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• Producer

  We’re looking for those with a great ear for audio storytelling, with experience leading the production of narrative longform work, a solid understanding of what it takes to make impactful podcasts that gain critical acclaim and - most crucially - experience as a series or lead producer on a narrative series that they’re proud of.
  
  To apply for the role, please email jobs@novel.audio with the subject line PRODUCER 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. The deadline for applications is 2 June 2022.

  • About the role

    Job Title: Producer
    Location: Emerald Street, Holborn, London / WFH
    Contract Type: 6 months Fixed Term
    Term: Full-Time, 09:30-18:00
    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 an audio producer with a proven track record of leading on longform serialised narrative podcasts.

    Successful candidates will be experienced with the various workflows over the course of a longform series. We’re looking for team players but also producers who can show they have an independent drive, managing productions that are pushed along to hit deadlines whilst maintaining the necessary space for care and attention to detail. A track record of organising feedback sessions in big and small teams - running group listening, collating and then implementing feedback is essential.

    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 a major international project 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.

    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 those from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic backgrounds or those with disabilities.

    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.

  • Key Responsibilities

    • Project management
    • 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
    • Devising and implementing a production schedule
    • Budget management

  • What we're looking for

    • At least 5 years experience as an audio producer
    • A track record of leading longform narrative podcasts
    • A strong understanding of what it takes to tell powerful stories and a highly creative approach to audio production is a must
    • Passionate about documentaries, podcasting and creative audio production with wide ranging listening habits
    • Exceptional organisation and a skilled multitasker
    • Experience creating and maintaining production schedules
    • Proficient audio editor and 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 able to prioritise
    • A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment
    • Attention to detail
    • Editing experience on Descript and Reaper is a significant bonus

  • What you can expect

    • Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (pro rata) depending on experience
    • Bupa private medical insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Income protection
    • Pension
    • Season ticket loan
    • Ride to work scheme
    • 23 days of holiday per year, plus bank holidays and Christmas break

• Producer (Drama)

  We're looking for an experienced producer to bring a fascinating and unusual project to life. The show is part of a development deal in place with one of the world’s leading podcast networks and presents an exciting opportunity for the right person. As Novel continues to grow a slate of longform narrative podcast series, we want to hear from producers with wide-ranging experience in both factual and fiction/drama experience.

  
  To apply for the role, please email jobs@novel.audio 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. The deadline for applications is 2 June 2022.

  • About the role

    Job Title: Producer
    Location: Emerald Street, Holborn, London / WFH
    Contract Type: 2 months, fixed term
    Term: Full-Time, 09:30-18:00
    Start Date: ASAP
    Reports to: Executive Producer
    Direct Line Reports: N/A
    

    The ideal producer has 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.
    
    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.

    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 those from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic backgrounds or those with disabilities.

    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.

  • 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

  • What we're looking for

    • At least 4 years 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
    • Proficient audio editor who is confident with audio file organization
    • Exceptional organisation and a skilled multitasker
    • Experience creating and maintaining production schedules
    • Exceptional written and oral communication skills 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 Descript and Reaper is a significant bonus

  • WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

    • Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (pro rata) depending on experience
    • Bupa private medical insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Income protection
    • Pension
    • Season ticket loan
    • Ride to work scheme
    • 23 days of holiday per year, plus bank holidays and Christmas break

• Researcher

  As Novel continues to grow, we are looking for someone with a great ear for audio storytelling and a dogged and tenacious attitude to research to work on our slate of longform narrative podcasts and entertainment formats. 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.
  
  To apply, please email jobs@novel.audio with the subject line “RESEARCHER JOB” and attach your CV along with 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. The deadline for applications is 2 June 2022.

  • About the role

    Job Title: Researcher
    Location: Emerald Street, London / WFH Contract
    Type: 6 months, fixed term
    Term: Full-Time, 09:30-18:00
    Start Date: ASAP
    Reports to: Executive Producer
    Direct Line Reports: N/A

    We’re looking for someone with a great ear for audio storytelling and a tenacious attitude to uncovering stories to join our team. The successful candidate 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.
    
    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.

    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 those from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic backgrounds or those with disabilities.
    
    Whilst we are based in a central London office, we do have flexible working policies around time and location, in the hope of being as accommodating to individual circumstances as possible.

  • Key Responsibilities

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

  • WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

    • A passion for creative audio production, documentaries and podcasting with wide ranging listening habits is a must
    • Strong opinions on what it takes to tell powerful stories
    • A skilled multitasker with exceptional organisation and time management skills
    • Exceptional written and oral communication skills with junior staff, senior management, clients, interviewees and talent alike
    • Creative thinker, capable of developing progressive approaches to familiar topics
    • Keen problem solver who pays great attention to detail – 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
    • Editing on Descript and Reaper is a significant bonus but time will also be given for developing these skills

  • What you can expect

    • Salary: £24,500 - £26,500 depending on experience
    • Bupa private medical insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Income protection
    • Pension
    • Season ticket loan
    • Ride to work scheme
    • 23 days of holiday per year, plus bank holidays and Christmas break

• Senior Development Producer

  We're looking for an ideas specialist. A pitching machine. For the right person, this could be a senior role. But we’re happy to hear from others who may lack the seniority – but have the ideas.

  
  To apply, please send your CV to jobs@novel.audio, including the one-word phrase ‘devjob’ so your application doesn’t get mislaid in our inbox.

  • About Us

    Here at Novel, we take Development seriously. Podcasts are booming globally, and we’re at the forefront of the British Invasion: every month we sell big narrative show ideas to big American companies like iHeart, Wondery, Gimlet and Audible.

    We’re so good at this that we’re now the largest independent UK audio company with 45 staff, and over 30 shows in production. Almost every one began life in our five-person Development department.

    The range of work is astonishing: from true crime to high-end arts docs. From the likes of Harsh Reality – our US #1 Wondery show about a doomed reality TV star, to the BBC Radio 4 pointy-head stuff of Sideways with Matthew Syed. We’re the first UK company to bag a slate deal with iHeart, and the first to make a show with Gimlet.

    2022 will see us doubling our ambitions again.

  • What We're Looking For

    Someone who can keep pace. An ideas specialist. A pitching machine. Someone who can smash it in terms of coming up with new shows, be those:

    • Narrative shows
    • Always-on shows
    • Quest-structured shows
    • Chat shows
    • Historical shows
    • Pop culture shows
    • Live investigation shows
    • Shows that last 3 eps
    • Or shows that go on forever

    Coming up with great hooks, great stories, and great talent ideas. Be it an investigative mini-series about the dark side of international aid, or an oral history of Don’s Plum.

  • What You Can Expect

    • A competitive salary
    • Bupa private medical insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Income protection
    • Pension
    • Season ticket loan
    • Ride to work scheme
    • 23 days of holiday per year, plus bank holidays and Christmas break