Executive Producer, Video News Features

GUARDIAN NEWS AND MEDIA; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization seeks an executive producer for video news features in London. The successful candidate will lead a team to craft impactful video content, manage budgets and support editorial direction. Applicants should have strong news instincts, excellent planning skills, and the ability to develop diverse perspectives in their work.

Benefits

Six weeks annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Employee benefits platform

Free yoga and pilates classes

Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop compelling video content.
• Experience of commissioning videos in a news environment.
• Good editorial judgment, writing ability and production skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing a team of video producers.
• Developing and producing video news features.
• Managing an annual budget and updating on spending.

Skills

Strong news sense

Collaborative development of video content

Strong planning and organisational skills

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’re looking for anexecutive 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.

You’ll be responsible for a team of producers, delivering our agenda setting original news video content for the Guardian website and theGuardian YouTubechannel (2.3m subscribers, 700+ million views).

This is initially a 9-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 that 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 isThursday 4th September 2025.

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. Please [e-mail] to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.

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.

Benefits and policies at the Guardian

You’ll havesix weeks (pro rata) 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 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.