The Guardian
Senior Social Producer (News, Features, Opinion)
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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 looking for a Senior Social Producer (News, Features, Opinion)
Take the editorial lead on creating content for the Guardian across social media, overseeing and refining team output and taking our journalism to new audiences off-platform in creative and engaging ways.
From hard-hitting investigations on housing and elections [https://www.instagram.com/guardian] to engaging explainers on technology and culture [https://www.tiktok.com/@guardian], you’ll lead on turning our world-class journalism into scroll-stopping content.
This is a full-time, permanent contract with a 9-day fortnight working pattern and regular weekend working.
About the Role
- Create written and visual content for the Guardian’s social platforms (primarily Instagram and TikTok), taking the lead on projects with the aim of engaging and informing a global audience.
- On occasion, commission and supervise daily news items and make final calls on videos and posts when required.
- Pitch ideas for social videos, in line with audience needs and editorial priorities.
- Review and edit scripts and video ensuring accuracy, quality and editorial standards and giving clear, constructive feedback.
- Build strong relationships with senior newsroom stakeholders and external partners.
- Make independent editorial decisions on story treatment, structure, and angles.
- Maintain exceptional standards of video verification, fact-checking and contextual accuracy across all published content to ensure it meets the Guardian’s editorial guidelines.
- Step in to refine or fix pieces as required before publication.
- Make confident editorial decisions on verification, copyright and legal risk, working with legal and rights teams where required.
- Use analytics to evaluate performance and refine social video strategy.
- Help establish and maintain best practice, visual style, and tone of voice for social promotion, posts and videos.
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About You
- Deep understanding of how to make text, photos, graphics and video work together on social media.
- Proven track record of producing, shooting and editing videos for social media, with authoritative knowledge of industry-standard video equipment and post-production software.
- Strong writing skills with a flair for summarising long, complex information into engaging and concise copy.
- Ability to find and pitch original story ideas and concepts, with a demonstrable track record of creative and engaging storytelling across social platforms.
- Demonstrable experience of working with all major social platforms, underpinned by a nuanced understanding of each platform’s unique ecosystem, and how to optimise content performance for each platform.
- Deep understanding of the specific needs of social media audiences.
- Familiarity with content management systems and analytics of all major social media platforms.
- Strong design skills with ability to produce static social content using Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
- Ideally you will have a demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to the role.
We actively encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media.
We operate in a hybrid environment working at least three days a week from our offices in King’s Cross in London.
Job share applications are welcome. If you are keen to apply jointly with someone else as a job share, you should make a single application and combine your application documents.
The minimum salary for this NUJ position starts from £60,748 with a package commensurate with the skills, level of experience and responsibilities of the position.
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.
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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. Thank you for bearing with us during the screening process.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 14th October 2026.
It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let Sean Brinkley, Senior Recruitment Partner (sean.brinkley@guardian.co.uk) 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.
Benefits at the Guardian
- Six weeks of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 5 days.
- Generous pension scheme; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age).
- Two volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving.
- Season ticket loans available.
- Life cover, income protection, and eye tests.
- Opt-in dental insurance.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies.
- IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy.
Culture and Wellbeing
- We champion diversity of thought and offer various employee forums to foster an inclusive workplace.
- Access to our employee benefits platform providing tailored support for health and wellbeing.
- Free yoga and pilates classes alongside corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.
- Canteen with views overlooking the Regents Canal, catering for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Learning and Development
- Encourage personal and professional growth.
- Access to a broad range of tools and solutions.
- Support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.
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