Assistant News Editor, The Sun

The Sun is Britain’s biggest biggest-selling newspaper and largest mobile news brand – and still growing – with a talented, diverse team who publish the best news, sport, showbiz and lifestyle coverage in the business.

Your role: 

We are looking for a new Assistant News Editor to help grow our award-winning operation. This is a rare opportunity for the right applicant to join The Sun’s news desk.

Day to day you will: 

• Help develop The Sun Online’s off diary operation and improve the quality and quantity of our original content
• Manage and run reporters on the ground going after the biggest stories of the day, as well as seeing tips through to finished stories
• Liaise with agencies and freelancers to make sure our coverage stays ahead of the competition
• Help train and develop our talented young reporters and get the most out of them
• Assist the news editor with management of the team
• Lead the news operation as and when required, including at nights and weekends when necessary

What we are looking for from you:

• Experience working at national newsdesk level with a track record of delivering exclusives
• Experience of running multiple reporters on the ground at once
• Knowledge of and experience in recognised search tools
• Must have experience of leading news operations on occasion
• Solid contacts with agencies and freelancers around the UK and internationally
• Must have flair and an ability to spot the hidden potential in stories
• Unflappable under pressure and delivers work at a consistently high standard
• Positive attitude and good team player
• Can demonstrate an understanding of the The Sun brand, both print and digital
• Flexibility to work shift patterns across 7 days