Political social video producer (casual) – The Sun

You will be embedded at the heart of the action in Westminster, working in our political team to ensure The Sun remains the fastest and most engaging voice in British politics. While primarily based in Parliament, you will also collaborate with the wider newsroom at our London Bridge headquarters.

Your role

As a key member of our social video team, you will bridge the gap between hard-hitting political journalism and viral digital content. You won’t just be recording clips; you will be conceptualising and executing a visual strategy that wins on every platform.

Day to day you will

• Rapid content creation: source, edit and upload high-quality video content tailored for TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts
• End-to-end production: independently conceive, shoot and package video in direct response to the daily political news agenda
• Creative adaptation: turn long-form journalism or print exclusives into snappy, shareable edits with compelling voiceovers, text and graphics
• Trend mastery: maintain an acute awareness of real-time social trends, trending sounds and the cultural zeitgeist to keep our coverage ahead of the competition
• Strategic growth: use social media analytics (engagement, views, completion rates) to optimise content for platform algorithms and guide future strategy
• Talent collaboration: source and collaborate with on-screen talent to create unique, personality-driven political content
• Technical management: manage the placement and timing of content across various content management system (CMS) platforms, ensuring all technical requirements (aspect ratios, metadata, thumbnails) are met

What we’re looking for from you

We are looking for a self-starter who thrives under the pressure of a busy newsroom and has a ‘notebook full of ideas’.

• Professional experience: at least two years’ experience working as a video producer or video journalist in a fast-paced digital news or entertainment environment
• Technical proficiency: expert-level editing skills in Adobe Premiere and experience with filming, lighting and sound
• Editorial judgement: a deep understanding of the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) Editors’ Code of Practice, media law and ethical considerations
• Political insight: a strong knowledge of UK politics and current affairs
• Digital savvy: proven knowledge of social media, search engine optimisation (SEO), online publishing and content monetisation
• Speed and accuracy: the ability to source high-quality third-party footage and user-generated content (UGC) to break news faster than our competitors without sacrificing rigorous accuracy

News UK

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.

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 careers@news.co.uk to discuss how we can support you to perform at your best.