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.
We are now looking for two assistant editors, features (one permanent, two-days per week and one 7-month fixed term contract or staff secondment, five-days per week) to support the executive editor, features, and their deputies in editing all online features. Guardian features cover a wide range of topics including interviews with everyone from actors to activists; pieces on lifestyle such as food, fashion and relationships; and getting behind the story on wider issues. You will be working with top writers and columnists.
About the role
- Edit features content from commission to publication
- Act as deputy on the features section when the Executive editor, features, or their deputies, are away
- Originate feature, opinion, interactive and multimedia ideas in print and online
- Help commission staff and freelancers
- Establish good working relationships with colleagues and external contacts
- Represent the features section when required
- Edit copy to an extremely high standard
- Liaise with other desks – pictures/ design/ production/ multimedia
- Engage with readers in an imaginative way
About you
- Experience working in a busy newsroom for a newspaper, magazine or website
- Proven track record of editing and commissioning
- An understanding of the issues and stories that might connect with the Guardian’s readership
- Experience and understanding of editing for web platforms
- Knowledge and appreciation of Guardian style
- Experience of working with long form journalism
- Ideally you will have a demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to the role.
We actively encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media.
How to apply
To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter, indicating which role you're interested in (permanent or fixed-term), outlining why you’d love to take on this role, and why you’re a great match for what we’re looking for.
The closing date for applications is July 2nd 2026.
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 30 days of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) pro rata 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.
You are entitled to life cover, income protection, and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance.
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.
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