Head of Production, Multimedia

Description

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.

Were looking for a head of production multimedia to lead production operations for our multimedia teams ensuring they have the resources systems and support they need to produce our ambitious high-quality video podcast and documentary journalism.

Youll manage the multimedia budget oversee production and post-production resources (including studios to software and asset management systems) and lead a small administrative and production support team. Youll oversee production operations supplier engagement and commissioning agreements although please note this role is not a commissioning or content creation role.

About the role

• Manage maintain and provide professional production and post production resources
• Advise on editorial business affairs with external suppliers of third party content.
• Advise on risk assessments for staff trips outside of the UK with particular focus on hostile environments and liaise with the managing editors team.
• Oversee and manage the multimedia annual budget cost tracking and monthly cost statements.
• Manage and maintain up-to-date lists of recommended freelancers and casual workers with a range of skills.
• Support syndication staff with enquiries about rights to podcast and video content.
• Represent multimedia software requests at the Guardians technology forum.
• Advise on contractual matters and negotiations with contracted freelancers.
• Negotiate deals for and advise on new software for use by multimedia teams.
• Advise on and help implement AI policy with respect to podcasts and video.

About you

• Substantial experience in a senior production role focused on TV film radio or podcast production.
• Comprehensive experience of managing complex multimedia editorial projects in terms of budgets schedule and workflow.
• Experience of managing departmental budgets and small teams
• An experience of working in a news environment with daily deadlines is advantageous.
• Strong experience of managing digital video and podcast production both out in the field and studio-based content.
• Knowledge and experience of deploying reporters to hostile environments and working with confidential material sources and vulnerable contributors.
• Knowledge of editorial video and podcast business affairs.
• Ideally youll have a demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to this role

We actively encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media.

How to apply

To apply please upload your latest CV cover letter which outlines why youd love to take on this role and why youre a great match for what were looking for.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 5th March 2026.

We appreciate the time taken to prepare each application we receive. We do not use AI-assisted technology to review applications; every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team.

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 on to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.

Benefits at the Guardian

Youll have six weeks annual leave per year pro rata (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase additional days. 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 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.

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 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.

Required Experience:

Director