Assistant Editor, The U.S. Sun (UK-based) - Maternity Cover

News UK•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Part of News Corp, The Sun is a global publisher and one of the biggest news brands in the UK. Our talented and diverse team publishes the best coverage of news, sport, TV, showbiz, and lifestyle. In early 2020 we launched a US edition, and within 18 months became the fastest-growing news site in the US. Although our main office is in New York, we have a growing US hub working out of The Sun offices in London which publishes US news for a US audience, taking advantage of the time difference. We are looking for an Assistant Editor (Maternity Cover) to hit the ground running each morning with the best of US news and set up our New York office for the day. This is a news role, but as part of a small team you will be expected to turn your hand to stories across multiple desks, handling entertainment, lifestyle and consumer lines, as well as more traditional news. This is an incredible opportunity to help shape our future development from the ground up and to set the news agenda each day for the-sun.com. The role is based in London. You must be eligible to work in the UK.

Requirements

Solid experience in journalism and editing
A strong background in news reporting
Experience in leading more junior reporters
Must have an understanding of audience analytics, social media and SEO
Must be eligible to work in the UK

Nice To Haves

On-camera experience not a requirement but a plus

Responsibilities

Identify early morning trends and breakers for a US audience
Run a team of reporters and occasionally write yourself when needed
Work with pictures and video teams to ensure visuals are the best
Liaise with the UK’s foreign desk and backbench to ensure seamless coverage
Work with US News Editor and Head of News based in NYC on forward planning
Produce exclusive stories, prepare interviews, and generate video ideas
Help oversee breaking news preparation and planning
Occasionally help US news editors brief and edit reporters in afternoons

Benefits

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