About Us

Sleepiest is an award-winning sleep app and podcast network on a mission to help people of all ages rest, relax, and reconnect. With over 7 million downloads on iOS and more than 80 million podcast streams since 2021, we’ve become a trusted companion in bedtime routines around the world.

Our flagship kids show, Koala Moon, was named Best Kids Show at the 2024 British Podcast Awards and since launching in 2021, it has grown 105% year on year across podcast platforms. Our Koala Moon YouTube channel has also expanded an incredible 1300% in just the past 6 months. As we grow, the Koala Kids brand is becoming the heart of our creative focus, with exciting new projects launching across audio, video, and beyond.

Our Mission

“Engage, enlighten and relax young minds with mindful entertainment. To enjoy their world today, sleep better tonight and live fully, forever.”

We’re Hiring: Kids Audio Lead

We’re on the lookout for a brilliant and experienced Kids Audio Lead to join our small and mighty Koala Kids network team – home to the hit Bedtime Story show Koala Moon with over 50 million listens as well as; Koala Shine, Koala Tots, and Koala Sleep Sounds.

This role focuses on driving the creative direction, producing and overseeing all of our kids content across the network. It’s a dream opportunity for someone who’s passionate about mindful children’s audio, with a passion for creativity, has sharp editorial instincts, and thrives on managing multiple projects with precision.

What you’ll be doing:

As our Lead Kids Audio Producer, supported by our Content Director, you’ll oversee the creation and delivery of content across the Koala Kids Network, which includes Koala Moon, Koala Shine, Koala Tots, and Koala Sleep Sounds.

You’ll manage the full production pipeline – from story planning with our writers, editing and writing scripts, advising on sound design and publishing the episodes – ensuring every episode is thoughtful, high-quality, and aligned with our brand and the Koala-verse.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing content production across multiple shows
• Collaborating with writers, hosts, sound engineers & YouTube editors
• Editing scripts from writers, alongside the opportunity to create your own
• Reviewing raw audio files from our voices and ensuring they’re delivered on time
• Reviewing final audio from our sound engineers for quality and brand alignment
• Planning episode releases and maintaining shared calendars
• Uploading episodes and organising content across platforms (Megaphone, Art19, Apple Podcasts Connect)
• Writing and developing promotional and bonus content
• Building community by managing listener shoutouts and requests
• Reviewing platform data and using insights to guide future content
• Submitting content for editorial consideration on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more
• Helping to grow subscriptions and support community engagement

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in content production (audio engineering experience is not required)
• Strong creative writing and editorial skills, with a good understanding of young audiences
• Keen interest in podcasts, YouTube & children’s entertainment
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple shows and deadlines
• Skilled at collaborating with writers, sound designers, hosts, and artists
• Creative thinker who loves audio storytelling, world building and character-driven content
• A desire to create meaningful content that makes a difference to people’s lives
• A good fit for our small, collaborative team – someone who values creativity, kindness, and curiosity with a high attention to detail
• Bonus: Experience with Podcast Hosting platforms

What we offer:

• Flat management structure where good ideas win
• Fast action on decisions
• Freedom to be creative across varied projects
• Flexible working environment
• 25 days of holiday + UK Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to make a real difference in millions of listeners lives

Details:

• Full-time, hybrid role (flexible working with 3 days per week in our Leeds office)
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Immediate start
• Applications close Sunday 20th July

Sound like you? Or someone you know? We’d love to hear from you.