Senior Video Producer, Guardian Studios

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.

Earlier this year we launched Guardian Studios, our new creative hub for personality-led video. Created as part of a multi-year transformation programme, Guardian Studios will strive to bring new audiences to the best of what the Guardian is, by creating a slate of new video shows to launch on YouTube and other digital platforms.

This is a highly creative role for someone to shape and create regular shows that will bring new and loyal audiences to Guardian video content.

About the role

• Working with the Executive Producer, Development and the Head of Guardian Studios to develop, pilot and produce new shows
• Lead and oversee junior team members, signing off edits and social assets
• Take ownership of productions from concept to delivery
• Contribute to idea generation and pitch to senior leadership
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to develop and pilot new formats
• Plan and produce screen tests and pilot recordings
• Research and book guests
• Schedule and produce recordings on time and within budget
• Work with social teams to create platform-specific content (e.g. Instagram, TikTok)
• Use analytics to inform decisions and optimise performance.

About you

• Experience of working in video podcasting or digital video
• Experienced in current affairs or popular culture with the ability to find new angles on current topics
• Experience of studio setups, including autocue, lighting, and gallery work
• Familiarity with audio and video workflows, from development through to delivery
• Ability to script and edit video and audio
• Understanding of audience data and metrics used to measure success
• Collaborative, open and inclusive in approach
• Enthusiastic about experimenting with new formats and ways of reaching audiences
• Ideally, you'll have a demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to this role.

We actively encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media

We currently operate a hybrid environment working 3 days a week from our offices in Kings Cross.

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.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 28th April 2026.