11 Editorial / Writing / Storytelling Opportunities in England

Location: Emerald Street, Holborn, London / WFH

Contract Type: 6 months, fixed term

Term: Full-Time, 09:30-18:00

Salary: £24,500 - £26,500 depending on experience

Start Date: ASAP

Reports to: Executive Producer

Direct Line Reports: N/A

As Novel continues to grow, we are offering a 6 month, fixed term contract for a researcher to work on our slate of longform narrative podcasts and entertainment formats.

Novel produces premium original podcasts, as well as award winning content for leading broadcast networks and platforms, including the BBC, iHeartRadio, Wondery, Audible and Spotify.

Whilst investigative and narrative documentary storytelling are firmly in our DNA, Novel also develops and produces shows spanning comedy, politics, sport and scripted.

With great development and IP at the centre, our ideas are increasingly migrating to TV, Film and publishing.

We are an ever expanding team of 50+ people based in London, with a presence in the US.

Overview

We’re looking to hear from candidates that have a great ear for audio storytelling and a dogged and tenacious attitude to research.

This is an opportunity to do meaningful and exciting work and develop in a team environment using diverse and innovative production styles to produce award winning series.

Successful candidates will be experienced in researching ideas across different genres. They will have a methodical and pragmatic approach to their work. They’ll be confident tracking down leads via phone and email as well as versed in internet research tools.

An independent drive to work is essential, along with managing multiple assignments to hit deadlines whilst maintaining the necessary space for care and attention to detail.

A passion for creative audio production is a must. Editing on Descript and Reaper is a significant bonus but time will also be given for developing these skills.

If you fit the bill and are interested in a role in which you will be an integral part of Novel’s production team working on major international projects then please do get in touch. You’ll be joining a rapidly growing company packed with creative programme makers, sound designers and experienced executive producers who’ll be on hand to help you craft groundbreaking podcast series and expand your audio production experience.

Key responsibilities

• Story research using multiple platforms - phone, online, other resources
• Interviewee casting
• Sourcing and booking contributors
• Archive research
• Supporting the organisation and administration of projects
• Recording contributors, both remotely and on location
• Confidence with audio file organization
• Organising, collating team feedback
• Audio editing
• Music sourcing
• Organising production schedules

Knowledge, skills, experience

• Strong opinions on what it takes to tell powerful stories
• Exceptional organisation and time management skills
• Passionate about documentaries, podcasting and creative audio production with wide ranging listening habits
• Excellent writer
• A skilled multitasker
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Great communicator with junior staff, senior management, clients, interviewees and talent alike
• Creative thinker, capable of developing progressive approaches to familiar topics
• Keen problem solver – must be able to think on your feet and react quickly and calmly under pressure
• A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

Package

• Life insurance and Employee Assistance Programme
• Auto enrolment pension plan
• Season ticket loan

Click 'apply' to email us with the subject line RESEARCHER JOB and include a copy of your CV and any other relevant information. Additionally, please include a paragraph on why you’d be a good candidate for the role along with examples of your best work.

It is obvious the podcast industry needs to change and become more diverse. We are therefore particularly keen to hear from applicants that are underrepresented in the industry, such as Black, Asian & ethnically diverse candidates or disabled people.

Whilst we are based in a central London office, we do however have flexible working policies around time and location, in the hope of being as accommodating to individual circumstances as possible.

Application deadline: 02.06.22

Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.