Lead Project Manager

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 a Lead Project Manager to join our Advertising team for a 12 month fixed‑term contract.

About the role

• Manage campaigns from initial ideas to post‑campaign analysis, working closely alongside the advertising project management team and Guardian Studios teams to ensure timelines and budgets are adhered to.
• Support the pre‑sales and pitch process for multichannel campaigns, with a focus on audio and video, working closely with sales, project management and Guardian studio leads.
• Produce cost estimates and delivery schedules to ensure appropriate margin and accurate forecasting, working closely with key internal stakeholders to manage the campaign budgets.
• Responsible for working closely with the team’s planning and delivering video‑first, personality‑led journalism projects, delivering commercial elements and client campaigns, ensuring brand integration is authentic and considered throughout.

About you

• Extensive hands‑on, end‑to‑end multimedia or project management experience, preferably within a publisher, broadcaster, production company or agency environment.
• Experience supporting commercial pre‑sales processes and building project budgets for multimedia campaigns.
• Demonstrable experience of managing complex stakeholder groups across editorial and commercial teams.
• Working knowledge of video production workflows, rights and licensing considerations.

We actively encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media. We operate in a hybrid environment working 3 days a week from our offices in Kings Cross and 2 days a week remotely. 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.

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).
• 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 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.