Assistant Business Editor

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 an assistant business editor to commission business and economics content from correspondents and reporters, for online and in print, and to support the Head of Business and Deputy Business Editor. The successful candidate will be joining a team that covers a wide range of subjects including the cost of living, the world of work, transport, housing, energy, retail and hospitality, banking and the water and car industries.

This is a full-time permanent NUJ contract, working a nine-day fortnight including regular Sunday shifts.

About the role

• Help to set the business and economics news agenda for the day
• Support the Head of Business and Deputy Business Editor as directed
• Lead the business desk on occasion and attend daily news meetings as required
• Contribute to the smooth running and management of the department
• Work with other departments to present news and features in a variety of ways and on different platforms, including using graphics, video, audio, photography, illustrations and other multimedia
• Commission correspondents and reporters on ideas and help progress them from origination to publication
• Work closely with design colleagues, video, audio and social media teams to ensure our journalism is showcased at its best on and off the Guardian’s platform
• Work with other news departments where there are overlapping stories - eg national, consumer, international, tech, environment, US business and Australia
• Monitor business news sources, eg wires, news and business websites, other newspapers and news magazines, broadcast media and social media platforms
• Edit copy, check headlines 
• Maintain a forward planning diary

About you

• Demonstrable knowledge of business news and current affairs
• Knowledge and experience of the demands of online, print and multimedia journalism
• Strong track record as a journalist working for a major newspaper, news website or magazine
• Demonstrable editing experience working in a fast-moving news environment
• Confident news judgment
• Strong writing and commissioning skills
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and make decisions
• Good grasp of media law
• Understanding of how best to present journalism across multiple platforms
• 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 £70,000, 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. 

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 September 6 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 private healthcare, 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.