Social Media Producer (Podcasts)

About the team:
At Bauer, we see podcasts as multi-platform digital media brands. We value entertainment and creativity, working with celebrity talent to bring audiences their favourite series week after week. We believe podcasts should be 360: we’re on your social feeds, on your listening platforms and on your TV. We work with the biggest brands and commercial partners to make this happen.

Job purpose: 
Reporting to the Social Media Lead, you’ll be responsible for forward planning, content creation, working on our podcast shoots, looking after our content calendar and posting on our social platforms. This role will also lead on our incoming sports podcasts, so a knowledge and interest in sports is essential.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities
•    Working closely with Social Media lead to plan content and help with day-to-day running of social accounts and deputise for them on occasion. 
•    Working across all of the podcast social channels, leading on specific projects.
•    Monitoring and analysing social media trends, audience behaviours, and platform updates to keep our social media presence current and effective.
•    Examining existing processes, identify flaws, and create solutions that can innovate and improve our social media output
•    Collaborating across Bauer network, working with the wider team on larger initiatives and projects
•    Assisting on podcast shoots and content days – including music events, presenter shoots and high-profile guest interviews.
     Job Requirements:
•    An experienced social media professional with a track record of producing content that is optimised for different social platforms.
•    Excellent knowledge of all social media platforms and experience in planning and scheduling content across them.
•    Knowledge and a keen interest in sports and sports podcasts
•    Ability to design social thumbnails and graphics using Adobe Photoshop.
•    Confident social copywriter who can write in different ones of voice
•    Creative thinking, and ability to quickly adapt to changing trends and audience needs.
•    Experience working with analytics tools to track performance and inform content decisions.
•    Comfortable shooting and filming content on mobile, as well as confident in directing and briefing presenters, guests, and other team members where necessary; and editing this content on Adobe Premier Pro or similar.
•    Proactivity and project management skills – we’re a rapidly growing team, so you need to be able to keep the plates spinning! We’re looking for someone who is organised, can meet deadlines and lead on multiple social campaigns at once.
•    Flexibility to work out of hours occasionally – understanding that social media is reactive and time-sensitive.

CLOSING DATE - Friday 6th June 2025

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

Please Note: We are actively seeking this position. You should hear from us within 48 hours of the expiry date. Please note on some occasions the role may be closed before date shown or need to be extended.

If you have any feedback regarding our UK recruitment process, please email careershub@bauermedia.co.uk we would love to hear from you.