You’ll be joining a high-performing and close-knit content team at the heart of Bauer Media’s Scottish radio network. Working across iconic brands including Clyde 1, Forth 1, Tay FM, Northsound 1 and MFR, this team connects with millions of listeners every week.
It’s a collaborative, down-to-earth environment where people genuinely enjoy working together. You’ll be part of a settled and experienced team, blending long-standing industry expertise with fresh energy and new ideas. With a strong focus on delivering great content and supporting each other to do your best work.
The Difference you will make
This is a rare opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role within Scotland’s biggest radio network. You’ll work closely with the Content Director to shape and deliver outstanding content across multiple brands, helping to drive audience growth and keep us ahead in a competitive and fast-evolving media landscape.
You’ll lead from the front; developing talent, guiding teams, and bringing clarity and direction to a busy, multi-brand environment. From managing producers to working with a wide pool of freelance presenters, your impact will be felt across the entire network.
Your role
As Deputy Content Director, you’ll support the delivery of content strategy while leading teams and helping to shape the creative output across the network.
Responsibilities
- Supporting the Content Director in leading content across multiple brands
- Managing and developing a team of producers and freelance talent
- Driving a high-performance culture through coaching and feedback
- Shaping engaging, audience-focused content across platforms
- Using audience insight to inform content decisions
- Collaborating across commercial, marketing and digital teams
The Skills you will bring
- Experience in radio, audio, or related media
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Understanding of audience engagement and content delivery
- Awareness of the Scottish media landscape
Nice to Have
- Experience managing freelance talent pools
- Multi-platform experience (broadcast, digital, social)
Working Pattern / Location
Hybrid role based in Glasgow, 4-5 days in office, with one of those in Edinburgh.
What’s in it for you
- Access to Bauer Academy for personal development
- Enhanced Maternity/Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay
- You’ll have 28 days holiday, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days to use.
- You’ll have the opportunity for flexible working.
- And much more! Find the full details of our benefits here
We are an international employer and equal opportunities are important to us. That’s why we welcome everyone in their uniqueness, regardless of e.g. religion, gender, skin color, disability in our house.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or a long term health condition, and need us to make any reasonable adjustments or do anything differently during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing careershub@bauermedia.co.uk
We are actively recruiting for this position, so the job advert may close earlier than expected.
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