Job Description

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 are now looking for a Senior Product Manager - Technical to join our Product & Engineering Team! You will work in collaboration with the Business Affairs and Licensing team to modernise how Guardian content is packaged, distributed, protected, and monetised across existing and emerging markets and technologies, engaging with information feeder systems such as our rights management tools.

About the role

• Driving value extraction from Guardian journalism in new and novel ways via third party platforms and licensing engagements
• Evolving CAPI (Content API) and the Open Platform as commercial products
• Shaping AI readiness and provenance strategy for partnerships
• Developing new routes to market and content marketplaces for our licensed content offerings
• Coordinating cross-functional delivery across technical teams (product and engineering P&E and group tech and data GT&D), editorial, commercial, rights operations and legal teams
• Co-ordinate and manage continuous Business As Usual (BAU) improvements and functionality to support our existing clients who ingest content via our content API; providing technical support, feed management and optimisation to grow engagement/secure revenue growth

About you

• Extensive experience in technical product management, ideally within digital media, publishing or commercial platforms
• Strong understanding of AI and the opportunities/threats for the publishing industry
• Proven track record of launching high-impact products that drive direct commercial revenue.
• Proven technical product leadership abilities, including evidence of close partnership with engineering and data teams
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, capable of influencing across teams and functions
• Data-informed mindset with experience using performance metrics to guide decision-making.

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

We operate in a hybrid environment working 3 days a week from our offices in Kings Cross and 2 days a week remotely.

We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people. 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. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements.

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.

The closing date for applications is 16th June 2026

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. Please contact Anna Vipers on anna.vipers@theguardian.com to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.

Benefits at the Guardian

You'll have 30 days 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 private healthcare, 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.