Job Description
Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals, and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture.
Earlier this year we launched Guardian Studios, our new creative hub for personality-led video. Created as part of a multi-year transformation programme, Guardian Studios will strive to bring new audiences to the best of what the Guardian is, by creating a slate of new video shows to launch on YouTube and other digital platforms.
We are now hiring a senior video producer (12 month FTC or internal staff secondment) to join the newly launched team to help deliver this work and shape its future success. This is a highly creative role for someone to shape and create regular shows that will bring new and loyal audiences to Guardian video content.
About the role
- Working with the Executive Producer, Development and the Head of Guardian Studios to develop, pilot and produce new shows.
- Lead and oversee junior team members, signing off edits and social assets
- Take ownership of productions from concept to delivery
- Contribute to idea generation and pitch to senior leadership
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders to develop and pilot new formats
- Plan and produce screen tests and pilot recordings
- Research and book guests
- Schedule and produce recordings on time and within budget
- Work with social teams to create platform-specific content (e.g. Instagram, TikTok)
- Use analytics to inform decisions and optimise performance
About you
- Experience of working in video podcasting or digital video
- Experienced in current affairs or popular culture with the ability to find new angles on current topics
- Experience of studio setups, including autocue, lighting, and gallery work
- Familiarity with audio and video workflows, from development through to delivery
- Ability to script and edit video and audio
- Understanding of audience data and metrics used to measure success
- Collaborative, open and inclusive in approach
- Enthusiastic about experimenting with new formats and ways of reaching audiences
- Ideally, you'll have a demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to this role
We actively encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media
We currently operate a hybrid environment working 3 days a week from our offices in Kings Cross.
We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements.
How to apply
Please upload a copy of your latest CV. You don't need to provide a covering letter but we would like you to share your responses to the following two questions:
- Please provide an example of a time you have worked on an exciting format (this could be in any medium). Please tell us what your role was in the process and why it felt innovative.
- What do you think makes a format work for digital video audiences?
Don't worry - we're not looking for an essay response, we'd like you to share one to two paragraphs (the suggested word count is 100-200 words per paragraph) for each question as part of the application process. Please provide your responses to our questions when you complete our application form, along with your CV when you apply.
We appreciate the time taken to prepare each application we receive. We do not use AI-assisted technology to review applications; every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 28th April 2026.
All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs.
Benefits at the Guardian
You'll have six weeks of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 5 days. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available.
We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy.
Culture and wellbeing
We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace. We became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status.
We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and wellbeing. In addition, we also offer free yoga and pilates classes. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.
Our canteen has views overlooking the Regents Canal and caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Learning and development
We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.
