Guardian Media Group (GMG) is a leading global media organisation, the publisher of the Guardian, which celebrates 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 are now looking for an EA to our Communications Director to provide highly effective, professional, proactive and reliable support to ensure that the Communications Director is fully supported in discharging his/her professional and operational duties.

About the role

• Support with organising and scheduling diaries, team meetings, travel, expenses, ad hoc reports, presentations, internal communications and newsletters etc for Comms Director and providing administration support to the team
• Liaise with teams including reader revenues, advertising, editorial, marketing, events, HR, finance and others to maintain ongoing calendar of key company activities
• Manage and update the Guardian’s corporate website including the Guardian press office, GMG and Scott Trust
• Monitor Guardian media enquiries inbox and telephone line during office hours and handle interview and filming requests

About you

• Solid experience of working as a PA or a senior assistant level, supporting colleagues at all levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong IT skills to include Google suite (Gmail, calendar, Drive) and/or MS Office with the ability to create high quality presentations
• Enthusiastic and displays passion for the Guardian’s work
• Possess gravitas and the ability to impress stakeholders immediately, and able to build strong internal relationships across the business

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 Tuesday, 5th October.

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.