Digital Content Producer

Job title: Digital Content Producer - Podcasts (Sports) 

Your new role 

Are you a content creator with a love of podcasts, a passion for sports and a flair for making engaging social media content? If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, where your organisational skills will be as valued as your creative thinking, this role is for you.  

As Digital Content Producer, you will work closely with audio producers and the podcast video team to create content that drives engagement, builds audience, and amplifies the impact of Global’s slate of original podcasts.  

Generating fresh and exciting ideas for assets and short form video, you will develop and execute social media strategies for podcasts across both the factual and entertainment & comedy divisions. This role requires a blend of creativity, analytical skills, and a strong understanding of current social media trends. 

Key Responsibilities 

Content Creation and Planning (60%): Create a schedule of engaging visual content for Global’s original podcasts to help audiences discover our podcasts 

Shoots (20%): Together with the podcast video team, work with presenters, producers and video editors to create visual content for our social media platforms.  

Analysis (20%): Use analytics to provide feedback to relevant teams and improve output of content  

What You’ll Love About This Role 

1. Think Big: Work with one of UK’s biggest media companies and a podcast team that reaches 50 million listeners each month  

2. Own It: Develop winning content ideas that drive engagement, channel growth and podcast loyalty 

3. Keep it Simple: Join a team with a deep understanding and passion for digital content and building audience  

4. Better Together: Collaborate with a dynamic and thriving team creating real impact in the podcast industry 

What Success Looks Like 

In your first few months, you’ll have:  

• Built strong relationships with podcast team, video team, and wider Global Player teams 

• Planned, created and scheduled engaging social posts for our podcasts, optimising content for various channels and developing a knack for what makes a post fly  

• Taken ownership over several podcast social channels, acting as the content manager for these channels 

• Embraced our workflows, ensuring smooth, efficient delivery of content 

• Thrived in a supportive, passionate team 

What You’ll Need 

• A passion for podcasts and the podcasting community 

• Deep knowledge and passion for Formula 1 

• Can work all race weekends in the Formula 1 calendar 

• Proficiency in Photoshop to make eye-catching YouTube thumbnails and shareable Instagram graphics 

• Proficiency in Premiere Pro to edit high-performing short form video content from the longer form video episodes as well as original social content  

• Strong understanding of social media platforms, trends, and best practices. Priority platforms are Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. 

• Experience in community management and audience engagement 

• Excellent copywriting skills 

• Attention to detail: A meticulousness in ensuring every piece of content is of the highest standard  

Flexibility & positivity: A can-do attitude to managing a busy schedule of social content and delivering top results to share with the team