Assistant Europe Editor

GUARDIAN NEWS & MEDIA; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Guardian is seeking an assistant Europe editor to plan, commission and edit Guardian Europe content, guiding coverage across politics, economics, culture and ideas for a global audience.

You will work with established Europe columnists and new contributors, draft and edit pieces in English (as a second language for some writers), and shape copy for publication across multiple formats, including video and social. The role is hybrid, based in London with a starting salary band and NUJ contract.

Qualifications

• Experience as a journalist or editor on a national or major European media outlet.
• Experience commissioning and editing opinion columns and essays.
• Proven ability to edit clean, lively, relevant, sharp copy.
• Knowledge of European current affairs, EU workings, geopolitics and economics.
• Strong network of European writer, commentator and expert contacts.
• Fluency in at least one modern European language.
• Understanding of Guardian journalism across multiple formats including video, audio and social.
• Aptitude for generating sharp, original ideas from geopolitics to culture and lifestyle.
• A solid knowledge of UK media law.
• Ideally you bring a diverse perspective to the role.

Responsibilities

• Generate opinion pieces, columns, first-person essays and other forms of original journalism from and about Europe to engage the global audience.
• Identify great Europe-based thinkers and writers and find exciting new voices.
• Work closely with Europe columnists and contributors, usually writing in English as a second language, to shape copy and test arguments.
• Edit to ensure pieces are factual, relevant, lively and engaging; liaising with the legal department on accuracy and with production editors through to publication.
• Find engaging ways of airing issues and debates including via multimedia content.
• Develop ideas for new projects, series and formats that will help to grow Guardian Europe.
• Contribute to the smooth running and management of a busy strand.
• Help with commissioning/planning Europe newsletters.

Skills

Journalist/editor

Commissioning

Editing

European affairs

Multilingual

UK media law

Networking

Job description

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 an assistant Europe editor to plan, commission and edit for Guardian Europe.

Our Europe coverage delivers fearless, incisive journalism that connects European politics, economics, culture, and ideas to an engaged global readership.

This is a permanent NUJ contract.

About the role

• Generate opinion pieces, columns, first-person essays and other forms of original journalism from and about Europe to engage the global audience
• Identify great Europe-based thinkers and writers and find exciting new voices
• Work closely with both established Europe columnists and new contributors, usually writing in English as a second language, to shape copy and test arguments
• Edit to ensure pieces are factual, relevant, lively and engaging; liaising with the legal department on accuracy and with production editors through to publication
• Find the most engaging ways of airing issues and debates including via multimedia content.
• Develop ideas for new projects, series and formats that will help to grow Guardian Europe
• Contribute to the smooth running and management of a busy strand
• Help with commissioning/planning Europe newsletters

About you

• Demonstrable experience of working as a journalist or editor on a national or other major European media outlet
• Proven experience of commissioning and editing opinion columns and essays
• Proven experience of editing clean, lively, relevant, sharp and engaging copy
• A knowledge and understanding of European current affairs, European politics/geopolitics and economics, how the EU works, Europe in the world, cultural, societal and lifestyle trends and debates across Europe, ideally informed by professional or lived experience in continental Europe
• A strong network of European writer, commentator and expert contacts
• Fluency in at least one modern European language
• An understanding of how Guardian journalism can be delivered across multiple formats including video, audio and social, with a track record of working with multimedia teams.
• An aptitude for generating sharp, original, timely ideas from geopolitics and policy to culture and lifestyle.
• A thorough knowledge of UK media law.
• 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 operate in a hybrid environment working at least three days a week from our offices in King's Cross in London.

The salary band for this role starts at £50,695, with the final offer determined by the successful candidate's skills, experience, and responsibilities.

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, private healthcare, 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.

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 8 November 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.