Puzzles Editor

Guardian News and Media Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization in the UK is seeking a talented individual to oversee a diverse range of puzzles for its platforms. The ideal candidate will have a passion for puzzles and games, with experience in generating engaging ideas. Responsibilities include publishing puzzles for various formats and collaborating with teams to ensure high-quality offerings. A supportive and inclusive work culture with numerous benefits and a focus on career development is offered.

Benefits

Six weeks annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Private healthcare

Enhanced parental leave policies

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience managing a budget and working cross-departmentally.
• Ability to bring a diverse perspective to the role.
• Knowledge of Guardian style and production values.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of puzzles across all platforms.
• Develop and liaise on ideas for games and quizzes.
• Publish and edit puzzles for web and app.

Skills

Passion for puzzles and games

Experience in puzzle idea generation

Understanding of production across platforms

Job description

Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers award-winning, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Our team of journalists, 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.

About the role

• Oversee the delivery of an excellent puzzle offering across all platforms.
• Ensure we are providing the most engaging, best-designed puzzles to all our readers and users across the world.
• Develop and liaise on new ideas for brilliant, habit-forming puzzles, games and quizzes.
• Liaise with the crossword editor and other suppliers, both inside and outside the Guardian.
• Publish and edit puzzles for print, web and app.
• Work closely with reader revenue and commercial on our strategy, delivery and promotion of puzzles.
• Work closely with product and design on puzzle design.
• Work closely with editors to ensure promotion and visibility of our puzzles.

About you

• Passion for puzzles, games, crosswords and quizzes – and a deep understanding of our current offering.
• Experience (professional or personal) in coming up with puzzle and game ideas.
• Experience and understanding of puzzles and production across different platforms.
• Knowledge and appreciation of Guardian style and production values.
• Experience of managing a budget and working cross-departmentally.
• Ideally you will have a demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to this role.

How to apply

To apply, please upload your latest CV, some examples of your work (as applicable) 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 Thursday 11th December 2025. 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. 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 the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Please contact Sean on [e-mail] to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.

Benefits

We offer six weeks annual leave per annum with the option to buy additional days through our holiday purchase scheme. 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, private healthcare, sick pay 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.