Assistant News Editor

NEWS UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading news organization in the UK is seeking a dedicated reporter to join their team at The Sun, focusing on creating high-impact news for a US audience. Ideal candidates will have a strong reporting background, understand digital trends, and be comfortable mentoring younger reporters. The role offers opportunities for significant career growth and access to various employee benefits, fostering a collaborative and diverse work culture.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Generous pension scheme

25 days holiday

Access to wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Strong background in news reporting and understanding of digital storytelling.
• Technical proficiency in audience analytics, social media, and SEO.
• Proven track record of leading or mentoring reporters.

Responsibilities

• Identify early morning trends and breaking news.
• Write four to six engaging stories each morning.
• Collaborate with picture and video teams.

Skills

News reporting experience

Understanding of digital audience dynamics

Technical proficiency in SEO

Experience in mentoring reporters

Job description

Job Description

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.

Your team:

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.

Your role:

This is an incredible opportunity to help shape the next phase of the-sun.com’s development and play a vital role in its continued growth. This role is a perfect first step for an experienced reporter looking to move into editing, working in a fast-paced environment where you will handle everything from breaking news to entertainment and lifestyle.

Day to day you will:

• 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.

What we're looking for from you:

• 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.

Life at News

Driven by passion, guided by principles and acting with purpose. We represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter. We inform our audiences so that they can make decisions based on trusted information.

We represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter most. To ensure these stories resonate with as broad an audience as possible, it is essential that our organisation reflects the diversity of the people we reach. Whether through age, gender, ethnicity, disability, social class or sexuality, we are committed to representing the rich variety of voices that make up our society. And we champion a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and thrive as we continue to innovate and drive long term sustainable growth. This is done through our Diversity Strategy.

At News UK, we take pride in our exceptional employee‑led networks that bring together individuals with shared interests and create a vibrant sense of community. We believe our networks play a vital role in fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture at News UK. Groups that we support include the African & Caribbean Network, Parents and Carers, and LGBTQ+ group News Is Out, and the Apprentice Society.

Benefits

Some of our benefits include:

• 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

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