Production Assistant

Our team: How we enrich everyday life

Bauer Media UK’s podcast team is growing fast. We are a brilliant place to work, fuelled by creativity, collaboration, and a genuine passion for storytelling. It’s a space where all ideas are welcomed and encouraged—no matter how big, bold, or unconventional. We don’t just make podcasts; we see them as a full 360° experience, with our team working seamlessly across audio, video, social media, marketing and commercial to bring every show to life in the most dynamic way possible.

You’ll find yourself surrounded by talented, supportive people who are always up for pushing boundaries and having fun along the way. Some of our programme include What’s My Age Again with Katherine Ryan, Man Made with Pete Wicks, Brothers Uncovered with Jordan, Ashley and Perrie, and Rise with Roxie, with more to come. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Production Assistant to support our team and exciting slate of content!

The difference you will make:

As our Production Assistant, reporting to the Head of Production - Podcasts, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our podcast production team. This is a fantastic development opportunity for someone with a passion for the audio business and content creation. You’ll be working across production management and administration, research, shoots and recordings, and social media. Your contribution will help ensure our shows run smoothly and are delivered to the highest standard.

Your role:

You’ll be at the heart of our podcast production process, supporting both creative, business and operational tasks. You’ll get exposure to the full podcast production cycle, from concept to post, and a suite of skills that will create opportunities for you through different career pathways.

Responsibilities:

• Shoot/recording day support - cue cards, refreshments, guest liaison, assist with studio set-up and pack-down.
• Provide general production management support - raise purchase orders, input payments into cost managers, manage team expenses, support music reporting, call sheets, travel bookings.
• Coordinate calendars, studio bookings, and deliveries.
• Source props and research set/edit inspiration.
• Track awards deadlines and assist with submissions.
• Support the team in posting to social media platforms and researching social trends, if relevant experience or is of interest.

The skills you will bring:

• A team player with excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• A natural multitasker able to manage conflicting demands.
• A proactive, can-do attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal.
• Specific interest in podcasts, plus content creation, digital media and production management.
• Good IT skills and comfortable with tools such as Google docs and Microsoft Office suite including Excel.
• Experience with Monday.com, Frame.io, Adobe tools or editing software (audio/video), SAP or social platforms is a bonus.
• Previous experience in administration or as a Production Management Assistant would is a bonus, but not essential.

Working Pattern/Location:

This is a full-time, fixed-term 6-month contract based in our London office. We work hybrid where we can, but this subject to production demands and studio use. Flexibility to work out of hours occasionally is required on productions.

Closing date: 28th September 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

We are an international employer and equal opportunities are important to us. That's why we welcome everyone in their uniqueness, regardless of e.g. religion, gender, skin color, disability in our house.

If you have any feedback regarding our UK recruitment process, please email [email protected] we would love to hear from you.