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 shorts and off-platform producer to produce Guardian Australia’s video shorts output, including creating and editing videos and looking for new and innovative ways to produce compelling short-form video for our audience on and off platform. Creating content for off-platform so the Guardian’s journalism reaches the widest possible audience.

This role is being offered on a 12 month contract basis, working over a seven-day roster with early starts and/or late finishes. This role is open to candidates based in either Sydney or Melbourne.

In this role you will…

• Create and produce Guardian Australia’s video shorts content, including off-platform, as directed by the video shorts executive producer, and working closely with the video shorts host.
• Contribute to Guardian Australia’s video shorts content, including pitching ideas and creatively directing, shooting, editing and producing content.
• Use a wide variety of editing and storytelling techniques to produce high-quality video content.
• Produce videos and posts for Guardian Australia’s off-platform content to promote Guardian content to the widest audience possible.
• Follow global guidelines to ensure videos are edited in Guardian style with correct branding.
• Make frequent, confident and informed calls on verification and copyright.
• Monitor Ophan for opportunities to match video production to stories that are driving traffic and ensure videos are embedded in stories across the site.
• Work with the head of reactive video news, associate editor, audio visual, and social producers to make sure the video team and the multimedia team are working in tandem.
• Use Adobe Premiere Pro to a high standard to edit accurately and quickly for audiences on site, on YouTube and on our social media platforms.
• Contribute to departmental discussions on visual storytelling and what that means for Guardian Australia now and into the future.

You’ll bring….

Knowledge and experience

• At least three years’ experience producing impactful pieces of video and multimedia journalism.
• Passion for Australian and international news and experience in translating quality journalism into short video projects.
• In-depth knowledge of video production.
• Experience and aptitude for designing, scripting, producing and editing video.
• Demonstrable interest in developments of online video and what is happening in the industry.
• Experience with Photoshop, MOGRTs and After Effects desirable.
• Post-production experience, either as a colourist or sound mixer desirable.
• Ability to shoot video, and confidence in sound recording and lighting desirable.
• Understanding of the editorial aims and values of the Guardian.
• Awareness of the needs and interests of the Guardian’s readers / audiences.
• Commitment to showcasing diverse perspectives.

Skills/behaviours

• A passion for independent journalism and an understanding of our editorial code and values.
• The Guardian’s values: honesty, integrity, courage, fairness, and a sense of duty to the reader and the community.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to generate ideas and transform creative ideas into reality.
• Sound editorial judgment and production skills.
• Good planning and organisation skills.
• Calm under pressure and 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

For more information please view the full job description here.

This role is being offered on a 12 month contract basis, working over a seven-day roster 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 as one document. In your covering letter please outline your motivation for applying for the role and why you think you are suitable.

If you have application questions or if you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email [email protected] 

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.