Introduction
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.
Position
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.
Example Projects
* 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.
Equal Opportunity
We actively encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media.
Hybrid Working
We currently operate a hybrid environment working at least 3 days a week from our offices in Kings Cross.
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.
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