Company Overview
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. The brand delivers news, entertainment, and sports coverage to millions of readers every day.
Your Role
The Assistant Picture Editor is a foundational role within The Sun’s award‑winning picture department, providing essential editorial and operational support to the desk. This position is designed for an aspiring visual journalist who possesses a keen eye for impactful imagery and a burgeoning understanding of the national news agenda.
Responsibilities
* Source and prepare images for both digital and print, ensuring technical specifications are met for high‑speed web publishing and high‑quality tabloid printing.
* Maintain a constant eye for video opportunities, flagging high‑impact clips and moving imagery that complement our still‑picture storytelling.
* Obsessively monitor all feeds to ensure The Sun is the first to sight and secure the most talked‑about images and viral videos of the day.
* Maintain a constant dialogue with global picture agencies and freelance photographers to secure exclusive content for all editorial departments.
* Spot, source, and quickly turn around agenda‑setting social stories that resonate with the UK conversation.
* Operate effectively within a target‑driven environment, reacting appropriately to statistic‑based feedback and engagement analysis.
* Implement The Sun’s unique tone and values to help establish and maintain our position as a dominant player on social media.
* This role is predominantly based in our London office to ensure seamless collaboration with the wider newsroom and instant reaction to breaking news.
* Maintain full availability to cover shifting rota patterns, including essential weekend and evening shifts, to ensure 24/7 desk functionality.
* Act as an advocate for the newest digital platforms, always thinking about how we can adapt our storytelling for new audiences.
* Work as an active, helpful part of a constantly adapting team that is always striving to find the next "Sun" way of telling a story.
* Ensure all content adheres to the IPSO Code and media law, identifying potential legal pitfalls before publication.
What We’re Looking For From You
* You are expected to read the physical newspaper every day and stay fully immersed in our digital output. You should have an intimate knowledge of our daily splashes, columnists, and visual style.
* You remain calm, fast, and accurate when a major story breaks and the clock is ticking.
* A solid understanding of Adobe Photoshop is essential for toning, cropping, and preparing assets at speed.
* An instinctive grasp of what makes an image "clickable" and "shareable."
* You have The "Sun" spirit—the drive to win the daily picture war and a passion for the brand's unique energy.
Benefits
* Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary and paternity leave up to 2 weeks.
* Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access.
* Private medical insurance including coverage for pre‑existing conditions.
* Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly virtual yoga classes.
* ‘Bikes for Work’ and ‘Electric Car’ scheme.
* Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books.
* 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%.
* 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year.
Contact
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