Communications Manager

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.

An exciting opportunity has become available to join the Guardian's communications team as a communications manager. We are looking for an in-house communications professional to work in a fast-paced environment for one of the world's leading news organisations.

You will collaborate on some of our most important and high-profile issues, supporting our senior editorial and commercial leadership teams, including our chief executive. Reporting to the director of employee and corporate communications, you will work closely with the wider global communications team, including colleagues in the US and Australia.

About the role

You will coordinate and draft high quality communications to drive employee understanding of the Guardian's business, journalism and strategy, including supporting senior leaders with their communication needs. You will manage creative campaigns, events and get involved with a variety of communication projects, from sustainability reporting to product launches.

• Coordinating and drafting a variety of communications and content in collaboration with senior colleagues, including:
  • Helping to plan and deliver clear, engaging staff communications on the Guardian's strategy and purpose, including regular staff updates and other events.
  • Working in close collaboration with senior leaders to ensure initiatives and projects are successfully communicated to employees and stakeholders.
  • Delivering creative internal campaigns and working on corporate videos, podcasts and other multimedia content to support storytelling.
  • Playing a key role in communicating sustainability achievements and our diversity and inclusion strategy.
  • Organising staff engagement activities, including a wide range of events, both in-person and virtual.
• Owning, maintaining and improving internal communications channels.
• Tracking and measuring the effectiveness of communication activities.
• You will also be part of the on-call media rota with other members of the communications team, coordinating and drafting responses to external and internal inquiries for approval.

About you

• You will have excellent written, verbal and editing skills, and experience in writing and creating a wide variety of high quality communication materials in a news, media or editorial environment.
• In depth understanding and experience of working with senior stakeholders on multiple communications and/or writing projects to tight deadlines.
• Strong track record of working on creative, multimedia campaigns including videos, podcasts, social media and website updates.
• Passionate about Guardian journalism

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.

The closing date for applications is Friday 29th November 2024

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 the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. 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.