Multimedia producer

Guardian Australia is part of Guardian News & Media (GNM), publisher
of theguardian.com. 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 australia.hr@theguardian.com

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.