Content Producer – Heritage Comics (12-month FTC)

At DC Thomson we are a business with a purpose – to make a positive impact on the communities we serve.

We are home to some of the world’s best loved media brands, organised around local news and radio, companionship, kids, advocacy, energy, puzzles and hobbies.

The Courier, The Press & Journal, The Sunday Post, Beano, Stylist, Puzzler, The People’s Friend, My Weekly, bunkered, Energy Voice, Findmypast and Brightsolid are just some of the brands you might know us for.

Deeply rooted in our communities, we are investing in data, technology and talent to unlock a new level of understanding about what really matters to our customers. This is how we are shaping the future of media.

We’re changing the way we work to create a flexible, collaborative, learning-led culture that draws on expertise from across the organisation to create award-winning content and cultural moments that make audiences want to be part of our communities.

Our HQ is in Dundee and we have bases around the UK employing over 1,200 extraordinarily creative colleagues working in a mix of office/home/hybrid. They’re passionate about being part of the story of so many well-loved brands and they’re crucial to our ambitions for the company.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has risen in DC Thomson’s vibrant comic’s department.

DC Thomson’s Heritage Brands team are looking to recruit a talented Content Producer. Reporting to the Heritage Brands Content Editor, you will aid the team with the creation of Commando, The Broons & Oor Wullie, and classic archive projects involving some of DC Thomson’s most beloved brands.

In this role, you will be expected to write interesting and excellent copy, as well as generate innovative ideas and fantastic content relevant to the Heritage Brands titles. You will read and edit new script submissions, sub-edit scripts ensuring they are prepared for artists, create clear write-ups for the design team and create cover briefs for artists which are informative and allow for eye-catching and appropriate art. In addition, you will be required to proof pages to a continuously high standard, with meticulous attention to detail and meeting all style guide expectations. You should also have a great eye for comic art.

Working closely with the rest of the Heritage Brands team, you will help develop creative ideas for brand expansion and help with web management and running social media channels. Our ideal candidate will have fantastic communication skills and the ability to establish good relationships with other departments and freelancers.

It is expected that the successful candidate will be educated to degree level or equivalent, with experience working within comics or magazine publishing desirable.

We are looking for someone with a great passion for comics and enthusiasm for the Heritage Brand’s bright future. Enlist today!

Essential

• The candidate is expected to be able to work to a high standard, skilled in proof reading, copy writing, and editing.
• A great understanding of comics, particularly in relation to the Heritage Brand titles and/or adventure comics, with a keen eye for comic art detail.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to create innovative ideas for potential brand expansion, and confidence in working with social media outlets.
• It is expected that the successful candidate will be educated to degree level or equivalent.

Desirable

• Experience working within a publishing company, ideally with experience in comics.
• A clear understanding of the Heritage Brand titles and their audience.

 To apply for this role, please follow our online application process and submit a CV and cover letter.

This is a full-time position 12 Month Fixed Term Contract, working 35 hours per week from our Dundee Office.  The role presents the opportunity for hybrid working that will include a minimum 2 days per month in our Dundee office. We offer a generous package including 34 days holiday, Health Cash Plan, excellent Pension, a competitive salary, and many more staff discounts and benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from everyone and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or any other protected characteristics.

If you have any issues with your application, please email recruitment@dcthomson.co.uk

Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early once we have received suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.