Assistant Production Editor (Homepage Editor)

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’re looking for an assistant production editor (homepage editor). You’ll produce the Guardian’s Europe, international and UK homepages to the highest standards as part of the digital editing team.

This is a permanent NUJ contract and 9 day fortnight working pattern with some weekend working.

About the Role:

• Editing and maintaining the Guardian’s UK, Europe and international homepages on web and apps as directed by the head of digital (live)
• Ensuring Guardian style is adhered to and quality of the homepages and featured stories are maintained to a high standard
• Sending breaking news alerts when required
• Overseeing live blogs when required  
• Utilising analytics tools to inform decisions over homepage content
• Liaising with the digital editing team, newsdesks, section editors,  design, visuals, video, community and audience teams to ensure the best possible expression of the Guardian’s digital output

About You:

• Experience of editing homepages and articles
• Significant experience of a live newsroom at a national or international news organisation
• Strong understanding of digital tools and content management systems 
• Understanding and knowledge of analytics, search and other measurements of digital audience and targets
• Clear vision of the purpose and aims of the Guardian

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 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 Wednesday 28th May 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 and policies at the Guardian

You’ll have 27 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 Regent’s 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.