Social Producer, Feast

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We are looking for a social producer to join Feast. You will play a pivotal role in creating and editing compelling social video and digital content for the Guardian's Feast and food products.

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract.

About the role

• Craft compelling digital content for Guardian food content
• Look for new, inspiring and impactful ways to promote our content; be aware of changing channel opportunities and social media trends
• Support cooks, stylists and photographers in producing engaging video and other digital content tailored for our social platforms and website.
• Take charge of the end-to-end process for planning, producing, filming, publishing and archiving of social media content
• Work alongside the social, community, and audience teams to maximise resources and bring key stories to life through high-impact projects
• Explore performance metrics – views, engagement, and content optimisation – to refine strategies and continually boost performance
• Champion community voices by curating and incorporating user-generated content
• Ensure every social post meets the highest editorial and technical standards
• Share insights and data to enhance the organisation's understanding of online audiences and emerging visual formats
• Support marketing team when needed to ensure brand consistency and maximum impact

About you

• Proven track record of producing distinctive social media content, preferably focused on food and culinary topics
• Experience of using video editing software, ideally Adobe Premiere. Familiarity with After Effects is advantageous
• Experience of shooting video in and outside of studio settings
• Understanding of the Guardian's visual aesthetic and editorial tone
• Strong writing skills with a flair for distilling complex information into engaging, concise copy
• Understanding of community engagement across social channels
• Understanding of audience metrics on YouTube and social channels
• Knowledge of search engine optimisation
• Ideally, you will have a demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to the role

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

We operate in a hybrid environment working at least three days a week from our offices in King's Cross in London.

The starting salary for this NUJ position is a minimum of £46,500, with the final offer determined by the successful candidate's skills, experience, and responsibilities.

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.

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. Thank you for bearing with us during the screening process.

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.

Benefits at the Guardian:

You'll have six weeks of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 5 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 wellbeing. In 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.