Senior Video Producer (Podcasts), GUARDIAN NEWS AND MEDIA

Guardian Jobs; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization seeks a Senior Video Producer to lead video content creation for podcasts. This role involves managing a small team and collaborating with various departments to produce high-quality visual storytelling that increases audience engagement. The successful candidate will have a strong background in video production and a passion for creative visual communication.

Benefits

30 days of annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Employee wellbeing programs

Professional development support

Enhanced family leave policies

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team of video and/or social video producers.
• Experience using video editing software, ideally Adobe Premiere.
• Experience shooting video in various settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a small team of video and social producers.
• Work with leadership on developing video and social strategy.
• Generate ideas for additional content to engage social audiences.

Skills

Video editing

Team management

Community engagement

Visual storytelling

Creative production

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Job description

Senior Video Producer (Podcasts), GUARDIAN NEWS AND MEDIA

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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 now looking for a senior video producer to lead a small team editing and producing engaging video and graphical content that will grow the audience for Guardian podcasts on our social media and video channels.

We're on the lookout for creative producers who are passionate about visual storytelling and ready to help shape the future of our visual content for a suite of Guardian podcasts. One of our big ambitions is to take our award-winning podcasts and bring them to life in new engaging, visual formats - whether that's full-length video podcasts, short form social clips, animation, or innovative video storytelling.

This role is a 12 month fixed term contract or staff secondment.

About the role:

• Lead and manage a small team of video and social producers working across the Guardian’s podcast output in the UK
• Work with the head and deputy head of audio in developing video and social strategy and priorities for podcasts across all platforms
• Work closely with executive producers, presenters and producers of Guardian shows to publish video podcasts and social video clips
• Generate ideas for additional content that can be filmed and produced to engage social audiences
• Oversee and direct remote video recordings
• Work closely with senior and executive producers to guarantee the highest levels of creativity, editorial and legal standards
• Play an active part in the Guardian’s podcast team and look for opportunities to showcase our journalism and values
  
  
  

About you:

• Experience of managing a team of video and/or social video producers
• Experience of using video editing software, ideally Adobe Premiere.
• Experience of shooting video in and outside of studio settings.
• Experience of directing multi-camera video podcast shoots
• Understanding of YouTube channel management
• Understanding of community engagement across social channels, as well as the audio and video podcast ecosystem - in the UK and globally.
• Understanding of audience metrics on YouTube and social channels
• Understanding of YouTube thumbnails - and what makes them clickable
• Knowledge of search engine optimisation 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.

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 Friday 4th July 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 contact Sean Brinkley on [e-mail] to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.

Benefits At The Guardian

You'll have 30 days 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 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.

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