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Deputy Director (Content)

Glasgow / Edinburgh HYBRID

Our Team: How we enrich everyday life
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 include, but are not limited to:
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
Proven people management experience
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)
Content strategy experience


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
28 days holiday, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days
Access to Bauer Academy for personal development
Enhanced Maternity/Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay
Flexible working opportunities
And much more!



Date Approved

05/06/26

Deadline For Applications

19/06/26

Job Title

Deputy Director (Content)

Location

Glasgow / Edinburgh

Remote Working Options

Hybrid Working

Salary/Rate

tbc

Contract Type

Permanent

Duration

n/a

Industry

Radio

Minimum Experience

1-3 Credits

Preferred Genre Experience

Not Specified
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