Podcast Producer

We think big, work hard and never stand still. It’s our talented and passionate people that make us leaders in creativity and innovation and the proud home to the best media and entertainment on the planet.

We’re here to make everyone’s day brighter. That’s everyone from our Globallers, to our audiences, every partner we work with and every community we work in. Whether we’re making shows or making headlines, making everyone’s day brighter is behind everything we do.

Whether we’re in the studio, building a world-class Global Player app, displaying brilliant Outdoor ads, or producing fast-moving digital content, we’re at our best when we’re working together. It’s why we show up, deliver great work and above all, it’s the reason we all love to work here.

We are looking for a dynamic and creative Senior Podcast Producer with a proven track record in podcast production and strong talent management skills. Previous work should include a variety of podcast styles including factual, narrative and talent led content. You should also have experience and an understanding of the role video content plays in amplifying podcasts.

3 best things about the job

• Producing a habit-forming podcasts with some of the UK’s highest profile presenters

• Being part of a highly creative and collaborative team

• Creative freedom to develop your ideas that align with Global’s Podcast Strategy

Measures of success

In the first few months, you would have:

• Developed original ideas/formats aligned with Global’s podcast strategy

• Worked with some of the biggest talent in the podcast business

• Brought your best podcast ideas to life with original audio and video treatments

• Built relationships with internal and external partners/Talent/Management

Responsibilities of the role

• Working across several Global Original podcasts

• Developing original formats aligned with Global’s podcast strategy

• Identifying talent that resonates with the target audience

• Growing audience for the podcasts you are responsible

What you will need

The ideal candidate will be proactive and willing to develop and implement innovative solutions, capable of the following:

• You will be required to show a high level of creativity, imagination in audio content creation and be highly proficient with audio editing software

• You will have a strong background as an experienced producer of podcasts and/or live radio

• You will need to have strong talent management skills and work well to focused briefs and production deadlines

• You will be flexible enough to work across a range of categories and styles with an up-to-date understanding of diversity and inclusivity

• You will have a wide ranging and deep knowledge of the current podcasting world including an in-depth awareness of industry trends and the commercial landscape of podcasting in the UK and other key markets

• You’ll be a listener of podcasts across multiple categories and genres

• You will have a detailed understanding of how to promote podcasts optimally and the ability to build additional social media and short form audio and video content to help drive audience to the podcasts

Everyone is welcome at Global

Just like our media and entertainment platforms are for everyone, so are our workplaces. We know that we can’t possibly serve our diverse audiences without first nurturing and celebrating it in our people and that’s why we work hard to create an inclusive culture for everyone. We believe that diversity will set us apart, so no matter what you look like, where you come from or what your favourite radio station is, we want to hear from you.