Newsletter Lead (1 year FTC)

Newsletter Lead, Wake Up Productions, UK

1 year FTC with the possibility of extension. London Bridge, Hybrid

Wake Up Productions is one of the fastest-growing digital media companies in the UK; producing some of the most-watched news and opinion content on You Tube and podcast platforms globally. Our brands - including Piers Morgan Uncensored, The Royals Uncensored, History Uncensored and a growing Sport franchise - reach millions of viewers and subscribers every week. We also make TV shows for broadcast partners and have more exciting new brands in development.

We are looking for a sharp, fast and versatile Newsletter Lead / Staff Journalist to join our digital team. This is a writing-first role, but it sits at the intersection of editorial, social media and content production and no two days will look the same.

• Write and publish regular newsletter updates across our portfolio of brands, tailored to each vertical's audience and tone.
• Develop subscriber-only briefings - fast, intelligent, readable summaries of news, stories and behind-the-scenes context that reward people for subscribing.
• Work closely with on-air talent to capture their voice, perspective and reaction to breaking news and major stories.
• Ensure every edition is accurate, well-sourced and on-brand.

• Write news stories and short-form editorial pieces that can live on our websites, apps and social channels.
• React quickly to breaking news - we move fast and we need someone who can too
• Bring your own editorial instincts: spot the stories our audience cares about before they do.

• Help create behind-the-scenes content that gives subscribers an inside view of how we make the shows.
• Comfortable creating multimedia content - or keen to learn quickly.
• Contribute ideas for exclusive subscriber content that deepens the relationship between brands, talent and audience.

• A fast, accurate, colourful writer who produces clean copy under pressure and to deadline
• Digitally native - you live in the same media landscape as our audiences dp and you know what they are reading, watching and talking about
• Comfortable moving between tones: witty and punchy for PMU, authoritative for History, refined for The Royals, fan-facing for Sport
• Social media savvy - you understand our platforms and what makes them tick
• Excited by talent-led media and comfortable working closely with high-profile personalities
• Highly organised and self-directed: this role touches multiple brands and requires you to manage your own workload while meeting targets and remaining brand-aligned
• Comfortable with change, curveballs and challenges - we are building something big and want you to help shape it

• Experience writing newsletters, subscriber publications or news stories for notable titles or bands
• Background in digital journalism, media or publishing
• Experience creating or editing short-form video or behind-the-scenes content
• Familiarity with newsletter platforms such as Beehiiv or similar
• Understanding of You Tube, podcast and subscription revenue models
• Immediate availability of before October 2026 start an advantage

• A front-row seat at one of the most ambitious independent media companies in the UK
• Direct access to major talent and major stories
• An agile, growing and speedy team where your contribution is visible and your ideas are heard

Salary:
Competitive - range to be shared at first stage conversation

Location:

London - with some remote or hybrid working around production schedules and working patterns

Due to the volume of applications, the closing date for this position will be reviewed on a daily basis so we encourage a timely application. If you have not heard back within 10 days of your application unfortunately this will mean you have been unsuccessful.

We believe that diversity is a strength, and welcome applications from all backgrounds and identities, and you will be asked about any accommodations to support you within the recruitment process.