Digital Production Executive, 12 month fixed term contract

Digital Production Executive (up to £26,000) 12 month fixed term contract

Part time - 4 days per week

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.

We’re the destination for people looking to get more from the things they love. We’re here to inspire, fuel, encourage and educate.

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 

As Digital Production Executive (Digital Editions), you’ll produce, quality-check and publish digital magazine issues across our iOS and Android apps. You’ll manage end-to-end delivery for both PDF and enhanced editions, ensuring issues go live accurately and on time, coordinating closely with editorial teams and third-party partners. 

As a Digital Production Executive, you will;

• Produce PDF issues and upload to third party FTP/SFTPs. 

• Liaise with third party technology companies that convert print/digital media into our publishing systems (Purple Manager / Purple HUB). 

• Check key details of issues like the cover and issue description before publishing. 

• Edit and proof enhanced digital editions whilst coordinating with brand teams and making the necessary updates and fixes. Work with our publishing partner, Rhapsody to facilitate editing support needs 

• Set up in-app purchases (IAP) for issues on the Apple App Store and Google Play (with training). 

• Prepare yearly production schedules for all issues (regular and special) and distribute to the necessary third-party publishers. 

• Provide support and short-term cover for Digital Editions Manager in their absence with appropriate training

Requirements

• Experience working with digital publishing (desirable) 

• Experience working with file transfer tools and workflows (desirable) 

• Strong attention to detail 

• Calm under pressure and able to manage multiple deadlines/projects at one time 

• Clear communication skills 

• Basic knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop would be advantageous

• Word and Excel 

• Proactive and adaptable 

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