Reactive video producer bei Guardian Australia (UK Guardian Media Group)

Guardian Australia is part of Guardian News & Media (GNM), publisher of theguardian.com. As a leading global media organisation, we are renowned for our pioneering independent journalism and our award-winning digital products.

We are seeking a video producer to join our multimedia team, to work on Guardian Australia’s reactive video output, breaking news, and to look for new and innovative ways to produce compelling videos for our audience on and off platform. 

This role is being offered on a full-time permanent basis, working over a seven-day roster with early starts and/or late finishes. This role is open to applicants based in Sydney or Melbourne. 

In this role you will

• Work on Guardian Australia’s reactive news, including pitching ideas and shooting, editing and producing video
• Work with multimedia deputy editor to quickly edit short clips that are integral to telling the stories of the day, and effectively prioritising video publication during busy periods and for live blogs
• Work closely with the UK video team to commission and publish reactive videos
• Check and sign-off videos for publication on and off platform before they are sent to subs
• Cut horizontal videos to vertical for use off-platform
• Work with deputy multimedia editor and executive producer, YouTube Shorts to make best use of internal talent to react to breaking news stories in video, and identify opportunities for in-house video production
• Follow global guidelines to ensure videos are edited in Guardian style with correct branding
• Making frequent, confident and informed calls on verification and copyright
• Resolve all legal issues prior to publication 
• Monitor Ophan for opportunities to match video production to stories that are driving traffic and ensure videos are embedded in stories across the site
• Conduct relevant handovers with UK/US offices flagging video with teams in London and New York offices for cross-promotion
• Log video publication and archive key video exports securely, ensure holding images for video are uploaded to the grid with descriptive metadata
• Work with Audio and video project manager and executive producer, scripted in tracking and maintaining multimedia equipment and facilities

You’ll bring….

Knowledge and experience

• At least four years experience producing impactful pieces of video and multimedia journalism
• Strong editing experience using Adobe Premiere Pro required
• Passion for Australian and international news and experience in translating quality journalism into video projects
• In-depth knowledge of video production
• Experience and aptitude for designing, scripting, producing and editing video
• Demonstrated interest in developments of online video and what is happening in the industry
• After Effects and Photoshop skills desirable
• Ability to shoot video and confidence in sound recording and lighting desirable
• Experience in training others in video production
• Awareness of the potential new technology
• Understanding of the editorial aims and values of the Guardian
• Awareness of the needs and interests of the Guardian’s readers / audiences

Skills and behaviours

• A passion for independent journalism and an understanding of our editorial code and values
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Excellent time-management skills
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to generate ideas and transform creative ideas into reality
• Thrives under pressure
• Strong editorial judgement and production skills
• Open to challenge and correction

About working at Guardian Australia… 

• Hybrid working 
• Employee assistance program (EAP) to support employee wellbeing
• Paid volunteer leave
• Dedicated diversity and inclusion employee groups, action plans (including our Reconciliation Action Plan) and cultural competency training
• Guardian digital subscription

For more information please view the full job description here.

This role is being offered on a full-time permanent basis, working over a seven-day roster with early starts and/or late finishes. This role is open to applicants based in Sydney or Melbourne. 

To apply for this position, please apply online and upload your résumé (maximum three pages) plus covering letter. In your covering letter please outline your motivation for applying for the role and why you think you are suitable.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 30 October 2025

If you have application questions or if you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email [email protected]

We believe that our role in the Australian media is to give a voice to the most marginalised people in society and value and respect all differences in all people — including people of colour, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from different social classes, people with diverse gender and sexual identities, and people with disabilities (seen and unseen). We believe that these communities must be centred in the work we do, bringing a new perspective and a diversity of thought. We also encourage flexible working and aim to create a work environment where all employees feel respected.