News Editor Features

NEWS UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading news organization in London seeks a News Editor for Features to shape compelling content across platforms. The role requires at least five years on a national news desk, adeptness in trend spotting, and the ability to manage multiple reporters. You will lead the development of exclusive news stories while nurturing younger reporters. This position offers a vibrant work culture, a flexible working policy, and comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance and generous holidays.

Benefits

Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full salary

Private medical insurance

30 days holiday

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience on a national news desk with a track record of delivering exclusives.
• Experience of managing multiple reporters simultaneously.
• Outstanding legal & IPSO knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead original and exclusive news content for the Features team.
• Spot and develop potential trends and viral content.
• Train and nurture young reporters.

Skills

Leadership under pressure

Trend spotting

Headline writing

Understanding of media law

Team collaboration

Tools

Parsely

Marfeel

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 Editor, Features (Digital) will be a key player in shaping the daily content of our flagship platforms: The Sun.co.uk and print features, Sun Club membership scheme and Fabulous Digital.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone bursting with ideas to make their mark on a brand that reaches millions every day.

Based in our fast-paced London Bridge newsroom, you will be responsible for generating a constant stream of compelling, on‑brand, and agenda‑setting content at scale and under time pressure. You will be as adept at scouting out a case study for a hard news feature as you are pitching the latest TikTok trend - and you’ll instantly know what makes our readers tick and how to turn that into valuable, must‑read content.

Your normal core working hours will be 40 hours per week within the operating hours/days as advised by your line manager. As per the News UK flexible working policy, this role is required to work from our London Bridge office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Any part‑time working requests will be considered on an individual basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead quick turnaround original and exclusive news content for the Features team.
• Take in all main talking points of the day - whether benefits changes, political news, female‑focused issues or crime leads.
• Improve quality of The Sun’s quick‑hit news women’s content by having a flair for spotting new trends and viral content.
• Razor‑sharp digital focus with proven understanding on driving traffic via the homepage and securing prime story slots via great comps and graphics.
• Brilliant headline writer who understands the spirit of the brand and has the flair to spot the hidden potential in stories.
• Proven creative ability when it comes to treatment of topics of the day.
• Help develop Features’ off diary operation, including for Fabulous, and improve the quality and quantity of our original content including by managing freelancers on the ground and utilising solid contacts around the UK and internationally.
• To help train and develop our talented young reporters, nurturing them and ensuring they have a thorough understanding on The Sun brand.

Key Skills and Experience

• Minimum of five years’ experience working on a national news desk with a track record of delivering exclusives.
• Must have experience of running multiple reporters on the ground at once.
• Knowledge of data and traffic‑driving tools such as Parsely and Marfeel.
• Unflappable under pressure and delivers work at a consistently high standard - positive attitude and a good team player.
• Comfortable taking and acting on constructive feedback.
• Outstanding legal & IPSO knowledge.
• Can demonstrate an understanding of The Sun brand, both print and digital.

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 Next Gen.

Benefits

• Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks.
• Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access.
• Private medical insurance including coverage for pre‑existing conditions.
• Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly virtual yoga classes.
• ‘Bikes for Work’ and ‘Electric Car’ scheme.
• Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books.
• 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%.
• 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year.

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