Deputy Director (Content) - Kiss Network
Our Team: How we enrich everyday life:
You’ll be joining the ambitious and energised KISS Network content team, based in London. We’re on a mission to build KISS into a world-famous brand for youth audiences aged 15–34. Our team lives and breathes the music we play, the lifestyle we represent, and most importantly, the audience we serve.
You’ll work closely with producers, presenters, and stakeholders across Bauer Media Audio, including our extension brands and the Rayo app. This is a collaborative, creative environment where bold ideas and strategic thinking drive everything we do.
The difference you will make:
As Deputy Director of Content for the KISS Network, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our content strategy. You’ll lead a team of producers and presenters, ensuring the highest standards in planning and execution to drive audience and commercial growth.
You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day management of the content function, working across radio, digital, and live events. From coaching talent to delivering creative responses to commercial briefs, your leadership will help make KISS an unmissable destination for youth audiences in the digital era.
Your role:
You’ll lead the content team and manage the execution of strategy across the KISS Network and its platforms.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Develop and deliver the KISS Network talent and content strategy
- Inspire and drive editorial and commercial content for youth audiences
- Lead producers and presenters across extension brands
- Manage daily content operations and ensure compliance with broadcast codes
- Monitor output across all channels and identify areas for improvement
- Oversee forward planning across schedules and content
- Coach and lead producers and presenters, including high-profile talent
- Deputise for the Director of Content and demonstrate strong leadership
- Collaborate with commercial programming teams to deliver creative briefs
- Drive content and audience growth strategy for KISS on the Rayo app
- Manage audience feedback and enquiries
- Lead large-scale projects including live events and charity initiatives
The skills you will bring:
Essential:
- Strong understanding of the KISS brand, music, and audience
- Knowledge of station play-out, scheduling, and programming software
- Understanding of finance and budget processes
- Experience with Rajar and digital audience measurement tools
- Ability to turn audience insights into actionable strategy
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Skilled in working with high-profile talent and agents
- Excellent planning, communication, and presentation skills
- Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and office software
Desirable:
- Collaborative mindset and cross-functional working experience
- Passion for continuous improvement and content innovation
Working Pattern/Location
Full-time, permanent
Hybrid, London based
CLOSING DATE: Monday 24th November 2025
(We are actively recruiting for this position, so the job advert may close earlier than expected)
About Bauer Media Group
We are a media business focused on creating content that matters to millions of people across Europe. Our offering extends from print and online publishing to audio broadcasting and entertainment, alongside investments in other media related sectors. With more than 500 million copies sold each year, we are one of Europe’s largest Publishers. From women’s and celebrities’ magazines to TV listings to food and special interest, we own some of the most popular publishing brands in Germany, UK, Poland and France – both digital and print. But not only that. Reaching over 61 million listeners weekly, we operate over 150 radio and podcast brands in nine countries, spanning the UK, Ireland, Poland, Slovakia, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway and Portugal. Family-owned in the 5th generation, Bauer Media focuses on the long-term, with a consumer-first mindset that guides us across our diverse portfolio. Our workforce of 12,000 shares a common purpose: to deliver content and services that enrich people‘s everyday lives.
What’s in it for you
- You’ll have 25 days holiday, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days to use.
- Your development matters, so access to our internal training provider – Bauer Academy, is a huge win.
- We have enhanced Maternity/Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay.
- You’ll have the opportunity for flexible working.
- And much more! Find the full details of our benefits here
We are an international employer and equal opportunities are important to us. That's why we welcome everyone in their uniqueness, regardless of e.g. religion, gender, skin color, disability in our house.
If you have any feedback regarding our UK recruitment process, please email careershub@bauermedia.co.uk we would love to hear from you.
London, GB, NW1 2PL
