Assistant Features Editors

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 two assistant editors, features (one permanent, two days per week and one 7-month fixed-term contract or staff secondment, five days per week) to support the executive editor, features, and their deputies in editing all online features. Guardian features cover a wide range of topics including interviews with everyone from actors to activists; pieces on lifestyle such as food, fashion and relationships; and getting behind the story on wider issues. You will be working with top writers and columnists.

• Edit features content from commission to publication
• Act as deputy on the features section when the Executive editor, features, or their deputies, are away
• Originate feature, opinion, interactive and multimedia ideas in print and online
• Help commission staff and freelancers
• Establish good working relationships with colleagues and external contacts
• Represent the features section when required
• Edit copy to an extremely high standard
• Liaise with other desks – pictures/ design/ production/ multimedia
• Engage with readers in an imaginative way

• Experience working in a busy newsroom for a newspaper, magazine or website
• Proven track record of editing and commissioning
• An understanding of the issues and stories that might connect with the Guardian's readership
• Experience and understanding of editing for web platforms
• Knowledge and appreciation of Guardian style
• Experience of working with long-form journalism
• Ideally you will have a demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to the role.

We actively encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media.

• 30 days of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) pro rata with the option to purchase an additional 5 days
• Generous pension scheme; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age)
• 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving
• Season ticket loans
• Life cover, income protection, and eye tests
• Option to opt in to dental insurance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies
• Support for IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy

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.

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.