Production assistant
Production assistant
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Job Description
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 awardwinning journalists cuttingedge commercial professionals and industryleading 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.
Were now looking for aProduction Assistant 6 month fixedterm contract) to support the smooth and timely delivery of highquality editorial content across the Guardians digital platforms. Youll be part of a crucial team preparing our content for publication and could be working on every kind of story from global politics to climate change and international conflicts to popular culture tech advances and humaninterest.
About the Role
As a Production Assistant youll help maintain the Guardians high editorial technical and design standards across our global digital platforms. Working as part of a 24/7 international team youll:
- Respond to production requests and troubleshoot technical issues.
- Edit front pages and assist with newsletters.
- Support desks globally with digital best practices and breaking news production.
- Collaborate with development teams to improve editorial tools.
- Liaise with legal editorial and commercial teams to process corrections manage tagging and ensure archival integrity.
- Deliver training and maintain user documentation.
- This is a hybrid role based in our London office working a 9day fortnight pattern including regular weekend shifts.
About You
- Journalistic experience in a print or online environment.
- Understanding and enthusiasm for The Guardians editorial values.
- Experience of working in a changing and pressurised environment.
- Knowledge of digital production.
- Demonstrable enthusiasm for and interest in digital journalism.
- Experience with content management systems.
- Ideally youll have a demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to this role
We actively encourage applications from candidates who are BAME 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 youd love to take on this role and why youre a great match for what were looking for.
We appreciate the time taken to prepare each application we receive. We do not use AIassisted technology to review applications; every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team.
The closing date for applications is 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 Alice on to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.
Benefits
Youll have 30 days of annual leave per year (pro rata). Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5 then we will contribute 812 (depending on your age).
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. 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
