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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 recruiting a Strategist (12 month FTC) to join our Guardian Labs team. This is an immensely creative position where you'll play an integral role in translating client briefs into strategies that inspire brilliant ideas and win pitches.

In Guardian Labs we aim to make brands culturally relevant with our content, producing campaigns that our readers love with content that's persuasive, playfully intelligent and educational.

This whole process begins with a strategist. It's your job to create a vibrant and insightful creative direction for commissioning editors and multimedia producers that is fresh and taps into the cultural zeitgeist. We work in a fast paced department where the variety and diversity of briefs is incredibly stimulating - in one day you could be working on a leading fashion brand, mental health charity and the most anticipated car launch of the year.

In Labs we have the keys to the castle - we have the budgets, creative freedom and blank canvas to come up with ideas that are memorable and award worthy.

About the Role

• Writing creative proposals built on high quality thinking that results in brilliant ideas.
• Clear, inspiring articulation of our thinking and ideas in compelling sales narratives.
• Staying ahead of latest trends and market thinking to ensure we are always ahead of the pack.
• Making the best use of data to inform both strategy and measurement.
• Creating innovative and exciting presentations
• Maintaining close relationships with colleagues across Advertising and Editorial to make the most of the quality, scale and innovation of the Guardian on all Labs work.

About You

• Deep understanding of the current cultural zeitgeist.
• A passion for the Guardian and what it stands for.
• Clear, articulate thinking and writing.
• Ability to structure compelling arguments using supporting evidence.
• Curious, bold and brave.
• Comfortable working with data.

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 15th April 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 the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Please contact Alice on alice.connor@theguardian.com to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.

Benefits at the Guardian

Culture & 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 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.

Learning & 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.

Our Working Environment

We take pride in our surroundings and are pleased to offer versatile meeting rooms and colourful communal areas. We have a brilliant canteen that caters to breakfast, lunch and dinner, with views overlooking Regent's Canal.

Additional Benefits & Policies

We offer 30 days annual leave per annum, plus an additional 5 day holiday purchase scheme. 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 life cover, income protection, healthcare, sick pay 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.