Soaps Editor

Soaps Editor (up to £35,000)

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.

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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

Radio Times is seeking a dynamic and passionate soaps writer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be deeply knowledgeable about UK TV soaps and the broader entertainment landscape. This role involves creating engaging digital content and keeping our audience informed and entertained with the latest developments in this genre.

You’ll love this role if:

• You’re a soap super fan – You have an in-depth knowledge of UK TV soaps and thrive on keeping up with the latest twists, turns, and behind-the-scenes drama.
• You’re a natural storyteller – Crafting compelling content comes effortlessly to you, whether it’s a breaking news story, an exclusive interview, or a feature that dives deep into soap culture.
• You’re data-savvy – You enjoy analysing audience engagement metrics and using them to shape content strategies and grow readership.
• You’re a video enthusiast – You’re excited to take a video-first approach, with the confidence to present on camera and translate video content into other formats.
• You’re a people person – Building and nurturing relationships with broadcasters, production companies, and PR agencies is second nature to you.
• You thrive under pressure – You’re energised by a fast-paced environment, where deadlines are tight, and every day brings a new challenge.
• You’re a team player – Collaboration is at the heart of your work, and you enjoy working closely with colleagues across cross-functional teams.

As a Soaps Editor you will:

• Lead and manage Radio Times’ coverage of UK TV soaps.
• Create, edit, and oversee the production of high-quality content, including news, interviews, and features.
• Develop and implement editorial strategies to increase reader engagement and site traffic.
• Collaborate with the social media team to create and promote content and engage with our audience across platforms.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest news trends in TV soaps, ensuring our content is current and relevant.
• Work with data and audience development teams to analyse performance metrics and adapt content strategies accordingly.
• Build and maintain relationships with broadcasters, production companies, and PR agencies to secure and deliver exclusive content and interviews.
• Manage a freelance budget effectively, ensuring a wide variety and diversity of content and contributors.
• Work towards a video first approach to content creation fuelling other content formats such as written word, audio and visual content including presenting video content.

Requirements

• Proven experience in journalism, content creation, or a similar role, particularly in soaps, entertainment or television
• Experience in creation and presentation of video
• Experience of using data to develop content strategy
• Strong knowledge of UK television soaps and the wider entertainment industry
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• A relaxed working environment with regular socials including a summer festival
• Supportive well-being initiatives and benefits, talks & workshops, and Mental Health First aiders & Champions
• 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 both our inhouse learning platform and LinkedIn Learning
• A progressive and transparent culture focused on your development
• 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.