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 host to join The Guardian’s Editorial team to host Guardian Australia’s video shorts project.

This role is being offered on a 12 month contract basis, and is open to candidates based in either Sydney or Melbourne.

In this role you will…

• Work closely with the executive producer and assistant editor of audio/visual prepare and present Guardian Australia’s short-form news videos.
• Understand Guardian Australia’s multimedia video strategy, and suggest ideas compatible with its values, style and content.
• Contribute to the planning of newsgathering and output, finding contributors and interviewees as well as other sources of material.
• Research and conduct interviews with internal Guardian staff, experts, commentators and members of the public both in studio and in the field.
• Work with producers to plan and structure visual stories.
• Give constructive feedback on pre-release videos.
• Deploy and brief correspondents, reporters, producers and guests as appropriate for video production.
• Liaise closely with other team members, Guardian Australia employees, Guardian UK & US audio visual teams and contributors to plan and create high quality videos.
• Work with external providers and platforms as required to produce video content for Guardian Australia.
• Promote videos through social media channels and monitor engagement.
• Assist in training non-broadcast specialists in presentation and recording.
• Assist in tracking and maintaining multimedia equipment and facilities.
• Work with editors, reporters, multimedia and data and interactive teams on collaborative projects.
• Generate ideas for programming and presentation, with regard to upcoming events and developments.
• Represent Guardian Australia at events and functions.

You’ll bring….

Knowledge and experience

• Significant experience in broadcast, hosting videos, radio, radio news, podcasts or audio features.
• Significant experience in conducting effective interviews.
• Deep understanding of Australian news agenda.
• Experienced in editing video.
• Ability to oversee a fast moving production schedule.
• Ability to make high level content decisions.
• Experience working with a fast moving newsroom.
• Strong editorial judgment.
• Ability to consistently deliver on time.
• Ability to innovate in video.
• Understand and keep up to date with the latest developments in video and off-platform.
• Strong understanding of social platforms and how best to utilise these to extend and promote videos.
• 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.
• Collaborative.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Comfortable producing work on a tight deadline.
• Organised and able to manage multiple projects at a time.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with high profile journalists.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Proven journalistic instincts.
• Creativity - able to find new angles on major news stories.
• Comfortable recording video in studio and on location.
• 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.

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.