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We are now looking for a Social Producer (9 month FTC) to create and repurpose video, photo, text and graphics content for the Guardian across social media, primarily focusing on TikTok and Instagram.

Primarily focusing on TikTok and Instagram - from the Lionesses at the Euros to hard hitting explainers - you'll play an instrumental role in bringing our journalism to new audiences off-platform in creative and engaging ways. Examples of the team's work can be found here, here & here.

About the Role

• As directed by the social platforms editor, create written and visual content for our social platforms as required (primarily Instagram and Tiktok) with the aim of engaging and informing a global audience
• Contribute towards the planning, production, publishing and archiving of content across social channels
• Devise best practice, visual style, and tone of voice for social promotion, posts and videos
• Ensure social posts adhere to the Guardian's design and work within templates for easy execution across social platforms, including the various dimensions for each format
• Monitor, analyse and measure social engagement as required, across all channels, and optimise content (title, images, graphics, and other metrics) in line with performance
• Keep up to date with the latest social media developments, especially best practice off-platform
• Source and curate content with creation of user-generated content

About You

• Strong writing skills with a flair for summarising long, complex information into engaging and concise copy
• Understanding of how to make text, photos, graphics and video work together visually on social media
• Experience working with major social media platforms, underpinned by a nuanced understanding of each platform's unique ecosystem, and how to optimise content performance for each platform
• Understanding of the specific needs of social media audiences
• Familiarity with content management systems and analytics of all major social media platforms
• Experience of producing and editing videos for social media from start to finish using Adobe Premiere.
• Experience working in a newsroom
• Ideally, you'll have a demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to this role

We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people at the Guardian. 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. The Guardian actively encourages applications from BAME candidates. At the Guardian, many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements.

We operate in a hybrid environment working 3 days a week from our offices in Kings Cross and 2 days a week remotely.

How to Apply

To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which 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 17th August 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 Brinkley on sean.brinkley@theguardian.com to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.

Benefits at the Guardian

We have 30 days of annual leave per year plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days.

Please note,the annual leave allowance will be adjusted on a prorata basis for the length of the fixed term contract. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age).

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.