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 picture editor to oversee the picture editing of the Filter – the Guardian’s independent product reviews and recommendations section, which offers our readers trustworthy buying advice and sustainable shopping ideas.
This is a 12-month fixed-term contract or staff secondment.
About the role
- Work to tight deadlines to generate creative, engaging and appropriate images for the Filter
- Help shape the Filter’s visual identity in the strongest, most imaginative ways, across different platforms.
- Research, resize, upload and caption product photos; liaise with PR contacts
- Create cut outs and composite images for Filter articles, using Photoshop
- Commission original photography and video for products and features
- Brief and coach writers on photographing and videoing the products they’re testing
- Create loops from video created by writers and photographers to embed within articles
- Provide social media assets
- Clear copyright and credits
About you
- Proven experience in picture editing, ideally within the national media online
- A desire to bring ambitious, creative thinking to how we present our journalism on the Filter, from illustrations to shoots to stop motion graphics; video; and social media content
- Thorough understanding of copyright and image licensing
- Confidence using Photoshop and Canva to edit images and video
- Knowledge of video editing software
- Knowledge of Figma for social media content
- Sound knowledge of picture agencies and libraries and online archives
- Experience of commissioning photographs
- Experience of handling budgets and fee negotiation
- Demonstrable interest in photography and design
- A good network of contacts
- 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 which outlines 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 Thursday 4th June 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 Brinkley on [email protected] to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.
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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.
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