Reactive video producer

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 video producer to join our multimedia team, to work on Guardian Australia’s reactive video output, breaking news, and to look for new and innovative ways to produce compelling videos for our audience on and off platform. This role is being offered on a full-time permanent basis, working over a seven-day roster with early starts and/or late finishes. This role is open to applicants based in Sydney or Melbourne. In this role you willWork on Guardian Australia’s reactive news, including pitching ideas and shooting, editing and producing videoWork with multimedia deputy editor to quickly edit short clips that are integral to telling the stories of the day, and effectively prioritising video publication during busy periods and for live blogsWork closely with the UK video team to commission and publish reactive videosCheck and sign-off videos for publication on and off platform before they are sent to subsCut horizontal videos to vertical for use off-platformWork with deputy multimedia editor and executive producer, YouTube Shorts to make best use of internal talent to react to breaking news stories in video, and identify opportunities for in-house video productionFollow global guidelines to ensure videos are edited in Guardian style with correct brandingMaking frequent, confident and informed calls on verification and copyrightResolve all legal issues prior to publicationMonitor Ophan for opportunities to match video production to stories that are driving traffic and ensure videos are embedded in stories across the siteConduct relevant handovers with UK/US offices flagging video with teams in London and New York offices for cross-promotionLog video publication and archive key video exports securely, ensure holding images for video are uploaded to the grid with descriptive metadataWork with Audio and video project manager and executive producer, scripted in tracking and maintaining multimedia equipment and facilities You’ll bring…. Knowledge and experienceAt least four years experience producing impactful pieces of video and multimedia journalismStrong editing experience using Adobe Premiere Pro requiredPassion for Australian and international news and experience in translating quality journalism into video projectsIn-depth knowledge of video productionExperience and aptitude for designing, scripting, producing and editing videoDemonstrated interest in developments of online video and what is happening in the industryAfter Effects and Photoshop skills desirableAbility to shoot video and confidence in sound recording and lighting desirableExperience in training others in video productionAwareness of the potential new technologyUnderstanding of the editorial aims and values of the GuardianAwareness of the needs and interests of the Guardian’s readers / audiences Skills and behavioursA passion for independent journalism and an understanding of our editorial code and valuesExcellent writing and communication skillsExcellent time-management skillsTeam player with strong interpersonal skillsAbility to generate ideas and transform creative ideas into realityThrives under pressureStrong editorial judgement and production skillsOpen to challenge and correction About working at Guardian Australia…Hybrid workingEmployee assistance program (EAP) to support employee wellbeingPaid volunteer leaveDedicated diversity and inclusion employee groups, action plans (including our Reconciliation Action Plan) and cultural competency trainingGuardian digital subscription For more information please view the full job description here. This role is being offered on a full-time permanent basis, working over a seven-day roster with early starts and/or late finishes. This role is open to applicants based in Sydney or Melbourne. 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: Thursday 30 October 2025 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.

Location: Sydney, New South Wales, AU

Posted Date: 11/16/2025