Podcast Producer

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, includes:

• Identifying, pitching and developing compelling podcast series often in partnership with new talent, correspondents and other producers.
• Working 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 include:

• Producing new original podcast offerings, both daily and/or serialized storytelling.
• Working on podcast productions creatively within budgets and staffing levels.
• Adhering to best-in-class digital podcast practices.
• Being aware of marketing, sales, and communication strategies.
• Forward planning and generating fresh ideas.
• Potentially working unsociable hours including weekends.
• Working 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.
• Knowledge of the legal framework for journalism in the UK, and industry guidelines.
• Excellent writing skills.

What we’re looking for from you:

• Strong and creative ideas on how to make compelling content.
• Confidence working in a fast-paced environment and able to react positively to change.
• 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.