Commissioning Editor at The Guardian | England, GB | Rezi

Commissioning Editor at The Guardian

Commissioning Editor

The Guardian · England, GB

1 months ago

Commissioning Editor

The Guardian · England, GB

2 months ago
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About the Role

We are looking for a Commissioning Editor to produce branded content for Guardian channels, from generating ideas and pitches to commissioning, editing, and promotion.

Responsibilities

  • Commissioning, researching, creating and editing branded content from a diverse range of contributors - from print and digital articles to social campaigns
  • Working on advertising pitches to ensure high-quality, varied ideas across all Guardian formats that adhere to Guardian values
  • Using data to deliver the best for our audience and our clients
  • Attending pitches and client meetings in person and remotely, including presenting ideas
  • Working with clients, advertising agencies and the wider department to ensure work matches the high Guardian standard and translates brand objectives into compelling content
  • Working with influencers, journalists and agents on interviews and collaborations

Requirements

  • Print and digital commissioning/editing in a features, news and/or commercial environment
  • Good knowledge of or demonstrable interest in social and multimedia content
  • Some experience of production, sub-editing and content management systems
  • Some experience of using web analytics tools
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills
  • Numerate and comfortable working with data

Location

  • Kings Cross

Work Type

  • Hybrid

Benefits

  • 30 days 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)
  • 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving
  • Season ticket loans available
  • Private healthcare
  • Life cover
  • Income protection
  • Eye tests
  • Optional dental insurance
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies
  • IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy support
  • Access to employee benefits platform for tailored support for health and wellbeing
  • Free yoga and pilates classes
  • Corporate gym membership
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Canteen with views overlooking the Regents Canal

About the Company

  • 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 became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status.

Equal Opportunity

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