TV Entertainment Features Lead (12-Month)

The Sun; England; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Gym discounts

Bikes for Work

Harper Collins book discount

30 days holiday

Job summary

The Sun is seeking a Deputy Features Editor to drive entertainment coverage with exclusive interviews and fresh feature ideas. You will report to the Features Editor, collaborate with writers, PRs and internal teams, and guide market-leading previews and weekly content. This is a 12-month maternity cover contract.

You'll liaise with TV PRs, secure early access to productions, lead the features team in the editor's absence, and ensure high editorial standards across all copy.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of television shows, celebrity culture, and soaps.
• Outstanding copy editing skills with strong attention to house style.
• Established networks and contacts with key PRs and talent agents.
• Broad background in writing across formats including interviews and previews.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with TV PRs and schedulers on TV schedules and air dates.
• Coordinate with the Features Editor to secure early access to productions.
• Compile forward-planning documents and share updates with the team.
• Write compelling copy for features, previews, and soap coverage to high editorial standards.
• Commission and edit features from internal journalists and freelancers.
• Conduct high-profile interviews to secure exclusive lines and coverage.

Skills

TV knowledge

Copy editing

Industry contacts

Feature writing

Job description

The Sun is seeking a Deputy Features Editor to drive entertainment coverage with exclusive interviews and fresh feature ideas. You will report to the Features Editor, collaborate with writers, PRs and internal teams, and guide market-leading previews and weekly content. This is a 12-month maternity cover contract.

You'll liaise with TV PRs, secure early access to productions, lead the features team in the editor's absence, and ensure high editorial standards across all copy.