Fashion Assistant and Filter Fashion Writer / Contributor

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We are now looking for a Fashion Assistant and Filter fashion writer/contributor to join the Guardian fashion team, and the Filter – our consumer shopping section. 

This is an exciting opportunity to work across two desks in editorial on a 3 day a week, 12 month fixed term contract or staff secondment.

About the Role

This position is split equally between the Fashion desk and the Filter. You’ll have an active role in supporting fashion shoots and producing editorial content, while also contributing engaging fashion features with a focus on sustainability and affordability.

Fashion desk responsibilities:

• Maintain register of press samples in and out of the building, ensuring returns are tracked and well managed, keep all corresponding paperwork up to date
• Assist our in-house fashion stylist on shoots which will typically, but not exclusively, involve steaming clothes; packing samples; helping out in the studio; providing refreshments, liaising with couriers and returning clothes to suppliers in good condition immediately after shoots
• Maintain the fashion cupboard, ensuring it is kept tidy at all times with samples being well looked after, labelled and protected from damage.
• Call in samples in both menswear and womenswear under the direction of the stylist and complete credits

The Filter responsibilities:

• Pitch, compile and write regular fashion shopping features for The Filter
• Collate product imagery from PRs for these features 
• Contribute fashion ideas to gift guides throughout the year
• Assist the team in building and writing product galleries helping to make content web ready – use of Photoshop a plus but not essential
• Build on the Filter’s commitment to sustainability with ideas for sustainable fashion features 

About You:

• Experience of working on fashion shoots, liaising with PRs and handling sample returns
• A demonstrable interest in fashion, as well as digital and print media
• Ability to write crisp, clean and entertaining copy to brief with a particular focus on both women’s and men’s fashion – some practical experience working for a publication is ideal
• Experience of dealing with people at different levels whilst managing conflicting priorities and supporting numerous senior colleagues
• Experience of organising merchandise and maintaining a log or register of goods received
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Come up with ideas for features and shopping pages
• A strong sense of the Guardian's brand when it comes to fashion with a focus on sustainability and affordability 

We actively encourage applications from candidates who are BAME or from other groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media.

How to apply

To apply, please upload your latest CV 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 Wednesday 11th June 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 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 30 days 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.