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 video producer to work on our politics podcasts. You will work alongside executive producers and hosts to plan, film and edit episodes of Politics Weekly UK and produce content for our social feeds and other shows as required. You will help visualise exclusive interviews, such as our sit down with Wes Streeting, you’ll also go on the road for by-elections such as in Makerfield, and make social videos for big political moments and to promote our own journalism.
This is a part-time 12-month fixed-term contract or internal staff secondment, working four days per week, Monday to Thursday.
About the role
- Working as part of the team which produces the Guardian’s always-on Politics Weekly UK podcast
- Generating ideas for podcast episodes, researching, briefing presenters and guests for interviews, filming in studio or remotely, scripting, editing and mixing to professional standards on tight deadlines
- Booking on-air contributors, both internal and external
- Working closely with the other producers, executive producers and hosts to guarantee the highest levels of creativity, editorial and legal standards
- Playing an active part in the Guardian’s multimedia team and looking for opportunities to showcase our journalism and values in audio and video form
- Contributing to and producing other Guardian podcasts and video or social video projects as required
- Working with other Guardian departments including marketing and membership, where required, to assist discoverability and promotion of podcasts
About you
- At least two years’ experience of working in video podcasting or broadcast news
- Experience with Adobe audio and video editing software, and the ability to edit smoothly and accurately at pace
- Experience in analysing and responding to audience data such as YouTube analytics
- Ability to write engaging scripts and bring the best out of on-air contributors
- An interest and knowledge of UK and global politics is essential
- Experience in working in video studios with multiple cameras is desirable
- An interest in and understanding of Guardian journalism, Guardian podcasts and global Guardian audiences
- Proven capacity to deliver high-quality outputs under strict, recurring deadlines
- Great journalistic instincts and editorial rigour
- Knowledge and understanding of media law
- Creativity – able to find new angles on major news stories
- 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 and Westminster in London.
The salary for this NUJ position starts from £51,661 full-time equivalent (i.e. £41,328 for part-time, four days per week), 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.
Skills Required
- At least two years' experience of working in video podcasting or broadcast news.
- Experience with Adobe audio and video editing software and ability to edit smoothly and accurately at pace.
- Experience in analysing and responding to audience data such as YouTube analytics.
- Ability to write engaging scripts and bring the best out of on-air contributors.
- Interest in and knowledge of UK and global politics.
- Experience in working in video studios with multiple cameras.
- An interest in and understanding of Guardian journalism, Guardian podcasts and global Guardian audiences.
- Proven capacity to deliver high-quality outputs under strict, recurring deadlines.
- Strong journalistic instincts and editorial rigour.
- Knowledge and understanding of media law.
- Creativity and ability to find new angles on major news stories.
- Demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to the role.
- Ability to work hybrid, at least three days a week from the Guardian's offices in King's Cross and Westminster, London.
- Application must include CV, cover letter, and a link to a social media video produced by the applicant.
What We Do
Guardian News & Media (GNM) publishes theguardian.com, one of the world’s leading English-language newspaper websites. It also has a presence in the US and Australia as Guardian US and Guardian Australia. Traffic from outside of the UK now represents around two-thirds of the Guardian’s total digital audience. In the UK, GNM publishes the Guardian newspaper six days a week, first published in 1821, and the world’s oldest Sunday newspaper, The Observer. The Guardian is renowned for its agenda-setting journalism including, most recently the Cambridge Analytica, Paradise and Panama Papers investigations as well as the Pulitzer Prize and Emmy-winning NSA revelations.
