Assistant News Editor

News UK; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization is seeking a skilled journalist to produce engaging news content for its US audience. The ideal candidate will identify trends, write multiple stories daily, and collaborate with multimedia teams. Key qualifications include a strong news reporting background and proficiency in audience analytics. Benefits include private medical insurance, wellness programs, and generous leave. This position is based in the City of Westminster, London.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym memberships

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Wellbeing benefits

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background in news reporting.
• Deep understanding of digital audience engagement.
• Proven track record in mentoring reporters.

Responsibilities

• Identify early morning trends tailored for a US audience.
• Write engaging stories based on current trends.
• Collaborate with picture and video teams for high‑quality visuals.
• Develop exclusive stories and oversee major breaking news cycles.
• Provide leadership cover for the Assistant Editor.

Skills

News reporting

Audience analytics

Social media trends

SEO best practices

Mentoring reporters

Diverse topic coverage

Job description

Overview

The Sun is the biggest news brand in the UK, publishing hundreds of stories a day and reaching over 170m unique users digitally every month. Our exclusives set the news agenda and our campaigns have changed the lives of many while delivering news, entertainment, and sports coverage to millions of readers every day. With a rich history spanning decades, we are dedicated to providing accurate, insightful and engaging content across print and digital platforms. You will be part of a growing hub based at The Sun offices in London producing content for our US site the-sun.com. This team bridges the gap between time zones, publishing high‑impact news for a US audience while the New York office prepares for the day. You will report to the-sun.com’s UK‑based Assistant Editor.

Responsibilities

• Identify early morning trends and breaking news stories tailored specifically for a US audience.
• Write four to six engaging stories each morning based on current trends.
• Collaborate with the picture and video teams to ensure all content has high‑quality visuals.
• Partner with the US News Editor and Head of News on forward planning for major global events.
• Develop your own exclusive stories, interviews, and video concepts.
• Oversee the preparation and planning for major breaking news cycles.
• Plan coverage around upcoming TV releases, movies, and books.
• Provide leadership cover for the Assistant Editor during leave periods.
• Support US news editors by briefing and editing reporters during afternoon shifts.

Qualifications

• A strong background in news reporting and a deep understanding of what makes a story resonate with a digital audience.
• Technical proficiency in audience analytics, social media trends and SEO best practices.
• Proven track record of leading or mentoring reporters on a news desk.
• Significant journalism experience, ideally within a fast‑paced digital or national newsroom.
• Comfortable turning your hand to diverse topics including lifestyle, consumer, and entertainment news.

Benefits

• Private medical insurance including coverage for pre‑existing conditions.
• Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly in‑person/virtual exercise classes.
• Bikes for Work and Electric Car scheme.
• Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books.
• Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks.
• Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times.
• Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities.
• Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling.
• A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%.
• Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access.
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year.