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 looking for a social video producer (podcasts) to film, edit and produce engaging video and graphical content that will grow the audience for the award-winning Today in Focus podcast and other Guardian shows on our social media and video channels. You'll be covering a wide range of UK and international stories, producing videos on such things as housing, pop culture, elections, conflict, education, human rights, technology, and investigations.
This is a full-time 12-month fixed-term contract or internal staff secondment.
About the role
- Work with producers, executive producers and hosts to generate ideas for how episodes can be presented and promoted on social channels
- Generate ideas for additional content that can be filmed and produced to engage social audiences
- Operate studio cameras and direct podcast video shoots
- Edit engaging social video content from our leading podcasts
- Working with podcast producers to brief guests and prepare them for filming episodes of Today in Focus
- Work closely with senior and executive producers to guarantee the highest levels of creativity, editorial and legal standards
- Explore new ways of connecting with audiences on social media, for example, through explainers, image carousels or behind the scenes content
- Assist with YouTube optimisation on all Today in Focus content - keywords, headlines, video descriptions, geolocating etc
- Assist with managing and responding to comments on YouTube and social channels
- Work with executive producers to provide data analysis on how YouTube and social content is performing.
About you
- Experience of using video editing software, ideally Adobe Premiere
- Experience of shooting video in and outside of studio settings
- Experience of directing multi-camera video podcast shoots
- An understanding of design tools including Photoshop and Figma
- Understanding of YouTube channel management and search engine optimisation
- Insight into community engagement and audience data on YouTube and other social platforms
- Ability to interpret audience metrics to guide creative and strategic choices
- Awareness of how audiences dynamically discover and engage with social video
- Proven capacity to deliver high-quality outputs under strict, recurring deadlines
- Understanding of Guardian podcasts and what makes compelling episodes
- Knowledge and understanding of media law
- Active interest in UK and global current affairs
- 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 operate in a hybrid environment working at least three days a week from our offices in King’s Cross in London.
Job share applications are welcome. If you are keen to apply jointly with someone else as a job share, you should make a single application and combine your application documents.
The salary for this NUJ position starts from £41,223, with a package commensurate with the skills, level of experience and responsibilities of the position.
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.
In the application form, you will be asked to share a link to a social media video that you have produced which demonstrates your storytelling and editing skills
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. Thank you for bearing with us during the screening process.
The closing date for applications is Sunday August 30 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.
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.
