Content Producer

Content Producer, 12 month fixed-term contract (up to £31,000)

BBC History Magazine and HistoryExtra.com

Immediate is home to some of the biggest and most loved consumer brands in the UK, including Radio Times, Good Food and BBC Gardeners World magazine. Our trusted, quality content reaches millions of people a month across digital, print, video, podcasts, apps and live events.

We’re the destination for people looking to get more from the things they love. We’re here to inspire, fuel, encourage and educate.

Whether it’s the big things, or the little things; from reaching fitness goals to savouring good food, cultivating outdoor spaces, or enjoying the latest TV sensation – we help bring our audiences joy!

About the role

In this exciting new role, you’ll be working on the print team for BBC History Magazine. Your main responsibility will be to assist in commissioning, editing and writing content for BBC History Magazine. You may also have responsibility for developing content for our HistoryExtra podcast, website and other digital platforms.

As a Content Producer you will:

• Manage editorial sections within BBC History Magazine
• Commission features for the magazine, under the direction of the Editor
• Write articles for the magazine
• Conduct interviews for the magazine (and potentially the podcast too)
• Contribute to editorial meetings
• Liaise with colleagues from our podcast, web and Apple News teams to ensure our content works across multiple platforms
• Commission, write and edit articles for our website as and when required

• Experience of working on a magazine, newspaper or digital media brand
• The ability to write copy in line with the highest editorial standards
• A demonstrable passion for and excellent knowledge of history
• Experience writing tight briefs for external contributors
• Highest standard of accuracy and attention to detail
• Knowledge and, ideally, professional experience of digital content platforms
• The ability to work quickly to tight deadlines under pressure
• Flexibility and a professional approach at all times
• The ability to self-supervise in order to meet deadlines

• A relaxed working environment with regular socials including a summer festival
• Immediate Community webinars, well-being initiatives and Mental Health First aiders
• 25 days holiday plus a day for your birthday. Our offices will be closed between Christmas and New Year’s which are in addition to your annual entitlement
• Claim back everyday health care cost with Medicash our Health Cash back plan
• Lease an Electric vehicle through our EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Tailored training and development through our Love Learning platform
• A progressive and transparent culture with clear career progression
• Flexible / hybrid working plus early finish Fridays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced Family Policies including paternity, adoption and surrogacy leave. We also provide a pregnancy loss, fertility, and carers policy
• Competitive pension plans and Life Assurance
• A newly renovated modern office with lots of collaborative spaces

At Immediate, we pride ourselves on our open, collaborative, and dynamic culture that empowers our people to thrive and give their best. We care deeply about our people, environment, and impact. Our active Diversity & Inclusion network, comprehensive well-being programs, and clear sustainability strategies reflect this commitment.

People are at the heart of our business and creating a diverse and inclusive working environment is extremely important to us. Immediate is an equal opportunities employer. We’ll never treat anyone less favourably because of their sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marital/civil partnerships, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief or disability. We’re also committed to supporting applications from those who are returning to work following a career break, maternity leave or caring responsibilities.

Immediate is a place where you can grow, be supported, and make a difference