Content Assistant, Yoto
6 month Fixed-Term Contract
£24-27k
1+ day a week in office
Interactive audio platform for kids
Posted today
Interactive audio platform for kids
101-200 employees
Posted today
£24-27k
1+ day a week in office
101-200 employees
Company mission
To help parents inspire the next generation of independent, creative minds.
Role
Who you are
- 1–2+ years of admin experience - a bonus if in publishing, TV/film, toys or licensing
- A sharp eye for detail with hands-on proofreading experience and the ability to give clear, constructive feedback
- Comfortable picking up new tools and systems quickly 0 experience with platforms like Shopify, Monday, or a CMS is a bonus
- Brilliantly organised, with the ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities
- A strong communicator, able to work well in a collaborative team environment and can manage multiple stakeholders
- Demonstrable ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
- A proven multitasker and problem-solver who can think on their feet
What the job involves
- We’re looking for a Content Assistant to support the management of a catalogue of over 1,000 Yoto cards
- You'll work closely with the Content Operations Coordinators; supporting the team across a range of tasks where no two days are the same
- Assisting the Content Operations team with managing a catalogue of over 1,000 cards at various stages of production and liaising with internal teams to solve any issues that arise
- Proofreading all copy and checking printer proofs before they go to print. (e.g: on our creative studio and supply chain board)
- Organising all partner art and audio files from publishers and record labels, as well as gathering and inputting any outstanding metadata for titles into our Master Content Tracker
- Setting up new titles end-to-end - from creating job folders and card IDs to generating GTINs and validating metadata
- Bringing content to life on our platform: adding audio, clipping previews, selecting chapter icons and briefing bespoke artwork to the Design team
- Uploading titles to all Shopify sites before launch and being the point of contact for any updates including tagging titles for sales initiatives
- Uploading and maintaining live podcasts, creating card IDs, testing icons, clipping audio previews and scheduling, setting up and taking down free content in the app
- Handling contractual distribution, sending copies to partners and internal stakeholders as required
- Supporting stock management, including checking statuses and logging weekly arrivals
- Maintaining our office card library, keeping it organised and up to date
Salary benchmarks
Our take
A key development in the last 5 years has been a move towards screen-based kids entertainment like apps and streaming services. However, more recently there have been concerns that excessive screen time for children can be damaging to health and development. So, many consumers are looking for alternative products which will expose children to modernity without the drawbacks of many modern devices. This is the demand which Yoto is setting out to capitalise on.
Yoto's product - a screen-free audio platform - enables children to access features such as audiobooks, podcasts, and soundscapes via physical cards inserted into the device. The Yoto Player has received considerable early praise from consumers and from investors also, who granted Yoto considerable funding.
Perhaps the most difficult challenge for a business operating in the highly competitive children's toys market is keeping its product current. However, Yoto's software is fully customisable, meaning that alongside its library of content, parents can add their own audio files to the device to suit the interests of their children. This imbibes Yoto with a customisability that gives it an edge, especially as children's tastes change with age.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Meet the team
11 people
Niamh Power, Tech Lead Manager
Our mission
Looking after Yoto's native iOS & Android apps, which allow parents to control and manage their players, their library and discovering new contentInsights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Jun 2024
$22m
SERIES B
May 2021
$17m
SERIES A
Total funding: $39.1m
Company benefits
- Your birthday off
- Choice-based approach to where you work - we encourage everyone to come in to the office minimum once a month
- A Work from Anywhere policy giving you the opportunity to work from a different location for a temporary period
- Yoto player and starter pack of cards
- Company socials and celebrations, including our annual Yoto Fest
- 2x volunteer days a year
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Family-friendly leave
- 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
- Workplace pension
- Private Medical Insurance or Wellbeing Allowance
- Dental advice and guidance
- Income Protection
- Life Assurance
Company HQ
Somers Town, London, UK
Articles
Leadership
Ben Drury
(Co-Founder & CEO)He has extensive experience as a Non Executive Director for the likes of Marmalade and Intercede. Since 2016, he has also been a board member and investor for Pimoroni.
Filip Denker
(Co-Founder & CTO)People progressing
Beth is our wonderful Head of Product, she got promoted to the position after 2 years as a Senior Product Manager.
Niamh is our superstar Tech Lead Manager for the iOS team, she got promoted to the position after 18 months as a Senior iOS Engineer.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Yoto
Clemence Strobl (Talent & People Manager)
- At Yoto, we love creating a world where childhood is rich with discovery and joy. We’re also passionate about building a workplace where everyone can thrive - both professionally and personally. We value flexibility and give our team the freedom to balance life and work in ways that suit them.
- We're committed to fostering a safe, diverse, and inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of their background, feel valued and supported. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion group holds bi-monthly forums to elevate diverse voices and perspectives, ensuring everyone at Yoto feels heard, respected, and appreciated.
- We don’t just embrace differences - we celebrate them. We share audio content from a vibrant and diverse community of creators, and we are building a team that reflects that same diversity. We invite candidates from all walks of life to explore opportunities with us and join a company that champions flexibility, equity, and inclusion.
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