About Immediate Media Co
What is Immediate Media Co?
Immediate is one of the UK's biggest consumer publishers, and the home of some of the country's most loved media brands — including Radio Times, BBC Good Food and BBC Gardeners' World magazine, alongside titles such as BBC History. Its trusted, quality content reaches millions of people a month across digital, print, video, podcasts, apps and live events, spanning food, gardening, history, fitness, entertainment and more.
The company describes itself as "a purpose-driven company, focused on bringing more joy to our audiences by helping them get more out of the things they love." In recent years Immediate has leaned heavily into subscriptions and apps, building out "All Access" products across Good Food, Radio Times, BBC Gardeners' World and BBC History, and pairing its heritage editorial brands with modern, data-driven growth and performance marketing.
Where will I work?
Immediate is headquartered in London, working from a newly renovated modern office "with lots of collaborative spaces," with some roles also based in Bristol. The company operates flexible / hybrid working year-round, so most teams split their time between the office and home. Live roles span editorial, marketing, product, design, engineering, sales and operations — and are UK-based.
What is the Immediate Media team like?
Immediate describes "an open, collaborative, and dynamic culture that empowers our people to thrive and give their best," underpinned by company values and "a desire to do the right thing for our people and the planet." It runs an active Diversity & Inclusion network, comprehensive well-being programmes and a clear sustainability strategy. As an equal-opportunities employer it explicitly welcomes applicants returning to work after a career break, maternity leave or caring responsibilities. The working environment is deliberately relaxed, with regular socials including an annual summer festival.
Work-Life Balance
Immediate's headline perk is its company-wide early finish Fridays, offered alongside flexible / hybrid working all year round (the exact Friday finish time isn't published). Time off is generous: 25 days' holiday plus a day off for your birthday, and the office closes between Christmas and New Year on top of your annual entitlement. Family support is strong, with enhanced paternity, adoption and surrogacy leave, plus dedicated pregnancy-loss, fertility and carers policies.
Perks and Benefits
- Early finish Fridays, year-round, alongside flexible / hybrid working
- 25 days' holiday + your birthday off + paid Christmas–New Year office closure (on top of your allowance)
- Enhanced family policies: paternity, adoption & surrogacy leave, plus pregnancy-loss, fertility & carers policies
- Competitive pension plan + Life Assurance
- Well-being programme with Mental Health First Aiders & Champions, plus talks & workshops
- Tailored learning & development via an in-house platform and LinkedIn Learning
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Regular company socials, including an annual summer festival
- A newly renovated, collaborative London office