We're looking for an Executive Producer, Video News Featuresto lead and manage a team of producers to develop, craft and deliver award-winning and impactful news video content at the Guardian.
Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of 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.
You'll be responsible for a team of producers, delivering our agenda setting original news video content for the Guardian website and theGuardian YouTube channel (2.3m subscribers, 700+ million views).
This is initially a9-month FTC or internal staff secondment. We are looking for someone who is available to start as soon as possible, though we will consider notice periods.
About the role
* Taking the editorial lead and overall responsibility for developing and producing video news features
* Leading, managing and supporting a team of video producers
* Managing an annual budget and regularly updating the head of video on spending
* Leading on risk assessments for shoots with staff and freelancers
* Building and maintaining close relationship with the Guardian newsroom
* Representing video team in meetings with senior editors where required, and supporting the Head of Video
* Understanding the tone and editorial direction of the Guardian and how it relates to Guardian video
* Understanding of the main legal and ethical issues surrounding video production
* Being on call for occasional weekends covering Reactive/Breaking news
* Providing guidance for other video teams from Social to Documentaries.
About you
* Strong news sense
* Proven ability to collaboratively develop compelling video content
* Experience of commissioning and execing videos in a news environment
* Strong planning and organisational skills, plus experience juggling multiple deadlines
* Understanding of the editorial aims and values of Guardian News & Media
* An understanding of the evolving ways people consume news video on social media
* Good editorial judgment, writing ability and production skills
* Ideally, you'll have a demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to this role.
We actively encourage applications from BAME candidates and those from other groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media.
You can see the full job descriptionhere .
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.
The closing date for applications is 4th September 2025.
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