Job Description

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.

About Yoto

Yoto is a screen-free interactive audio platform for kids. We make carefully connected audio players that kids control, with no microphones, cameras or ads. We have a catalogue of audio that inspires creative play and learning with 1,000+ titles in our card store from top creators, publishers and labels - think Disney, Marvel, Roald Dahl and Universal Music. We also create Yoto Originals like BrainBots

• Voted the 14th fastest-growing private software technology company in Britain in The Sunday Times 100 Tech 2025; and named the 94th fastest-growing company in Europe in the prestigious FT1000.

• Ranked 9th in Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2024; and featured in the Sifted 100 fastest-growing startups across the UK&I by revenue growth.

• Featured in Bloomberg’s 25 UK startups to watch in 2023; and ranked second fastest growing tech company in the UK in the Deloitte Fast50.

• Named one of TIME Magazine’s Top 100 Inventions of 2020.

• We’re over 200 employees spread across the world.. and growing!

We’re on a mission to be the soundtrack of childhood, and help families on their own unique adventures. By creating products that inspire independent play, we help families discover and grow with an inspiring world of audio - and we would like you to help us achieve it!

What you’ll be doing

• 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.

What you’ll bring:

• 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.

Salary: £24,000 - £27,000 based on experience

What you can expect from Yoto:

• Flexibility: Hybrid working - At least1 day a week on average in our central London office. You are welcome and encouraged to come in more than this. How you meet the minimum expectation is up to you, to ensure you're happy and productive in your role whilst also getting that vital face time with your colleagues. Take advantage of our ‘work from anywhere’ policy to work from a different location for up to 6 weeks every year. Summer Hours policy to use between the months of June and August.

• Financial: Receive Income Protection, covering long term sickness for up to 2 years and company sick pay that increases with length of service. Life Assurance cover from day one of your service. Workplace Pension offering up to to 3% employer contributions, following probation. Generous employee referral bonus scheme.

• Health & Wellness: Private Medical Insurance via Aviva, or a Wellbeing Allowance to be used for memberships, subscriptions, treatment or therapy. Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) through WeCare and unlimited access to Dental advice and guidance via Toothfairy. Bike to work scheme to promote healthier lifestyles.

• Time Off: 25 days of holiday per year, plus bank holidays. On top of this, you also receive your birthday off, plus 1 extra day of holiday for every year worked after you hit your 2 year anniversary, up to 5 extra days. After 4 years of service, you are also eligible for our sabbatical policy offering up to 3 months' of unpaid sabbatical.

• Helping Families: Variety of family-friendly leave, including enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, pregnancy loss and carers leave. Unlock savings with our workplace nursery scheme, designed to support parents of preschool-aged children.

• People & Planet: Up to 2 volunteer days a year. A Book Allowance of up to £50 a year to contribute to your professional development.

• Fun Perks: You receive your very own Yoto player and starter pack of cards! Regular company socials and celebrations, including our annual YotoFest!

Equity and Diversity

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 ( check out our DEI selection), 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. Take a look at our website for more information on our approach to People and Planet

Please only apply or engage with Yoto jobs posted on our careers page ( careers.yotoplay.com or careers.yotoplay.com/en). All correspondence from our Talent team will only come through Teamtailor, our application tracking system.