Job Description

Job Category: Editorial
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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 deputy social platforms editor to help us reach audiences where they are and tell original stories in native formats for Instagram, TikTok and beyond.
In this role you'll pitch, create and optimise content that brings our journalism to life on social media - from breaking news clips to unique visual storytelling. You'll track trends, shape tone and style, and help us engage new audiences with high-quality, trusted reporting - and help with the day-to-day running of our major accounts.
If you're creative, collaborative and passionate about digital storytelling, this is your chance to help shape the Guardian's presence on the world's biggest platforms.
This is a 12 month fixed term contract or staff secondment.
About the role

• When deputising for the social platforms editor, you will be responsible for overseeing the day's editorial social media content off-platform focusing on Instagram and TikTok.
• As directed by the social platforms editor, to create video, written and visual content for any of the Guardian's social platforms as required (primarily Instagram and Tiktok) with the aim of engaging and informing a global audience
• Pitching stories to the social platforms editor and contributing towards the planning, production, publishing and archiving of content across social channels
• Working with colleagues to devise best practice, visual style, and tone of voice for social promotion, posts and videos

About you

• Strong writing skills with a flair for summarising long, complex information into engaging and concise copy
• Understanding of how to make text, photos, graphics and video work together visually on social media
• Experience working with all major social media platforms, underpinned by a nuanced understanding of each platform's unique ecosystem, and how to optimise content performance for each platform
• Understanding of the specific needs of social media audiences
• Substantial experience editing video and producing and editing videos for social media from start to finish using Adobe Premiere.
• Ideally, you'll have a demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to this role

We actively encourage applications from candidates who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) or from other groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media.
How to apply
To apply, please upload your latest CV, an example of your work 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.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 16th October 2025.
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 Sean on sean.brinkley@theguardian.com 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 AI-assisted technology to review applications; every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team.
Benefits at the Guardian
You'll have six weeks 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 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.

Skills Required