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 YouTube 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.
What You’ll Do
Newsletter & Subscriber Content
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.
News Writing & Editorial
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.
Behind the Scenes Content
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.
You
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
Preferred
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 YouTube, podcast and subscription revenue models
Immediate availability or ability to start before October 2026 an advantage
What We Offer
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
Location: London – with some remote or hybrid working around production schedules and working patterns
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