Deputy Foreign Editor

News UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization in Greater London is seeking a Senior Deputy Foreign Editor to join a dynamic team. The role involves managing a team of editors and reporters to deliver high-quality, agenda-setting news coverage. Qualities required include extensive newsroom experience, a passion for current affairs, and sharp story selection abilities. Exciting benefits, including private medical insurance and discounted gym memberships, are offered. Join us to help shape the news landscape!

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Generous pension scheme

Access to exclusive events

Wide range of training available

Qualifications

• Experience working at a senior level on the news desk or a foreign news department.
• Ability to independently identify exclusives and feature ideas.
• An awareness of SEO and social media engagement.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Foreign Editor to manage a team of reporters.
• Work with social and audience teams for story optimization.
• Write sharp headlines to attract readership.

Skills

Experience at senior level in news desk

Passion for news and current affairs

Ability to identify exclusives

Understanding of SEO and social audiences

Unflappable under pressure

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. 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, we are dedicated to providing accurate, insightful and engaging content across print and digital platforms.

Your team

The Sun Online is the biggest mobile news brand in the UK and is still growing, with a young, talented and diverse team that publishes the best coverage of news, sport, TV, showbiz and lifestyle.

Your role

We are looking for a first‑class Deputy Foreign Editor to join Fleet Street’s most dynamic digital news operation. The role will be based within the senior Foreign News team and will involve agenda‑setting scoops, exclusives, long‑form human interest stories, video‑led projects and breaking news coverage of major international events.

Day to day you will

• Closely assist the Foreign Editor to manage a team of 15 news editors and reporters to produce world‑beating content 24/7 for audiences across the globe.
• Work with social, audience and homepage teams to ensure stories are optimised for each platform.
• Be ruthless with story selection to build traffic and reach new audiences around the world.
• Have a razor‑sharp eye for a story – whether spotting a great line buried in a mound of AP copy or anticipating how to move on a big breaking news event.
• Write sharp, eye‑catching headlines that set The Sun apart from our rivals.
• Lead the team in spotting and creating new trends so we stay ahead of our rivals.
• Help source and produce stories for other departments – you must have a keen eye for lifestyle, tech, consumer and features, not just hard news.
• Help turn around stories quickly and accurately, mindful of IPSO and legal issues.
• Train reporters to ensure their copy is sharp and accurate and they are making best use of pictures, video and graphics; work with our network of stringers to bring in agenda‑setting scoops and exclusives that resonate with millions of readers around the world.
• Work closely with our picture, video and graphics desks to tell stories in the most impactful way.

What we’re looking for from you

• Experience working at a senior level on the news desk or a foreign news department within a fast‑paced newsroom – this is essential.
• A passion for news and current affairs around the world.
• Ability to independently identify exclusives and original feature ideas.
• An awareness of SEO, social audiences and an understanding of how to recirculate readers within The Sun and keep them engaged.
• Unflappable under pressure.

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 they can make decisions based on trusted information.

We champion a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and thrive, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. We support networks such as the African & Caribbean Network, Parents and Carers, 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 with weekly in‑person/virtual exercise classes.
• Bikes for Work and an Electric Car scheme.
• Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books.
• Maternity leave up to 18 weeks with full basic salary; paternity leave up to 2 weeks.
• Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK and The Times; weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities.
• 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.

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