Commissioning Editor, Caribbean and Latin America

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Guardian News & Media Full time

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.

We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture.


We're looking for a
Commissioning Editor (full time or part time, 4 days per week) to help shape the Guardian's Latin America and the Caribbean coverage within the clear remit of our project centred on the environment.


This will follow other successful reporting projects, like Age of Extinction and Seascape, which report within the remits of the theme.

For this project the editor will find and commission reporting from and about this region, and produce stories around environmental issues, from the people and the biodiversity on the frontlines of the climate crisis to the politics and policies being implemented and the solutions being found.


This is a 12 month secondment or fixed term contract.

About the Role

  • As directed by the editor of foundations and philanthropic projects, drive news and feature coverage across the topic and plan bold, agendasetting stories for print and web as well as eyecatching visual presentations
  • Projectbased support and guidance of Guardian reporters assigned to the project and of indigenous freelancers, to enable them to do their best work
  • Liaise closely on story commissioning and development with the UK international desk, the environment desk and relevant editorial teams in the US, South America, Australia and elsewhere
  • React swiftly and confidently to any breaking stories, collaborating with the relevant newsdesks
  • Contribute ideas to daily and weekly news meetings

About You

  • Experience writing and/or editing for a national/international media organisation
  • Excellent news judgement, high motivation and proactive attitude
  • Demonstrable interest in the region, in the environment and in social justice
  • Commitment to creating worldclass journalism
  • Expertise with digital tools including social media, data journalism and mobile publishing, and appetite to explore new platforms
  • Ideally, you'll have a demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to this role and to cover underreported stories
You can see the full job description
here.

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.


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.


Benefits at the Guardian

Culture & 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.

You will also have the opportunity to hear unique insight from our journalists in our morning conference, a live discussion on the news story of the day.

We offer great tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including free yoga and pilates. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.

Learning & 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.


Our Working Environment
We take pride in our surroundings and are pleased to offer versatile meeting rooms and colourful communal areas. We have a brilliant canteen that caters to breakfast, lunch and dinner, with views overlooking Regent's Canal. Our multi-faith prayer room provides privacy for those who require a safe space when in the office. Also, coming soon, the Yellow room, a dedicated space for expressing if you are breastfeeding.

Additional Benefits & Policies
We offer 30 days annual leave per annum, plus an additional 5 day holiday purchase scheme. 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'll get life cover, income protection, healthcare, sick pay 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 emp

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