Deputy Investigations Editor
Guardian Media Group (GMG) is a leading global media organisation, the publisher of the Guardian, which celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2021, the Observer and theGuardian.com, which attracts over 200 million global unique browsers each month. We are renowned for our ground-breaking independent journalism and our award-winning digital products.
We’re now looking for a Deputy investigations editor to take a leading role in editing and managing high profile investigations. Reporting to the Head of investigations, you’ll support the wider team and others in the newsroom to unearth important, agenda-setting stories that hold power to account.
Investigative reporting is in our DNA. Our unique ownership structure allows us to expose wrongdoing with complete independence. Our massive global audience – and reputation for trusted journalism – mean that our stories have real impact.
About the Role
- Edit high quality investigative journalism across multiple platforms
- Facilitate reporters to break stories that have national and international impact
- Manage individuals journalists and teams of reporters, setting priorities and identifying tasks
- At times, take on reporting and writing projects, as well as deputising for the head of investigations as necessary
- Work closely with Guardian editors and lawyers to get legally complex stories over the line
About You
- Demonstrable experience in investigative journalism
- Experience as an editor; managing people, commissioning and stress-testing stories and copy editing both news and features
- Experience in of a range of advanced investigative techniques
- Awareness of the demands of digital platforms and print
- Experience managing large and complex journalistic projects
- Excellent contacts and a proven ability to develop new sources
- Essential: knowledge of UK media law and experience operating under it
- Preferable: demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to the role
We actively encourage applications from BAME candidates and other underrepresented groups.
You can see the full job description here.
How to apply
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 Friday 27th May 2022.
About Us
The Guardian offers a competitive benefits package including a generous pension, healthcare, dental insurance options, cycle to work scheme and 2 paid volunteering days per year.
We have a strong commitment to your learning, development and wellbeing, with hundreds of different courses available - ranging from bite-sized e-learning courses, to on-site workshops and professional certifications.
It’s the talent, energy and commitment our people bring to our business that make us who we are. Across our business we have some of the brightest and best people in media and beyond: award winning journalists, cutting edge commercial teams, industry leading digital talent and much, much more.
We are a vibrant and diverse community with many events groups and forums to get involved in. Our Kings Place offices overlook Regents Canal, with the newly-developed Coal Drops Yard, Granary Square and St Pancras Square shops, restaurants and pop-ups.
We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people at the Guardian. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. The Guardian actively encourages applications from BAME candidates.
At The Guardian, many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements.