Assistant Production Editor (homepage editor)

The Guardian; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Guardian is seeking an Assistant Production Editor to manage its UK, Europe, and international homepages. This role involves editing, maintaining high-quality standards, and collaborating with various teams in a dynamic newsroom environment. The position offers a permanent contract with a 9-day fortnight work pattern and numerous benefits, including generous annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Volunteering days

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience editing homepages and articles.
• Significant experience in a live newsroom.
• Strong understanding of digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Edit and maintain the Guardian's homepages on web and apps.
• Send breaking news alerts when necessary.
• Collaborate with the digital editing team and other departments.

Skills

Editing

Digital tools

Content management systems

Analytics

Job description

Assistant Production Editor (homepage editor)

Join our team at the Guardian and be part of a diverse, inclusive global organization committed to fearless, investigative journalism that holds power to account. Our award-winning journalists, digital experts, and industry professionals bring a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging environment focused on career development, training, growth, and fostering an inclusive culture.

We are seeking an Assistant Production Editor (Homepage Editor) to produce the Guardian's Europe, international, and UK homepages to high standards as part of the digital editing team.

This is a permanent NUJ contract with a 9-day fortnight work pattern, including some weekend work.

About the Role

• Edit and maintain the Guardian's UK, Europe, and international homepages on web and apps, as directed by the Head of Digital.
• Ensure adherence to Guardian style and maintain high-quality standards for homepages and featured stories.
• Send breaking news alerts when necessary.
• Oversee live blogs as required.
• Use analytics tools to inform homepage content decisions.
• Collaborate with the digital editing team, newsdesks, section editors, design, visuals, video, community, and audience teams to optimize digital output.

About You

• Experience editing homepages and articles.
• Significant experience working in a live newsroom at a national or international news organization.
• Strong understanding of digital tools and content management systems.
• Knowledge of analytics, search, and digital audience measurement targets.
• A clear vision aligning with the Guardian's purpose and aims.

We actively encourage applications from candidates who are BAME or from other underrepresented groups in the UK media.

How to Apply

Upload your latest CV and a cover letter explaining why you'd love this role and why you're a great fit.

The application deadline is Wednesday 28th May 2025.

We support a fair and accessible recruitment process. Please contact Sean at [e-mail] for accommodations or support during your application.

All applications are reviewed manually; we do not use AI for screening.

Benefits and Policies

Enjoy 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to purchase more. Our pension scheme contributes 8-12% depending on your age if you contribute 5%. We offer volunteering days, payroll giving, season ticket loans, private healthcare, life cover, income protection, and dental insurance options.

Culture and Wellbeing

We foster diversity and inclusion through employee forums and were the first major media organization to achieve B Corp status. We support wellbeing with tailored tools, free yoga and pilates classes, gym memberships, and cycle schemes. Our canteen offers meals overlooking Regent's Canal.

Learning and Development

We promote growth through various training tools, vocational courses, and apprenticeships to support your professional development.