Podcast Producer - 12M FTC

Sky; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment brand in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced podcast producer to create engaging content. The ideal candidate will have a rich background in podcast production, an understanding of current affairs, and proven creativity in audio mixing. This role offers flexibility and a range of benefits, including private healthcare and discounted services.

Benefits

Access to free NOW for streaming

Generous pension package

Private healthcare

Discounted mobile and broadband

Qualifications

• Evidence of creative flair and experience on product launches.
• Extensive studio operating, recording, and editing experience.
• All applications must have examples of audio production work.

Responsibilities

• Record, edit and publish Sky News podcasts.
• Write scripts, structure episodes, and brief presenters.
• Contribute ideas for audience growth and new formats.

Skills

Podcast production

Creative audio mixing

Understanding of current affairs

Studio operation skills

Job description

Job Description

Want to do the best work of your life? Make your mark at Europe’s leading entertainment brand. Our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work – a place where you can be yourself and let your skills shine.

Sky News is looking for an experienced and creative podcast producer to work on a new podcast project with one of our most recognisable on-air editors, Economics and Data editor Ed Conway.

You will be immersed in news and have ambitious ideas on how to turn Ed’s expertise into compelling audio and video.

We’re after evidence of creative flair as well as someone who has a CV which shows they’ve worked on product launches and masterminded audience growth.

This role has scope for ambitious and standout content in a busy market so we’re after someone with experience of producing podcasts and working with correspondents and presenters.

What You'll Do

• Record, edit and publish Sky News podcasts
• Write scripts, structure episodes, brief presenters and guests
• Work with senior colleagues to finalise a format and devise a plan for audience growth
• Contribute ideas, guests and angles for discussion
• Devise and develop new formats
• Help to grow our audience with editorial impact
• Have evidence of compelling ideas for social and visual treatments

What You'll Bring

• Experience and imagination producing podcasts with a flair for mixing audio creatively and effectively
• A firm grasp of national and international news and current affairs
• An in-depth knowledge of the news podcast market
• Extensive studio operating, recording, and editing experience
• Flexibility and a commitment to develop and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues
• All applications MUST be accompanied by examples of your audio production work

Team Overview

Sky News: At Sky News, our mission is to bring you the full story, first. We take you there, 24:7, reporting from the heart of the events changing our world.

The Rewards

• Access to free NOW, for streaming all your favourite shows
• A generous pension package
• Private healthcare
• Discounted mobile and broadband

Inclusion

We take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion: we’ve been recognised by The Times and Stonewall for this, and we’ve committed £30million to support the fight against racial injustice.

We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we’re happy to discuss flexible working.

And we’ll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you.