Reactive News Editor, Video (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

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're now looking for a reactive news editor to join our video team and oversee all breaking news video, commission breaking content, and to work with the news desk to create and edit reactive video stories. Whether dramatic political developments in the UK and globally, powerful warzone footage, or quirky human-interest stories, you'd be verifying the videos and preparing them for rapid publication. This opportunity is a 12 month fixed term contract.

About the Role

• Under supervision of the head of video, commissioning all breaking news content (clips, news reports and news explainers) and signing off for content, tone and clarity.
• Confidently and frequently making the final calls on verification, copyright and distressing video.
• Communicating closely with the social platforms editor to make sure the reactive news team and the social team are working in tandem.
• Pitching reactive video stories to international and UK news desks and ensuring communication is smooth and collaborative with our video teams around the world.
• Managing a small team of breaking news multimedia journalists, training new staff and supporting with their ongoing development
• This position is office-based, as such field work will not be expected in this role

About You

• Previous demonstrable experience editing video in a breaking news environment.
• Strong news sense, able to identify stories that are newsworthy & relevant to our audience with substantial experience of making final calls on verification.
• Ability to use Adobe Premiere Pro to edit clips, reports, social video and explainers.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, plus experience juggling multiple deadlines.
• Understanding of the editorial aims and values of Guardian News & Media Ltd and an awareness of the needs and interests of GNM's audiences
• Ability to lead, support and develop a small team
• Ideally, you'll have a demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to this role

We actively encourage applications from candidates who are Black, Asian, minority ethnic or from other groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media.

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.

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.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 30th April 2025.

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 Anna Vipers on to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.

Benefits and Policies at the Guardian

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 life cover, income protection, 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.

Culture and 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 became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status.

We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and wellbeing, including personal coaching sessions. In addition, we also offer free yoga and pilates classes. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.

Our canteen has views overlooking the Regents Canal and caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Learning and 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.