Sub Editor: Punchy Headlines & Precise Copy

News Corporation; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension up to 5% employer contribution

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

The Scottish Sun in Glasgow is seeking a Sub Editor to sharpen copy, craft punchy headlines, and ensure accuracy and legal compliance across print. You will work at a fast pace, polishing stories and tightening content for layout lengths.

Collaborate with writers and desk heads, spot fresh angles, and stay current with news, entertainment and sport. We value experience in regional daily journalism, a keen eye for detail, and a cool head under pressure.

Qualifications

• Significant background in subbing for a national or regional daily newspaper.
• Proven track record in tabloid storytelling and working quickly with accuracy.
• Solid working knowledge of media law and regulatory guidelines.
• Fluency in English with a strong command of language and style.
• Drive, humor, and impeccable standards under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Polish print copy while correcting spelling, grammar and style inconsistencies.
• Rewrite and tighten story content to be punchy and within layout lengths.
• Craft compelling headlines and captions to stand out on pages.
• Meticulous fact checking to ensure accuracy and legal compliance.
• Collaborate with writers and desk heads to resolve copy queries.
• Propose fresh angles and creative approaches to stories.
• Stay up to date with current affairs, trends and popular culture.

Skills

Sub-editing

News journalism

Attention to detail

Media law knowledge

Job description

The Scottish Sun in Glasgow is seeking a Sub Editor to sharpen copy, craft punchy headlines, and ensure accuracy and legal compliance across print. You will work at a fast pace, polishing stories and tightening content for layout lengths.

Collaborate with writers and desk heads, spot fresh angles, and stay current with news, entertainment and sport. We value experience in regional daily journalism, a keen eye for detail, and a cool head under pressure.