Assistant Night News Editor

News UK; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization is seeking an experienced journalist to join their evening news team. The role involves delivering exclusive stories, training new reporters, and responding to breaking news effectively. The ideal candidate has experience in a national newsroom, a keen eye for potential stories, and the ability to work under pressure. This position is office-based and requires flexibility to work across 7 days.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Generous pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience at a national newsroom level delivering exclusives.
• Ability to deliver work under pressure consistently.
• Solid contacts with agencies and freelancers.

Responsibilities

• Bring in exclusive stories every shift.
• Train new reporters.
• Respond to breaking stories effectively.

Skills

Story judgement

News judgement

Team collaboration

Pressure handling

Story spotting

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. Its exclusives set the news agenda and its campaigns have changed the lives of many. 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.

The Sun has a mass‑market audience and aims to appeal to a diverse audience in the UK and beyond.

Your role: The News team is looking for a talented journalist with impeccable story judgement who flourishes under pressure to help bring in world exclusives. You will work as a crucial member of the news desk's evening operation, running a team of reporters covering breaking stories and bagging the best scoops.

Day to day you will:

• Ensure the news team brings in great exclusive stories every shift.
• Have a clear understanding of what makes a great story for our readers.
• Help train and nurture new reporters.
• Respond effectively & instinctively to breaking stories.
• Problem‑solve while under pressure from the back bench & online desks.
• Be fully aware of legal issues and the IPSO Editors' Code of Practice.

What we're looking for from you:

• Previous experience working at a national newsroom level with a proven track record of delivering exclusives and excellent news judgement.
• Must have flair and an ability to spot the hidden potential in stories.
• Unflappable under pressure and delivers work at a consistently high standard.
• Positive attitude and good team player.
• Solid contacts with agencies and freelancers around the UK.
• Can demonstrate an understanding of the The Sun brand across all platforms.
• Flexibility to work shift patterns across 7 days; the role is office based.

Life at News UK

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, the LGBTQ+ group News Is Out, and the Apprentice Society.

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.
• 18‑week maternity leave at full basic salary and 2‑week paternity leave.
• 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 well‑being 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.