Video Distribution Assistant

NEWS UK; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

News UK Video Distribution Assistant in London, United Kingdom

Job Title: Video Distribution Assistant

Location: London

Department: The Sun

Salary Details: Not Specified

Advertising End Date: 20 Apr 2025

Job Description:

The Sun is the biggest newsbrand in the UK, across print and digital. The Sun’s multi-award-winning Audience department sits at the heart of our digital newsroom, with our talented journalists publishing the best coverage of news, sport, TV and showbiz, lifestyle and family value. The team is constantly evolving, growing new audiences, and building engagement and loyalty with our readers and viewers.

We’re looking for a talented, highly motivated, resourceful individual, with a deep knowledge of social media platforms and current affairs to join our award-winning team at the heart of the newsroom.

Day to day you will:

1. Report into the Head of Social Media.
2. Play a key role in the ongoing development and execution of The Sun's social media strategy including the transformation of our video distribution strategy.
3. Contribute to The Sun’s adoption of emerging social platforms and tools, and take responsibility for the growth of The Sun’s new social channels.
4. Coordinate video content delivery across our social channels, such as YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, X, Instagram, amongst others.
5. Write headlines, create thumbnails, and contribute to social media output in regards to both video and website content.
6. Curate content from across Sun Online to satisfy a diverse range of audience demographics.
7. Edit and maintain The Sun’s social media channels to a high standard in close conjunction with the rest of the team.
8. Take leadership of a shift in the absence of the Head and Deputy Head, including attending conferences and providing social guidance to senior management.
9. Focus on targets and be clear on what is required in order to meet them, including reporting on various aspects to better inform the team.
10. Work flexibly, including evening and weekend shifts.

What we are looking for from you:

1. Deep knowledge of social media platforms, news and current affairs.
2. Unflappable under pressure and delivers work at a consistently high standard.
3. Proactive and displays a willingness to take on any task.
4. Positive attitude and good team player.
5. Takes initiative in order to achieve desired results.
6. Self-starter, organised and a good problem-solver, able to eliminate obstacles through creative and adaptive approaches.
7. Can demonstrate an understanding of The Sun brand, both print and digital.
8. Experience of working with web Content Management Systems - Facebook Creator Studio or Snapchat Story Studio knowledge would be very beneficial though not essential.
9. Video editing experience a plus but not essential.

Application process:

Please send your CV and a cover letter.

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.

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.

To do this, we believe our employees must represent different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. We strive to maximise and encourage every individual’s potential and ensure everyone feels valued.

We offer a flexible working arrangement where employees are expected to be in the office a minimum of three days per week. For the remaining two days, there is the option to work remotely if desired.

Some of our benefits include:

1. Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks.
2. Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access.
3. Private medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditions.
4. Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly virtual yoga classes.
5. ‘Bikes for Work’ and ‘Electric Car’ scheme.
6. Access to exclusive events, up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times.
7. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities.
8. Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling.
9. A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%.
10. 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year.

We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to perform to their best when applying for a role. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or for us to do anything differently to support you apply for any of our roles please contact us on [email protected].