Commissioning editor, Feast app

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 join the Feast team! This is a 12-month NUJ fixed-term contract or staff secondment. You will commission and edit recipes for the Feast app.

This is a part time role 2 days a week.

About the role

• Commission and edit app-exclusive recipes as part of the Feast and global lifestyle teams
• Talent-scout recipe developers and maintain relations with existing contributors
• Plan a schedule of content that will increase subscriptions and monitor its audience engagement
• Liaise with Feast sub picture and social media editors on editorial content and with the Feast app development team
• Develop and deliver a social content strategy in collaboration with the Feast and marketing teams

About you

• At least 2 years experience on a national/regional newspaper magazine or website
• Experience of recipe commissioning and editing
• A good network of contacts
• Excellent at talent spotting with a demonstrable ability to offer a diverse perspective
• Enthusiasm for and interest in print and digital journalism
• Excellent knowledge of food trends chefs cookbook authors and other food apps
• Familiarity with the Guardian food archive and contributors

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

We operate in a hybrid working environment. The full job description can be foundhere.

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 AI-assisted technology to review applications; every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team.

The closing date for applications is 6pm Wednesday 27th May 2026.

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

Benefits at the Guardian

Youll 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 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 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.