Podcast Producer - 6 Month FTC

11:FS; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech media group seeks a Content Producer to join their Growth Team in London. The role involves driving the growth of their brand and podcast audience through effective content creation, including managing recordings, writing show notes, and collaborating closely with marketing. This is a 6-month Fixed Term Contract with flexibility for permanent employment. Benefits include a competitive salary, 25 days leave, hybrid working model, and health insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

BUPA health and dental insurance

Work from anywhere for 3 months annually

Hybrid working model

Annual learning budget

Enhanced parental leave

Cycle to work scheme

Top-spec MacBook Pro

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Journalism or copywriting experience preferred.
• Capable of managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Creative and proactive approach to new topics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all content creation for Fintech Insider.
• Coordinate with clients and internal teams for produced content.
• Lead and manage recordings with the audio/video team.

Skills

Excellent written English and copywriting skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to simplify complex financial topics

Interest in fintech and financial services

Passion for content and podcasts

Job description

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This role will sit within the 11:FS Growth team and will report to the Executive Producer, Laura Watkins. The media department within the Growth team manages all the audio, video, and events content that 11:FS publishes, including shows like Fintech Insider, Blockchain Insider, After Dark, and documentaries such as Decoding: Banks. Our content reaches a global audience of financial services experts weekly, promoting the 11:FS brand and thought leadership worldwide. Fintech Insider alone has surpassed 20 million downloads weekly, with over 750 episodes reaching new audiences and geographies each month.

This role is an initial 6-month Fixed Term Contract (FTC) with the potential to go permanent.

Summary of Role:

To drive the growth of the 11:FS brand and podcast audience through content creation, show writing, scoping, planning, production, and delivery across our podcast network, live events, and auxiliary content.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate actively in content creation and production across all channels and podcast network, focusing on:

Content creation:

• Oversee all content creation for Fintech Insider news, insights, interviews, client work, and live shows to maintain quality and increase reach.
• Write show notes for all Fintech Insider shows (minimum twice weekly), as well as for interviews, live shows, events, and client projects.
• Research and identify the best global guests for various topics, expanding our contact database and pairing guests with suitable hosts.
• Scope, plan, and research new show ideas and topics with the content and production teams to keep content fresh and evolving.
• Test, learn, and adapt content strategies in real-time.
• Collaborate with marketing to maximize content exposure and audience growth.
• Work with clients and internal teams to develop sponsored shows and content.

Content Production:

• Lead and coordinate all recordings and post-production activities with the audio/video team to ensure high-quality output.
• Attend all podcast and video recordings, managing hosts and guests.
• Coordinate with editing teams for content quality.
• Assist in setting up and dismantling production equipment.
• Facilitate remote, hybrid, and in-person recordings with A/V support and guests.
• Handle guest bookings, liaising with PR, Comms, and Marketing to meet show requirements.
• Vet and audit guests for quality contributions.
• Manage event and live show logistics, bookings, and staging.

Skills & Experience:

• Excellent written English and copywriting skills, with journalism or copywriting experience preferred.
• Ability to craft content for various formats: spoken, written, live, panel, and one-on-one interviews.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Ability to simplify complex financial topics for diverse audiences.
• Interest in fintech and financial services; industry experience is a plus but not essential.
• Passion for content creation, especially podcasts, with a creative and proactive mindset.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave, birthday day off, Christmas shutdown
• BUPA health and dental insurance
• Work from anywhere for 3 months annually
• Hybrid working model
• Annual learning budget
• Enhanced parental leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Top-spec MacBook Pro
• Regular social events