Assistant Producer – Showbiz & Royals - Sun Video (Casual)

NEWS UK; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading media company in London is seeking an Assistant Producer to assist in creating engaging showbiz and royal content. The candidate should have some production experience and a passion for celebrity culture. They will help in scripting, research, and logistics. This position requires excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with opportunities to thrive in a diverse and inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Some experience in TV, radio, digital, or newsroom production is useful.
• Strong attention to detail in writing.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist producers in planning, developing, and delivering content.
• Source, verify, and prepare background information for stories.
• Write scripts, briefing notes, and interview questions.
• Help book guests and manage logistics.
• Support in logging, editing, and preparing materials.
• Track news and trends for story opportunities.
• Ensure content meets editorial and legal standards.
• Collaborate with teams to maximize reach.

Skills

Experience in TV, radio, digital, or newsroom production

Passion for showbiz and celebrity culture

Clear and engaging writing skills

Excellent time-management skills

Familiarity with production tools and editing software

Team player

Tools

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Job description

Overview

Assistant Producer – Showbiz & Royals - Sun Video (Casual)

An iconic, dynamic storyteller with a rich heritage and a global audience in the millions, The Sun is now focusing on an exciting, video-first strategy to engage new audiences, putting video at the heart of our journalism.

This is your chance to join a talented team at a pivotal moment, contributing to fast-paced, agenda-setting video output that drives traffic and revenue, as we redefine how a historic brand tells stories in the fast-moving digital world.

Responsibilities

• Production Support: Assist producers in planning, developing, and delivering high-quality showbiz and royals content across platforms.
• Research & Fact-Checking: Source, verify, and prepare background information for stories, segments, and interviews.
• Editorial Prep: Write scripts, briefing notes, and interview questions for presenters or contributors.
• Talent Booking: Help book guests, contributors, and experts, while assisting with on-the-day logistics.
• Editing Assistance: Support in logging, editing, and preparing video, audio, or written material.
• Story Monitoring: Track breaking news, social media, and entertainment/royal trends to spot story opportunities.
• Compliance: Ensure content meets editorial and legal standards.
• Collaboration: Work closely with producers, editors, and social teams to ensure maximum reach and impact.

Qualifications

• Experience: Some experience in TV, radio, digital, or newsroom production (placements or professional) would be useful.
• Editorial Knowledge: Passionate about showbiz, celebrity culture, and royal affairs.
• Writing Skills: Clear, accurate, and engaging writer with strong attention to detail.
• Organisation: Excellent time-management skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks under pressure.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with production tools and editing software (Premiere Pro, After Effects, or similar a bonus).
• Team Player: Collaborative and proactive, with the ability to work independently when needed.

About News UK

News UK is one of the leading media businesses in the UK and Ireland. Our newsbrands include The Times, The Sunday Times, The Sun, The Sun on Sunday and The TLS. Our national broadcast brands include talkSPORT, Times Radio, and Virgin Radio UK, with market-leading local stations across Ireland.

Our world-famous brands provide news, analysis, opinion, and entertainment to almost 40 million people each month. Spanning print and digital, audio and video, events and experiences, our brands represent the diverse communities we serve.

Life at News

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 our organisation reflects the diversity of the people we reach.

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Employee-led networks include the African & Caribbean Network, Parents and Carers Network, LGBTQ+ network “News Is Out,” and the Apprentice Society.