Assistant Producer – Showbiz

5 days ago

London, United Kingdom News UK Full time

Assistant Producer Showbiz & Royals - Sun Video (Casual)An iconic dynamic storyteller with a rich heritage and a global audience in the millions The Sun is now focusing on an exciting video-first strategy to engage new audiences putting video at the heart of our journalism.This is your chance to join a talented team at a pivotal moment contributing to fast-paced agenda-setting video output that drives traffic and revenue as we redefine how a historic brand tells stories in the fast-moving digital world.Your RoleAs an Assistant Producer you will play a key role in supporting the Showbiz & Royals team in creating compelling engaging content for our audiences. Working across research scripting production and editing you will help bring stories to life for both broadcast and digital platforms while developing your skills in a fast-paced creative newsroom.Day-to-Day ResponsibilitiesProduction Support: Assist producers in planning developing and delivering high-quality showbiz and royals content across platforms.Research & Fact-Checking: Source verify and prepare background information for stories segments and interviews.Editorial Prep: Write scripts briefing notes and interview questions for presenters or contributors.Talent Booking: Help book guests contributors and experts while assisting with on-the-day logistics.Editing Assistance: Support in logging editing and preparing video audio or written material.Story Monitoring: Track breaking news social media and entertainment/royal trends to spot story opportunities.Compliance: Ensure content meets editorial and legal standards.Collaboration: Work closely with producers editors and social teams to ensure maximum reach and impact.What Were Looking ForExperience: Some experience in TV radio digital or newsroom production (placements or professional) would be useful. Editorial Knowledge: Passionate about showbiz celebrity culture and royal affairs.Writing Skills: Clear accurate and engaging writer with strong attention to detail.Organisation: Excellent time-management skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks under pressure.Technical Skills: Familiarity with production tools and editing software (Premiere Pro After Effects or similar a bonus).Team Player: Collaborative and proactive with the ability to work independently when needed.About News UKNews 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 with 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 digital audio and video events and experiences our brands represent the diverse communities we serve.Life at NewsWe represent reflect and reach the nation telling the stories that matter most. To ensure these stories resonate with as broad an audience as possible it is essential our organisation reflects the diversity of the people we reach.We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Employee-led networks include the African & Caribbean Network Parents and Carers Network LGBTQ network News Is Out and the Apprentice Society.About The CandidateAbout The Company Key Skills Bidding,Automation,Application Development,ETL,Facility Management,Accident Investigation Employment Type : Gig Experience: years Vacancy: 1

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