Digital Content Executive (part time / 4-month FTC)

Please note that this is a 3-day a week role. We anticipate the working days will be Monday, Thursday, and another working day of your choosing. We are happy to discuss this with you during the recruitment process.

Are you a creative wordsmith with a passion for storytelling and a knack for digital media?

We are seeking a dynamic Digital Content Executive to join our vibrant Digital Content team on an initial 4-month fixed-term contract. In this pivotal role, you'll work closely with our Digital Content Manager to craft and deliver captivating content that embodies the Penguin Brand and resonates with our diverse audience.

You'll collaborate with various departments and Publishing Houses across Penguin to produce engaging written content for our website, social media platforms, newsletters, and podcasts. If you're ready to make an impact in the world of publishing and connect with readers everywhere, we'd love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities:

• Collaborate on the development and implementation of content marketing campaigns for digital platforms, including websites, social media, email, and podcasts.

• Pitch content ideas for campaigns based on audience insights and data to internal stakeholders.

• Plan and write engaging website content to support content marketing campaigns.

• Support the Penguin Podcast with content planning, guest booking, recording logistics, and coordination with the production company.

• Check podcast scripts, upload final files to Acast with correct metadata, and update the Podcast hub on the Penguin website.

• Organise books, assets, and author time in coordination with Publishing Houses.

• Collaborate with our Consumer Loyalty team to survey Newsletter audiences for content insights and community building.

• Brief our Creative Design team on assets for podcasts and content campaigns.

• Create edit, and proofread content using a CMS, and provide administrative support by processing invoices and maintaining budget trackers.

What you will bring

Essential criteria:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong command of grammar, punctuation, and style.

• Strong organisational skills and project management abilities.

• Ability to multitask, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.

• Effective collaboration with internal teams and external partners.

• Attention to detail and commitment to high editorial standards.

Preferred criteria:

• Experience using content management systems, ideally WordPress.

• Proficiency with analytic tools such as Google Analytics and Adobe.

Application instructions

Please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining why you are the right candidate for the role by 11:59pm on Sunday 5th January.

• Please ensure you include a cover letter, as it is a crucial part of our assessment process. The cover letter offers an opportunity to show how your experience and interests align with the role requirements. Typically, we expect the cover letter to be no more than one or two pages in length.

• Please note we are looking for someone to join the team as soon as possible, but we are also happy to accommodate a reasonable notice period for the right candidate.

• We anticipate a two-stage interview process which may include a virtual first-stage interview and in-person second stage interview. We are happy to discuss this further with you throughout the recruitment process.

Salary

£21,403 (pro-rated salary equivalent to £35,672 full-time salary) plus benefits.

What you can expect from us

Our people are the heart of our business, and we work hard to support a culture of responsibility and recognition.

Our benefits include:

• Financial – income protection, life assurance, childcare allowance

• Wellbeing – healthcare cash plan, critical illness cover, health checks

• Lifestyle – enhanced parental leave, tech scheme, free and discounted books

For our full benefits list please visit: https://www.penguinrandomhousecareers.co.uk/what-we-offer/

Hybrid working

While our offices across the UK are places to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues, we recognise that flexibility around where you work is just as important. For this role we expect up to two days p/week in our offices in London. We are happy to discuss this hybrid working arrangement with you throughout your recruitment process.

About Penguin

We’re the UK’s largest publisher; made up of some 2,000 people and publishing over 1,500 books each year. Our doors are open to all kinds of talent. In a constantly evolving industry, we work hard to stretch the definition of the word publisher. Here, you’ll work with a breadth of talent who all play their part to make each of our books a success. Together, we make books for everyone because a book can change anyone.

The recruitment process

You can read about our recruitment process at https://www.penguinrandomhousecareers.co.uk/how-we-hire/

As a Disability Confident Committed organisation, we offer interviews to candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role, and opt-in on their application form. There may be times when the volume of applications means we cannot take all eligible candidates to interview.

We encourage you to tell us about any reasonable adjustments you may need by emailing PRHCareersUK@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk. Remember, you only need to share what you are comfortable to for us to support your request.

Please note, we are not able to accept agency CVs for this role. Any CVs sent speculatively will not be eligible for a fee.

Company: Penguin Books Limited 

Country: United Kingdom 

State/Region: London 

City: London 

Postal Code: SW11 7BW 

Job ID: 276406