Channel Managers

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 channel managers to join our editorial team!

In this role you’ll play a key role in driving ambitious, data‑informed growth across off‑platform channels while staying true to our editorial values. Your unique perspective will directly contribute to our journalism and help us reach new and more diverse audiences. This is a 12 month fixed‑term contract or internal staff secondment.

• Ensure Guardian journalism is presented in the right format, on the right platform, at the right time.
• Identify new formats and opportunities to reach new audiences and build communities.
• Manage content calendars, integrating comms, marketing and commercial messaging to ensure output aligns with strategic aims.
• Analyse off‑platform performance, providing actionable insights to improve impact.
• Drive responsible channel growth, optimising for engagement and affinity through data, SEO and platform insights.
• Track trends, monitor competitors, and ensure all off‑platform content reflects Guardian style and values.

• Strong understanding of the audience needs and evolving news consumption habits.
• Deep knowledge of platform‑native formats and video‑first algorithms across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.
• Ability to use performance data to inform decisions and drive improvement.
• Experience building and managing content calendars, including developing repeatable formats and series.
• Proven track record of driving audience growth, engagement and community/affinity.
• Experience collaborating across teams and partners.
• Ideally, you’ll have a demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to this role.

We actively encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media. All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. If you need any adjustments to the application process, please let us know. We currently operate a hybrid environment, working at least 3 days a week from our offices in Kings Cross, central London.

• You’ll have six weeks 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% 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 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.

We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian. 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, a corporate gym membership, and a 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.