Commissioning Editor

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 Commissioning Editor to produce branded content for Guardian channels, from generating ideas and pitches to commissioning, editing and promotion.

• Commissioning, researching, creating and editing branded content from a diverse range of contributors - from print and digital articles to social campaigns
• Working on advertising pitches to ensure high‑quality, varied ideas across all Guardian formats that adhere to Guardian values
• Using data to deliver the best for our audience and our clients
• Attending pitches and client meetings in person and remotely, including presenting ideas
• Working with clients, advertising agencies and the wider department to ensure work matches the high Guardian standard and translates brand objectives into compelling content
• Working with influencers, journalists and agents on interviews and collaborations

• Print and digital commissioning/editing in a features, news and/or commercial environment
• Good knowledge of or demonstrable interest in social and multimedia content
• Some experience of production, sub‑editing and content management systems
• Some experience of using web analytics tools
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Numerate and comfortable working with data

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

We operate in a hybrid environment working 3 days a week from our offices in Kings Cross and 2 days a week remotely.

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.

Guardian News and Media is proud to be a London Living wage employer. The minimum salary for any full‑time role within the organisation is £30,000 per annum. Salary ranges are dependent on skills and experience.

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 appreciate the time taken to prepare each application we receive. We do not use AI‑assisted technology to review applications; every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team. Thank you for bearing with us during the screening process.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 22nd July.

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 James Dyer on  to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.

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 private healthcare, life cover, income protection, and eye tests. You can also opt in…