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Executive Producer, Video News Features

We're looking for an Executive Producer, Video News Features to lead and manage a team of producers to develop, craft and deliver award-winning and impactful news video content at the Guardian.

Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of 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.


You'll be responsible for a team of producers, delivering our agenda setting original news video content for the Guardian website and the Guardian YouTube channel (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 description here.


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 4th September 2025.