Junior Creative Producer

Goalhanger; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Goalhanger is seeking a full-time writer to shape commercial content for its hit podcasts, based in our Oval office. Salary ranges from £35,000 to £40,000 OTE depending on experience.

You will draft host-read scripts, develop creative routes, refine copy with client feedback, and support branded campaigns across multiple shows, ensuring tone, accuracy and natural delivery for listeners.

Qualifications

• Experience in writing or developing creative content.
• Strong ear for tone of voice; writing for spoken delivery.
• Ability to generate ideas and angles from briefs.
• Adapt writing for different voices and formats.
• Attention to detail, with version control and clean amends.

Responsibilities

• Draft host-read scripts and sponsor messaging across commercial briefs; own first-pass writing for smaller campaigns.
• Develop alternate creative routes and script versions to strengthen work and speed approvals.
• Refine scripts using feedback from clients, producers and the creative team to ensure clarity and natural delivery.
• Support branded content campaigns and custom segments through research, outlines and first-pass writing.
• Contribute hooks, lines, tags and ideas to make brand integrations feel natural rather than intrusive.
• Understand tone, rhythm and humour of Goalhanger shows; adapt writing for hosts and audiences.
• Collaborate with producers and the commercial team to interpret briefs, respond to amends and move deliverables forward.
• Maintain clear, up-to-date scripts and working documents for teams and talent.
• Join recordings and talent sessions to understand what works in each host's voice.
• Maintain a high creative standard across all copy, ensuring it is natural, specific and compliant.
• Flag any mandatory messaging or factual claims early, ensuring accuracy.
• Support newsletters and additional campaign copy as needed.

Skills

Creative writing

Tone of voice

Idea generation

Writing for spoken word

Multi-project writing

Job description

Goalhanger is one of the UK's most exciting independent media companies, the team behind some of the world's most successful shows, including The Rest Is Politics , The Rest Is History , The Rest Is Football , The Rest Is Entertainment, and a fast-growing slate. We're a creative, fast-moving organisation with big ambitions and a brilliant team that makes them happen.

This role is based full time (5 days a week) in our office in Oval. £35,000 - £40,000 OTE

What you'll do:

• Draft host-read scripts and sponsor messaging across a range of commercial briefs, taking ownership of first-pass writing for lower-complexity campaigns and smaller brand partners.
• Develop alternate creative routes and script versions, including new openings, different angles and shorter cuts, to strengthen the work and support efficient approvals.
• Use feedback from clients, producers and the wider creative team to refine scripts, keeping copy clear, accurate and natural for talent to deliver.
• Support the development of branded content campaigns and custom segments through research, creative ideas, outlines, beat structures and first-pass writing.
• Contribute hooks, lines, tags and creative ideas that help brand integrations feel considered and natural to the show rather than an interruption.
• Develop a strong understanding of the tone, rhythm and humour of Goalhanger's different shows, adapting your writing for different hosts, audiences and formats.
• Work with show producers and the commercial team to interpret briefs, respond to amends and keep creative deliverables moving.
• Maintain clear, accurate and up-to-date scripts and working documents, ensuring teams and talent are always working from the correct version.
• Join selected recordings, talent sessions and run-throughs, supporting delivery while developing an understanding of what works in each host's voice.
• Maintain a high creative standard across all commercial copy, ensuring work is natural, specific and appropriate to the individual show.
• Handle mandatory messaging, factual claims and compliance requirements accurately, flagging any issues or uncertainties early.
• Support newsletters and additional campaign copy where required.

What you'll bring:

• Some experience in writing or developing creative content, whether in audio, media, publishing, an agency, branded content or a similar environment.
• A strong ear for tone of voice and an understanding of how writing changes when it's intended to be spoken aloud.
• Strong creative instincts, with the ability to generate ideas, find interesting angles and turn a brief into engaging copy.
• The ability to adapt your writing for different voices, audiences and formats, rather than relying on a single style.
• Confidence working at pace across multiple projects, changing deadlines and rounds of feedback.
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly around accuracy, formatting, version control and clean amends.
• A collaborative and pragmatic approach to feedback, focused on making the work better rather than protecting a first draft.
• A genuine interest in podcasts, media and branded content, with curiosity about what makes commercial creative feel natural and engaging for an audience.

Why join Goalhanger?

A rare opportunity to help shape the commercial content and growth of the UK's fastest growing company. A creative, collaborative, close-knit team that genuinely cares about its work and each other. Play a hands-on role in creating commercial work across some of Goalhanger's biggest shows, with the opportunity to develop your craft, work with leading talent and see your writing go from brief to recording and out to millions of listeners.

Competitive salary and benefits, plus opportunities for growth within the role as our team and content portfolio expand. A working environment that values curiosity, autonomy, humour, delivery and purpose.

Closing date: 28th August 2026

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Goalhanger is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, communities, and experiences. Adjustment