Subeditor, Opinion

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 now looking for a Subeditor to join Guardian Opinion. 

You'll be working on articles by some of the world's best writers, which attract a huge global audience on a wide range of subjects – from UK politics to Donald Trump, to the climate crisis, to social justice, to pop culture and powerful human stories of overcoming the odds. And you'll be presenting them in a way to give maximum appeal to our readership.

This is a permanent position, 9 day fortnight work pattern with weekend working as required.

About the role

• Subedit a range of copy across Opinion output 
• Write online page furniture in collaboration with editors and senior production staff
• Select pictures and multimedia elements to create the best visual presentation for content
• Assign keywords and metadata
• Optimise content for digital reach in consultation with audience team 
• Proofread print output 

About you

• Subbing and production experience – particularly online
• Confidence in using web tools
• Experience in creative visual presentation of content across platforms
• Demonstrable interest in Guardian Opinion content
• Appreciation of Guardian history and values
• Knowledge of media law
• Journalism qualification, media law knowledge and familiarity with the PCC code of conduct desirable, but not an essential requirement
• Ideally you will have a demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to the role.

We actively encourage applications from candidates who are Black, Asian, minority ethnic or from other groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media.

We welcome jobshare applications and those seeking flexible working arrangements. Please indicate in your cover letter the working arrangements that would best suit your circumstances, and we will take these into consideration.

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 28 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.