examines major stories in a new light.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Produce new original podcast offerings, both daily and / or serialized storytelling
• Work on podcast productions working creatively within budgets and staffing levels
• Work to best-in-class digital podcast practices
• Be aware of marketing, sales, and communication strategies
• Forward plan and generate fresh ideas
• Potentially work unsociable hours including weekends
• Work independently where necessary

Requirements

You are a Producer who is proactive, organised and great at working with a huge variety of people. You will have a strong track record in audio storytelling ideally with production within a successful podcast, or radio programme team. Video editing skills are also viewed as an asset for these positions.

• Exceptional ability in recording and editing audio and being familiar with advanced editing software. (Familiarity with filming and video editing.)
• Knowledge of the legal framework for journalism in UK, and industry guidelines
• Excellent writing skills

What we’re looking for from you

Strong and creative ideas on how to make compelling content. Confident working in a fast-paced environment and able to react positively to change. You will have an ability to build long lasting professional relationships. Effective communication skills with the ability to work closely with presenters and within a team. A creative mind and ability to think differently and be proactive.

Benefits

• A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%;
• 25 days holiday and up to 4 volunteering days per year;
• Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks;
• Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access.

Private medical insurance covering pre-existing conditions

Discounted gym memberships, ClassPass at Home, weekly virtual HIIT, yoga and run club classes

Bikes for Work scheme

Access to wellbeing benefits such as physio / massage and counselling

Diversity & inclusion

We champion diversity and inclusion. We strive to maximise and encourage every individual's potential and ensure everyone feels valued. We support this through our Diversity Board, D&I strategy & training, creating more diverse content and our intern and apprenticeship programmes. We also have 11 employee-led networks. We want to ensure that everyone we meet has the opportunity to perform to their best when interviewing. Please let us know, at any stage, whether you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, and we will do our best to accommodate.