Video Producer, Breaking News, Guardian NEWS AND MEDIA

Overview

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 video producer, breaking news to join our multimedia department. You’ll produce breaking news video for the Guardian website and Guardian News You Tube channel, playing a key role in shaping and delivering fast-turnaround clips, explainers, news packages and live feed output as well as visual investigations.

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

• Mapping the US-Israeli war on Iran
• How David Attenborough transformed film and TV for ever
• Is Cuba next for Trump? | Explainer
• How Rio’s deadliest police raid unfolded | Visual Investigation

• Lead on producing news video packages and explainers from concept to publication
• Script and produce original video content as required by the Reactive news editor, video
• Pitch ideas for news videos, explainers and investigations aligned with audience needs and editorial priorities
• Lead on pre-production of complex video explainers and visual investigations
• Shooting in the field, including interviews, actuality and observational footage, often in challenging or fast-moving environments
• Edit videos to a high editorial and visual standard, with strong narrative structure
• Maintain exceptional standards of video verification, fact-checking and contextual accuracy across all published content to ensure it meets the Guardian’s editorial guidelines
• Use Adobe Premiere Pro to a high standard to edit accurately and quickly for audiences on site, on You Tube and on our social media platforms as required

• Experience editing video in a breaking news environment
• Proven track record producing, shooting and directing in challenging or fast-paced environments
• Strong storytelling and ability to find and develop topical, compelling stories across the world
• Proven track record editing You Tube-first videos to a high standard
• Strong knowledge of industry-standard video equipment (e.g., Sony FX6) and post-production software (e.g., Adobe Premiere) experience directing reporters/presenters on camera
• Experience reporting and fact-checking stories and characters
• Demonstrable willingness to embrace a visual, multi-format approach
• Collaborative, open and inclusive; ideally you will have a demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to the role

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

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

We value and respect all differences in all people and 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 and offer flexible working options where possible.

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 Sunday 14th June 2026.