Job Description
Puzzles Contractor — UK & Australia
Hybrid | London
12-Month Contract
£285 PAYE per day + holiday/per day
We’re partnering with one of the world’s most recognised consumer technology brands to find a Puzzles Contractor to lead the editorial programming and publication of online puzzles content across the UK and Australia.
This is a rare opportunity to join a globally loved ecosystem known for premium digital experiences, working on engaging daily content enjoyed by millions of users worldwide.
We’re looking for someone with a strong background in crossword editing, puzzle construction, and word games, combined with excellent editorial instincts and a passion for audience engagement.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Shape and manage the puzzles content strategy for UK and Australian audiences, creating a distinctive editorial voice for each market.
Own the daily publishing calendar — including puzzle curation, scheduling, launches, and user notifications.
Collaborate with editorial, product, design, and engineering teams across the UK, Australia, and US.
️ Maintain high editorial standards while aligning local programming with wider global strategy.
Work closely with external puzzle and content partners, providing editorial guidance and feedback.
Monitor performance, identify issues, and use analytics to optimise engagement and improve the user experience.
What We’re Looking for:
Proven experience editing and/or constructing crossword puzzles and word games for UK and Australian audiences.
Experience running or contributing to a crossword or puzzles programme within a media, publishing, or digital content environment.
Strong editorial judgment with excellent awareness of culture, trends, and audience interests.
Highly organised with the ability to manage fast-paced daily publishing workflows.
Experience using CMS and digital publishing platforms is highly desirable.
If you’re passionate about puzzles, editorial storytelling, and creating engaging daily experiences for users, we’d love to hear from you.
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