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 an audio producer to work alongside senior and executive producers to plan, record and edit primarily reactive episodes of Today in Focus.
You’ll work with the Today in Focus hosts and our talented team of producers as part of the audio team, covering national and international news as well as other areas of Guardian coverage including technology, culture and sport with the Guardian's journalists, reporters and columnists.
This is a 3 day per week, 12 month fixed term contract or staff secondment.
About the Role
- Part of a team responsible for production of the Guardian’s Today in Focus podcast
- Generating ideas for podcast episodes, researching, briefing presenters and guests for interviews, recording in studio, remotely and on location, scripting, editing and mixing to professional standards, often on tight deadlines
- Booking on-air talent, both internal and external
- Working closely with senior and executive producers to guarantee the highest levels of creativity, editorial and legal standards
About You
- Experience of working in radio news, podcasting or audio feature making.
- Ability to work to regular tight deadlines.
- Experience in editing packages or documentary audio.
- Experience with audio editing software: able to edit smoothly and accurately at pace.
- Experienced in news or current affairs journalism and popular culture.
- Ideally, you’ll have a demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to this role
We actively encourage applications from BAME candidates and those from other groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media.
How to Apply
To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter that 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 Tuesday 15th July 2025.
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. Please contact Sean on [email protected] 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 and Policies 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 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.
