Deputy Director (Content)

TL;DR

Deputy Director (Content): Leading content strategy and creative output for Scotland’s largest radio network with an accent on team development, audience growth, and multi-brand management. Focus on driving high-performance culture, shaping engaging content across platforms, and collaborating with commercial and digital teams to maintain market leadership.

Location: Hybrid role based in Glasgow, 4-5 days in office, with one of those in Edinburgh.

Company

A leading international media business operating across print, digital, and audio broadcasting, reaching millions of people with popular brands in nine countries.

What you will do

• Support the Content Director in leading content strategy across multiple radio brands.
• Manage and develop a team of producers and freelance talent.
• Drive a high-performance culture through effective coaching and feedback.
• Shape engaging, audience-focused content across broadcast, digital, and social platforms.
• Utilize audience insights to inform creative decisions and content delivery.
• Collaborate closely with commercial, marketing, and digital departments.

Requirements

• Experience in radio, audio, or related media industries.
• Proven track record in people management and team leadership.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Deep understanding of audience engagement and content delivery.
• Awareness of the Scottish media landscape.

Nice to have

• Experience managing freelance talent pools.
• Multi-platform experience including broadcast, digital, and social media.
• Content strategy development experience.

Culture & Benefits

• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays and 2 volunteer days.
• Access to Bauer Academy for personal and professional development.
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave pay.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Collaborative and down-to-earth team environment.