Newsroom work experience – The Sun

Length: One week, unpaid
Start date: Rolling
Location: London

About The Sun

The Sun is the most popular news brand in the UK, reaching 38.2 million people a month across digital and print.

Its journalism ranges from investigations, campaigns and political scoops to celebrity news. Its team produces coverage across news, sport, lifestyle and showbiz for print and digital audiences.

About the placement

The Sun is offering work experience to help aspiring journalists develop their understanding of how a newsroom operates.

You will join The Sun’s features team, assisting reporters with researching, pitching and writing stories. You will also receive mentoring and support during the placement.

Financial support for travel may be available on a case-by-case basis.

What you’ll do

• Help the team generate original and exclusive stories.
• Identify stories suitable for online and print and help develop them.
• Work as part of the team and contribute across a range of subjects.
• Pitch and produce stories and develop original ideas and features.
• Develop an understanding of how to present digital stories effectively across The Sun’s platforms and social media.

What we’re looking for

• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to produce lively, accurate copy to tight deadlines.
• A passion for news.
• An understanding of The Sun brand across print and digital.
• A positive attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

If you think you have what it takes but do not meet every requirement, you are still encouraged to apply. The Sun is looking for people with a passion for learning and developing their skills.

How to apply

As part of the online application, you will need to provide a CV and covering letter.

Your covering letter should:

• Briefly introduce yourself and explain why you are interested in pursuing a career in journalism.
• Explain your thoughts on the future of the journalism industry.
• Share your thoughts on The Sun and how it tells stories across its platforms, including what you think it does well and what it could do better.

About News UK

News UK is one of the leading media businesses in the UK and Ireland. Its news brands include The Times, The Sunday Times, The Sun, The Sun on Sunday and The TLS. Its national broadcast brands include talkSPORT, Times Radio and Virgin Radio UK, alongside local stations across Ireland.

Its brands provide news, analysis, opinion and entertainment to almost 40 million people each month across print, digital, audio, video, events and experiences.

News UK says it exists to promote a fair society, freedom of speech and a little bit of fun, while continuing to develop how it tells stories and reaches audiences.