Podcast Assistant

Podcast Assistant (£26,000)

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

Immediate is looking for a Podcast assistant to work with our growing podcast team to help us create, edit, curate, and enhance the podcasts that are produced by a variety of specialist print magazine and web editorial teams.

This role will be to primarily to assist in the recording and editing of podcasts, either down-the-line, in person in studio, or in person on location. You’ll be working with our specialist editors as they record interviews with experts in fields as diverse as history, science, and cycle racing. You won’t actually be carrying out the interviews or producing content yourself, but ideally you’ll be able to offer creative input to improve the content of each podcast you work on.

As a Podcast Assistant, you will;

• Work closely with the Podcast Producers, Assistant Producers and other Podcast Assistants
• Assist with the set-up and recording of podcasts, in-house, down-the-line, and on location
• Edit podcasts both visual and audio
• Upload podcasts to online distribution networks
• Offer creative support to editorial teams

• Knowledge of how podcasts are distributed, how podcast feeds and podcast providers work
• Working knowledge of how to use a DAW, preferably Logic Pro X, though other DAWs are acceptable
• Excellent audio editing skills
• Thorough understanding of recording equipment
• Good understanding of microphone types and their use in both a studio environment and on location
• Thorough understanding of different audio formats, their strengths and limitations
• Must be able to troubleshoot recording equipment
• Good organisation skills
• Great communication skills

Desirable

• An understanding of audio repair, ideally with experience using Izotope RX
• Knowledge/experience of video production, recording and editing. Using programs such as Premiere Pro
• Experience handling transfer files such as AAF, OMF, and others
• An understanding of text-based editing software such as Descript
• An understanding and willingness to adapt new production practices, including AI tools and software

• 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
• 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