Subeditor, Opinion

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 a Subeditorto joinGuardian Opinion.

Youll be working on articles by some of the worlds best writers which attract a huge global audience on a wide range of subjects from UK politics to Donald Trump to the climate crisis to social justice to pop culture and powerful human stories of overcoming the odds. And youll be presenting them in a way to give maximum appeal to our readership.

This is a permanent position 9 day fortnight work pattern with weekend working as required.

About the role

• Subedit a range of copy across Opinion output
• Write online page furniture in collaboration with editors and senior production staff
• Select pictures and multimedia elements to create the best visual presentation for content
• Assign keywords and metadata
• Optimise content for digital reach in consultation with audience team
• Proofread print output

About you

• Subbing and production experience particularly online
• Confidence in using web tools
• Experience in creative visual presentation of content across platforms
• Demonstrable interest in Guardian Opinion content
• Appreciation of Guardian history and values
• Knowledge of media law
• Journalismqualification media law knowledge and familiarity with the PCC code of conduct desirable but not an essential requirement
• Ideally you will have a demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to the role.

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

We welcome jobshare applications and those seeking flexible working arrangements. Please indicate in your cover letter the working arrangements that would best suit your circumstances and we will take these into consideration.

How to apply

To apply please upload your latest CV and a cover letter that outlines why youd love to take on this role and why youre a great match for what were looking for.

The closing date for applications isWednesday 28 May 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 contactSeanon to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.

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.

Benefits and policies at the Guardian

Youll have27 days of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 5 pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 812% (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 toprivate healthcare 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 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.