Review Panel Member

Overview

You join Guardian News & Media’s Review Panel, supporting independent assessment of complaints under the Editors’ Code of Practice. In this role you will work with fellow panel members to scrutinise case bundles and help reach a consensus on outcomes. You contribute to upholding high standards through self-regulation, integrity, and public-interest journalism. The position blends legal awareness with editorial policy, supporting readers and the Scott Trust’s values. This is an impactful opportunity to shape governance in a leading global newsroom environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Remuneration: 5,000 pa
• Part-time or quarterly meetings (flexible depending on caseload)
• Opportunity to impact editorial governance
• Experience with high-profile media ethics processes
• Career exposure in a leading global newsroom
• Four-year appointment terms (potential extension)

Responsibilities

• Scrutinise case bundles and contribute to panel determinations
• Collaborate with other panel members to reach consensus on outcomes
• Assist in applying the editorial code of practice to cases

Key requirements

• Fair and impartial decision-making
• Knowledge/experience of journalism or news publishing
• Experience with self-regulation and maintaining high industry standards
• Understanding of journalistic codes of practice and standards
• Affinity with Scott Trust values: honesty, integrity, courage, fairness, public interest journalism
• Knowledge of media law would be welcome

• Impartiality
• Collaborative mindset
• Strong judgment
• Knowledge of the Editors’ Code of Practice
• Understanding of media regulation
• Familiarity with journalism processes

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