Guardian Australia is part of Guardian News & Media (GNM), publisher of theguardian.com. As a leading global media organisation, we are renowned for our pioneering independent journalism and our award-winning digital products.
We are seeking a multimedia producer to join our Editorial team to edit hosted vertical videos as part of Guardian Australia’s off-platform offerings, and to work in consultation with multimedia editors to take Guardian Australia journalism to new audiences off-platform in creative and engaging ways.
This role is being offered on a full-time 12 month contract, with early starts and/or late finishes. This role is open to candidates based in Sydney or Melbourne.
In this role you will…
- Edit hosted short-form videos for TikTok, Instagram, Youtube Shorts and Linkedin
- Pitch and create compelling video and static content for social platforms including Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and LinkedIn, with approval and sign off from multimedia editors
- Work with Guardian Australia’s video editors to produce high-quality video reports for onsite and other social channels
- Use Adobe Premiere Pro to a high standard to edit accurately and quickly for audiences onsite, on YouTube and on our social media platforms
- Source breaking/reactive news videos from news agencies and social platforms, and work with multimedia team to produce packages
- Work with Guardian’s off-platform team to create social stories and content to build engagement and retention with Guardian readers
- Work with the Guardian’s audio team to promote Guardian Australia’s flagship podcast Full Story on social channels
- Suggest and write headlines, standfirsts and thumbnails for onsite and social videos
- Be an active user of social media channels to ensure Guardian Australia stays up-to-date with best practice and trends where appropriate
- Work with the legal and rights teams as required
You’ll bring….
Knowledge and experience
- At least 2-3 years working in a news environment
- Recent graduates with relevant skills and experience are encouraged to apply
- Experience editing on Premier Pro and Capcut
- Figma, Photoshop and After Effects skills desired, but not necessary
- Have a strong understanding of Australia’s social media, news and podcast landscape
- Strong news sense of Australian and global news
- Strong planning and organisational skills, plus experience juggling multiple deadlines
- An understanding of the editorial aims and values of Guardian Australia
- A commitment to finding diverse voices
- An understanding of the evolving ways people consume news video on and off platform
- An awareness of the needs and interests of Guardian Australia’s audiences
- An understanding of Australian media law and a desire to learn more
Skills and behaviours
- A passion for independent journalism and an understanding of our editorial code and values
- Guardian values - honesty, integrity, courage, fairness, and a sense of duty to the reader and the community
- Good editorial judgement, writing ability and production skills
- Excellent time management, resilience, and ability to work under pressure
- Flexible, confident and enthusiastic
- Self-starter but also a strong team player
- Open to feedback and correction
About working at Guardian Australia…
- Hybrid working
- Employee assistance program (EAP) to support employee wellbeing
- Paid volunteer leave
- Dedicated diversity and inclusion employee groups, action plans (including our Reconciliation Action Plan) and cultural competency training
- Guardian digital subscription
This role is being offered on a full-time 12 month contract, with early starts and/or late finishes.
To apply for this position, please apply online and upload your résumé (maximum three pages) plus covering letter. In your covering letter please outline your motivation for applying for the role and why you think you are suitable.
Closing date for applications: Friday 5 June 2026
If you have application questions or if you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email [email protected]
We believe that our role in the Australian media is to give a voice to the most marginalised people in society and value and respect all differences in all people — including people of colour, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from different social classes, people with diverse gender and sexual identities, and people with disabilities (seen and unseen). We believe that these communities must be centred in the work we do, bringing a new perspective and a diversity of thought. We also encourage flexible working and aim to create a work environment where all employees feel respected.
