Digital Content Producer, Communications

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 now looking for a Digital Content Producer to join our Communications team. You'll be responsible for the coordination and creation of high quality multimedia content to enhance the communication of the Guardian's business, journalism and strategy to both internal and external audiences.

This includes supporting senior leaders with their communication needs, managing content relating to creative campaigns and events and collaborating on a variety of communication projects, bringing our communications strategy to life.

About the Role:

• Work closely with the communication leadership team and others to plan and deliver medium and long-term content priorities for the department.
• Collaborate with internal teams to create multimedia content for the Guardian's digital and social platforms and internal channels.
• Video content production, including filming footage, editing, motion design, adding transitions, animation, music and sound effects.
• Audio and podcast production, including research, prepping materials, production equipment set up, recording and editing.
• Develop and integrate custom graphics, text overlays and animations, incorporating brand elements (logos, colour palettes, typography) in engaging ways to enhance viewer experience in line with the Guardian's brand guidelines.
• Identify opportunities to improve and enhance external communications channels, e.g. the press office site, with multimedia content. Repurpose existing content into new formats.
• Measure the performance of digital content using analytics tools.

About You:

• Demonstrated experience working in video and audio production gained in a similarly fast-paced, creative environment.
• Strong track record of working on creative, digital-first multimedia campaigns including videos, podcasts, social media and website updates.
• A passion for the Guardian's mission, a demonstrable interest in current affairs and the media industry as a whole.
• Technical proficiency with relevant editing software (e.g. Adobe Suite, Canva, etc.)
• Demonstrated understanding of what drives content success on various platforms, including expertise in native platform-optimised content
• Comfortable analysing digital metrics, and experience optimising content based on this data.

We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements.

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. We would also like to see your portfolio or examples of work.

The closing date for applications is Monday 24th March 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 Anna Vipers on to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.

Benefits at the Guardian

Culture & 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 offer great tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including free yoga and pilates. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.

Learning & 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.

Our Working Environment

We take pride in our surroundings and are pleased to offer versatile meeting rooms and colourful communal areas. We have a brilliant canteen that caters to breakfast, lunch and dinner, with views overlooking Regent's Canal.

Additional Benefits & Policies

We offer 30 days annual leave per annum, plus an additional 5 day 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, 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.