Assistant Night News Editor
2 weeks ago
Assistant Night News Editor
**Location**:
London
Department
The Sun
Salary Range:
Not Specified
Advertising End Date:
17 Oct 2025
**The Sun** is the biggest news brand in the UK, publishing hundreds of stories a day and reaching over 170m unique users digitally every month. Its exclusives set the news agenda and its campaigns have changed the lives of many. Delivering news, entertainment, and sports coverage to millions of readers every day. With a rich history spanning decades, we are dedicated to providing accurate, insightful, and engaging content across print and digital platforms.
The Sun has a mass-market audience and aims to appeal to a diverse audience in the UK and beyond.
**Your role**: The News team is looking for a talented journalist with impeccable story judgement who flourishes under pressure to help bring in world exclusives. You will work as a crucial member of the news desk’s evening operation, running a team of reporters covering breaking stories and bagging the best scoops.
**Day to day you will**:
+ Ensure the news team bring in great exclusive stories every shift
+ Have a clear understanding of what makes a great story for our readers
+ Help train and nurture new reporters
+ Respond effectively & instinctively to breaking stories
+ Problem solve while under pressure from the back bench & online desks
+ Be fully aware of legal issues and the IPSO Editors’ Code of Practice.
**What we’re looking for from you**:
+ Previous experience working at national newsroom level with a proven track record of delivering exclusives and excellent news judgement
+ 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
+ Solid contacts with agencies and freelancers around the UK
+ Can demonstrate an understanding of the The Sun brand across all platforms
+ Flexibility to work shift patterns across 7 days. The role is office based
**Life at News**
Driven by passion, guided by principles and acting with purpose. We represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter. We inform our audiences so that they can make decisions based on trusted information.
At News UK, we take pride in our exceptional employee-led networks that bring together individuals with shared interests and create a vibrant sense of community. We believe our networks play a vital role in fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture at News UK. Groups that we support include the African & Caribbean Network, Parents and Carers, and LGBTQ+ group News Is Out, and the Apprentice Society.
**Benefits**
Some of our benefits include:
+ Private medical insuranceincluding 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
+ Maternityleave up to 18 weeks full basic salary &paternityleave 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 towell-being benefitssuch as EAP, physio/massage and counselling
+ A generouspensionscheme with employer contributions of up to 5%
+ Wide range oftrainingavailable, plus full LinkedIn Learning
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