Video Producer, Breaking News

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 video producer, breaking news to join our multimedia department! You’ll produce breaking news video for the Guardian website and Guardian News YouTube channel, playing a key role in shaping and delivering fast-turnaround clips, explainers, news packages and live feed output as well as visual investigations.

This is a 12-month fixed term contract or internal staff secondment.

Examples which illustrate the sort of projects you might be working on:

• Mapping the US-Israeli war on Iran
• How David Attenborough transformed film and TV for ever
• Is Cuba next for Trump? | Explainer
• How Rio’s deadliest police raid unfolded | Visual Investigation

About the role

• Lead on producing news video packages and explainers from concept to publication
• Script and produce original video content as required by the Reactive news editor, video
• Pitch ideas for news videos, explainers and investigations aligned with audience needs and editorial priorities
• Lead on pre-production of complex video explainers and visual investigations 
• Shooting in the field, including interviews, actuality and observational footage, often in challenging or fast-moving environments
• Edit videos to a high editorial and visual standard, with strong narrative structure
• Maintain exceptional standards of video verification, fact-checking and contextual accuracy across all published content to ensure it meets the Guardian’s editorial guidelines
• Use Adobe Premiere Pro to a high standard to edit accurately and quickly for audiences on site, on YouTube and on our social media platforms as required

About you

• Experience editing video in a breaking news environment
• Proven track record producing, shooting and directing in challenging or fast-paced environments
• Strong storytelling and ability to find and develop topical, compelling stories across the world
• Proven track record editing YouTube-first videos to a high standard
• Strong knowledge of industry-standard video equipment (eg: Sony FX6) and post-production software (eg: Adobe Premiere)
• Experience directing reporters/presenters on camera
• Experience reporting and fact-checking stories and characters
• Demonstrable willingness to embrace a visual, multi-format approach
• Collaborative, open and inclusive
• 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

We currently operate a hybrid environment working at least 3 days a week from our offices in Kings Cross.

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.

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 Sunday 14th 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 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 30 days 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.