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 a channel manager to join our editorial team! In this role you’ll play a key role in driving ambitious, data-informed growth across off-platform channels while staying true to our editorial values. Your unique perspective will directly contribute to our journalism and help us reach new and more diverse audiences.
This is a 12 month fixed-term contract or internal staff secondment.
About the role
- Ensure Guardian journalism is presented in the right format, on the right platform, at the right time.
- Identify new formats and opportunities to reach new audiences and build communities.
- Manage content calendars, integrating comms, marketing and commercial messaging to ensure output aligns with strategic aims
- Analyse off-platform performance, providing actionable insights to improve impact
- Drive responsible channel growth, optimising for engagement and affinity through data, SEO and platform insights.
- Track trends, monitor competitors, and ensure all off-platform content reflects Guardian style and values.
About you
- Strong understanding of the audience needs and evolving news consumption habits
- Deep knowledge of platform-native formats and video-first algorithms across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube
- Ability to use performance data to inform decisions and drive improvement
- Experience building and managing content calendars, including developing repeatable formats and series
- Proven track record of driving audience growth, engagement and community/affinity
- Experience collaborating across teams and partner
- 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 at least 3 days a week from our offices in Kings Cross, central London.
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.
The salary for this NUJ position starts from £55,000 with a package commensurate with the skills, level of experience and responsibilities of the role.
How to apply
To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you’d love to take on this role, and why you’re a great match for what we’re looking for.
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 Thursday 20th August 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. Please contact Sean on [email protected] to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.
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.
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.
