Sub Editor, The Scottish Sun

The Sun; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical

Gym discounts

Bike scheme

Book discounts

Parental leave

Brand events

Wellbeing benefits

Pension

Learning access

Holiday allowance

Volunteer days

Job summary

The Sun in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled sub-editor to sharpen copy for the Scottish Sun with its distinctive, succinct style. You will craft punchy headlines, ensure accuracy, and check legal compliance under tight deadlines.

Working with writers and desk heads, you will rewrite and tighten stories, spot hidden gems, and stay up to date with current affairs to keep copy engaging and error-free across print and digital platforms.

Qualifications

• Significant background subbing for a national or regional daily newspaper.
• Proven track record in tabloid storytelling with speed and accuracy.
• Solid knowledge of media law and regulatory guidelines.
• Flair for the English language and strong copy sense.
• Drive, humour and a commitment to the high standards of The Scottish Sun.
• Willingness to work flexibly across a seven-day rota toward tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Polish print copy, correct spelling, grammar and style inconsistencies.
• Rewrite and tighten story content to be punchy and fit layout lengths.
• Craft headlines and captions that stand out and meet style guidelines.
• Meticulous fact checking for accuracy and legal compliance.
• Collaborate with writers, reporters 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

Subbing for daily paper

Tabloid storytelling

Media law knowledge

English language flair

Drive and humour

Seven-day rota

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.

Your role:

Step into a fast-paced, print sub-editing role where you will sharpen, polish and perfect copy in keeping with The Scottish Sun’s inimitable, succinct style. You will craft punchy, eye-catching headlines while ensuring every page meets the highest standards of accuracy, style and legal compliance. A talent for spotting hidden gems in reams of copy is a must.

Day to day you will:

• Polish print copy while correcting spelling, grammar and style inconsistencies.
• Rewrite and tighten story content so it is punchy, engaging and meets specific layout lengths.
• Craft compelling, standout headlines and captions. Headlines make The Scottish Sun stand out from the opposition and our production staff are master craftsmen and women of the English language.
• Be a meticulous fact checker to guarantee stories are accurate and legally compliant.
• Collaborate with writers, reporters, and desk heads to resolve copy queries while keeping the Chief Sub updated.
• Propose fresh angles and creative approaches to incoming stories.
• Stay up to date with current affairs, trends and popular culture.

What we’re looking for from you:

• A significant background in subbing for a national or regional daily newspaper.
• A proven track record in tabloid storytelling and a familiarity with working at speed with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Solid working knowledge of media law and regulatory guidelines.
• A flair for the English language.
• Drive and a sense of humour. You will be a stickler for the impeccable standards for which The Scottish Sun is renowned and have a cool head under pressure.
• Willingness to work flexibly across a seven-day rota towards tight deadlines.

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, and we have 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 pixel, audio and video, events and experiences, our multi-format brands are home to a plurality of opinion, representing the diverse communities we serve. Driven by passion, guided by principles and acting with purpose, we exist to promote a fair society, freedom of speech and a little bit of fun. Rethinking continually the business of storytelling, we represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter.

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 a 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 the Apprentice Society.

Benefits

Some of our benefits include:

• 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
• Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks
• 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%
• Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access
• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, as well as an extra anniversary day off
• Up to 3 paid volunteering days per year to support causes you care about

We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments due to a disability or health condition at any stage of your application or interview, please let us know. You can contact us at [e-mail] to discuss how we can support you to perform at your best.