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The role will be based within the senior Foreign News team, working on everything from agenda-setting scoops and exclusives to long-form human interest stories, video-led projects and breaking news coverage of major international events.\nDay to day you will:\nAssist the Foreign Editor to manage a team of more than a dozen news editors and reporters to produce world-beating content 24/7 for audiences across the globe\n\nWork with social and homepage teams to ensure stories are optimised for each platform\n\nBe ruthless with story selection to build traffic and reach new audiences around the world\n\nHave a razor-sharp eye for a story - whether it’s spotting a great line buried in wire copy or anticipating how to move on a big breaking news event\n\nWrite sharp, eye-catching headlines that set The Sun apart from our rivals\n\nHelp spot and create new trends so we stay ahead of our rivals\n\nHelp source and produce stories for other departments - you must have a keen eye for lifestyle, tech, consumer and features… not just hard news\n\nHelp turn around stories quickly and accurately, mindful of IPSO and legal issues\n\nAbility to commission and edit exclusive stories for Sun Club\n\nAble to think beyond written content and commission stories that work on video - both for YouTube and on platform\n\nHelp train reporters to ensure their copy is sharp and accurate and they are making best use of pictures, video and graphics\n\nWork with our network of stringers to bring in agenda-setting scoops and exclusives that resonate with millions of readers around the world\n\nWork closely with our picture, video and graphics desks to tell stories in the most impactful way\n\nWhat we're looking for from you:\nExperience working at a senior level on the news desk or a foreign news department within a fast-paced newsroom is essential\n\nProven experience of running multiple reporters at once and work calmly under pressure\n\nSolid contacts with agencies and freelancers both internationally and in the UK\n\nAbility to independently identify exclusives and original feature ideas\n\nGood understanding of SEO, social audiences and of how to recirculate readers within The Sun and keep them engaged\n\nMust have flair and an ability to spot the hidden potential in stories\n\nBe unflappable under pressure and work at a consistently high standard\n\nPositive attitude and a good team player\n\nCan demonstrate an understanding of the The Sun brand, across digital, print, video and social\n\nFlexibility to work shift patterns across 7 days, working in London office\n\nNews 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.\nLife at News\nDriven 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.\nWe 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 that our organisation reflects the diversity of the people we reach. Whether through age, gender, ethnicity, disability, social class or sexuality, we are committed to representing the rich variety of voices that make up our society. And we champion a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and thrive as we continue to innovate and drive long term sustainable growth. This is done through our Diversity Strategy.\nAt 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.\nBenefits\nSome of our benefits include:\nPrivate medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditions\n\nDiscounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly in person/ virtual exercise classes\n\n‘Bikes for Work’ and ‘Electric Car’ scheme\n\nUp to 60% discount on Harper Collins books\n\nMaternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks\n\nAccess to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times. 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