12 Editorial / Writing / Storytelling Opportunities in England

Location: Emerald Street, Holborn, London / WFH

Contract Type: 2 months, fixed term

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

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (pro rata) depending on experience

Start Date: ASAP

Reports to: Executive Producer

Direct Line Reports: N/A

As Novel continues to grow a slate of longform narrative podcast series, we are looking for a producer with both factual and fiction/drama experience to spend an initial two months working on a fascinating and unusual project.

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.

Overview

We have a development deal in place on a major project for one of the world’s leading podcast networks. The project is a hybrid of drama and documentary so we’re looking for a producer with wide ranging experience to bring this project to life.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working on longform serialised narrative/fiction podcasts or a back catalogue of high quality factual/drama work for leading broadcast networks.

We’re looking to hear from candidates that have a great ear for audio storytelling, a flair for getting the best out of actors and a solid understanding of what it takes to make impactful podcasts that gain critical acclaim. A highly creative approach to audio production is a must. Editing on Descript and Reaper is a significant bonus.

If you fit the bill and are interested in this role 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.

Whilst the initial contract is for two months, if the development deal leads to a commission this may lead to the contract being extended.

Key responsibilities

• Project management
• Leading Podcast production
• Narrative structuring
• Series planning
• Research
• Talent relations
• Sourcing and booking contributors
• Recording contributors, both remotely and on location
• Interviewing
• Script writing and editing
• Organising, collating and implementing team feedback
• Audio editing to a high standard
• Music sourcing
• Working with Novel’s PR and marketing team to build an audience
• Devising and implementing production schedules
• Budget management

Knowledge, skills, experience

• Experience as an audio producer
• A track record of longform narrative audio production
• Experience producing fictional podcast / audio drama
• A strong understanding of what it takes to tell powerful stories
• Passionate about documentaries, podcasting and creative audio production with wide ranging listening habits
• Excellent writer
• Proficient audio editor
• A skilled multitasker
• Exceptional organisation
• Experience creating and maintaining production schedules
• Confident with audio file organization
• 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
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise
• A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Proficient user of G-Suite and Slack and Descript

Package

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Auto enrolment pension plan
• Season ticket loan

Click 'apply' to email us with the subject line PRODUCER/DRAMA 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 currently home-working, we will soon be back working from 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.