Location
London, hybrid working with at least three days per week in the offices at King's Cross and Westminster.

Hours
Part-time, four days per week, Monday to Thursday.

Salary
£51,661 full-time equivalent (£41,328 for part-time, four days per week).

About the Role
Join the Guardian and be part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation delivering fearless, investigative journalism that holds power to account. As a Video Producer working on politics podcasts, you will collaborate with executive producers and hosts to plan, film, and edit episodes of Politics Weekly UK. You will produce content for social feeds and other shows as required, visualising exclusive interviews such as sit-downs with key political figures. The role includes on-location filming for by-elections and creating social videos for major political moments to promote Guardian journalism.

Responsibilities include generating ideas for podcast episodes, researching, briefing presenters and guests, filming in studio or remotely, scripting, editing, and mixing to professional standards under tight deadlines. You will book on-air contributors, work closely with producers and hosts to maintain high editorial and legal standards, and contribute to other Guardian podcasts and video or social video projects. Collaboration with other departments such as marketing and membership will support discoverability and promotion of podcasts.

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract or internal staff secondment role, offering a challenging and exciting environment focused on career development, training, growth, and fostering an inclusive culture.

Experience
- At least two years' experience in video podcasting or broadcast news.
- Proficiency with Adobe audio and video editing software, able to edit smoothly and accurately at pace.
- Experience analysing and responding to audience data such as YouTube analytics.
- Experience working in video studios with multiple cameras is desirable.

About you
- Strong interest and knowledge of UK and global politics.
- Ability to write engaging scripts and bring out the best in on-air contributors.
- Great journalistic instincts and editorial rigour.
- Knowledge and understanding of media law.
- Creativity to find new angles on major news stories.
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality outputs under strict, recurring deadlines.
- An interest in and understanding of Guardian journalism, podcasts, and global audiences.
- Ideally able to bring a diverse perspective to the role.
- Commitment to working in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated, but a strong journalistic background and relevant experience are essential.