Location: London-based (minimum 2 days in office)
Reporting to: Executive Director & Founding Editor of The Break—Down
Term: 4 days (32 hours) per week. Fixed for two years, with likelihood of renewal.
Pay: £36,000 per annum (pro rata of £45,000 full-time equivalent)
Deadline: 9am 9th March 2026The Digital Content Lead will play a central, hands-on role in expanding the reach and impact of Planet B’s work. They will be responsible for the production, publishing, distribution and optimisation of digital content across platforms, with a focus on flagship projects including The Break—Down and Macrodose.
The role involves shaping raw material into effective digital outputs - clipping content, writing titles, show notes and social copy, applying branding, and producing promotional assets from templates. The hired candidate will manage and publish newsletters, maintain web and social channels (including planning for new product launches), and distribute audio and video via platforms such as Spotify for Creators, YouTube and Patreon.
They will coordinate with contributors, monitor performance, and use audience insight to refine formats, schedules and distribution strategies. Ultimately, success in this role will be measured by digital growth, especially subscription targets, which will be key to Planet B’s organisational development.
