Development Producer
Goalhanger Goalhanger

Development Producer

Full-time
From 30,000 £ per year To 40,000 £ per year

Posted 2 months ago

About Goalhanger

Goalhanger is one of the UK’s most exciting independent media companies, the team behind some of the world’s most successful shows, including The Rest Is Politics, The Rest Is History, The Rest Is Football, The Rest Is Entertainment, and a fast-growing slate. We’re a creative, fast-moving organisation with big ambitions and a brilliant team that makes them happen.

We’re looking for a development producer to help us deliver our next stage of growth.

This is a pivotal role for the person who wants to turn creative ideas into a tangible reality. As a key part of pilot creation as a creative producer and a cross-functional project manager for launches, you will serve a key role in the development process.

Acting as a main point of contact during the launch process and supporting several department projects, with expert project management and a creative eye. You’ll thrive in an environment where you can dive into the details of content development while collaborating across teams to create world-class shows at scale.

The Role
  • Creative Build & Talent Management: Record and edit pilots and chemistry tests, brief and closely produce high-profile talent to ensure the highest standards from the outset.
  • Project Management Support: Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Digital, and Commercial teams to shepherd projects from greenlight to launch.
  • Launch Excellence: Support the development team and Executive Producers in the smooth launch of new shows and formats.
  • High-Level Research: Provide key research to support the C-suite and Heads of Department in assessing the viability of new ideas and stories.
  • Department Communications: Manage monthly department reports and all-team newsletter round-ups, ensuring operational excellence and transparency.
  • Coordination & Facilitation: Coordinate key meetings between leadership and external parties, collating and refining notes to drive projects forward.
  • Pitch Management: Act as the first point of contact for pitches, reviewing and compiling recommendations for the department.
  • Industry Innovation: Stay across new trends, spot potential talent, and new content ideas to support the creative growth of the company.
Requirements
  • Talent Experience: A proven track record working directly with high-profile talent and their management teams.
  • End-to-End Production: Experience producing concepts from initial research through to recording and final editing.
  • Technical Proficiency: Ability to edit audio and video within the Adobe Suite and run recording in the studio and on location.
  • Research Rigour: A love for traditional research methods and experience providing detailed research packs for hosts.
  • Operational Detail: Exceptional attention to detail, whether you are managing complex project timelines or refining an edit.
  • Sector Expertise: A deep knowledge of the podcasting and digital content sector, with a passion for creative storytelling.
  • Adaptability: Comfort operating in a fast-growing, high-autonomy environment where needs are constantly evolving.
  • Professionalism: A knack for calmness and the ability to juggle multiple priorities under pressure.

Why join Goalhanger?

  • A rare opportunity to help shape the content development of one of the UK’s most influential media companies.
  • A creative, collaborative, close-knit team that genuinely cares about its work and each other.
  • Take a central role in shaping the next generation of shows from initial concept to launch, with the scope to work across various genres and broaden your expertise as our content slate expands
  • Competitive salary and benefits, plus opportunities for growth within the role as our team and content portfolio expand.
  • A working environment that values curiosity, autonomy, humour, delivery and purpose.

How to apply:

Closing date: 27th February 2026, 5pm.
Send us your CV and statement on the following:

  • Describe a specific time you spotted a ‘small’ detail during a production or research phase that could have derailed a project if ignored. How did you catch and fix it without slowing down the project’s schedule? (250 words max)
  • Share a content creator or podcast you think is currently ‘killing it’ in terms of audience engagement and brand building, and name the most important production choices that you think are its ‘secret sauce.’  (250 words max)

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Goalhanger is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, communities, and experiences.

Adjustments & Accessibility

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will be hap

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