Overview
The Guardian is launching Guardian Studios and seeks a Senior Video Producer for a 12‑month fixed‑term contract or internal staff secondment to develop and produce new shows for YouTube and other digital platforms.
About the role
* Work with the Executive Producer, Development, and the Head of Guardian Studios to develop, pilot, and produce new shows.
* Lead and oversee junior team members, signing off edits and social assets.
* Take ownership of productions from concept to delivery.
* Contribute to idea generation and pitch to senior leadership.
* Collaborate with senior stakeholders to develop and pilot new formats.
* Plan and produce screen tests and pilot recordings.
* Research and book guests.
* Schedule and produce recordings on time and within budget.
* Work with social teams to create platform‑specific content (e.g. Instagram, TikTok).
* Use analytics to inform decisions and optimise performance.
About you
* Experience of working in video podcasting or digital video.
* Experience in current affairs or popular culture with the ability to find new angles on current topics.
* Experience of studio setups, including autocue, lighting, and gallery work.
* Familiarity with audio and video workflows, from development through to delivery.
* Ability to script and edit video and audio.
* Understanding of audience data and metrics used to measure success.
* Collaborative, open and inclusive in approach.
* Enthusiastic about experimenting with new formats and ways of reaching audiences.
* Demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to this role.
We actively encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media and from people of all backgrounds.
Benefits at the Guardian
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% we will contribute 8–12% (depending on your age). Employees receive 2 volunteering days annually, payroll giving options, and season ticket loans.
Entitlements include life cover, income protection, eye tests, and optional dental insurance.
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave policies. Additional support for IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policies.
Well‑being benefits include free yoga and pilates classes, corporate gym membership, cycle‑to‑work scheme, and a canteen with views overlooking Regent’s Canal offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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