Job Description
The Sunis 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: We have an exciting opportunity for a Health Reporter to join our award-winning Health team. We want the most talented and committed journalists, and welcome applications from experts in the field. Working with a world-class team you will bring in great exclusives, generate original story ideas, while consistently beating the competition on the biggest breaking news stories.
Day to day you will:
1. Demonstrate a hunger to beat our rivals by breaking news and hunting down exclusive news stories and features for online, print and Sun Club
2. Generate fresh ideas, uncover compelling angles and spot talking points that will engage, inform and surprise our readers
3. Write brilliant headlines in the famous Sun style and produce sparkling and clean copy to tight deadlines
4. Ensure all Health content is visually appealing, through the use of graphics, pictures, video and interactive tools
5. Work as part of a team and constantly demonstrate an ability to adapt to find new ways to tell stories
What we’re looking for from you:
6. Experience of reporting at a national newspaper or major organisation is preferred
7. Exceptional writing skills, coupled with a meticulous eye for detail
8. A passion for the health trends and issues and an understanding of the medical sphere
9. Enthusiasm, imagination and a notebook full of ideas are all essential
10. A proven ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines with rigorous accuracy
11. A strong understanding of The Sun, with the ability to write brilliant headlines in the famous Sun style and a sharp focus on attracting digital audiences and Sun Club subscribers
12. Proficiency in digital tools including video, a deep knowledge of social media, SEO and online publishing
13. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to cultivate relationships with colleagues, sources and leading experts
14. Being a self-starter is key – you will need to thrive under the pressure of a busy newsroom and be motivated to go above and beyond
15. A positive can-do attitude is essential, you will need to be proactive, use your initiative and work well as part of a team
16. Commitment to upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity and ethical reporting, a thorough knowledge of the IPSO Code of Conduct, media law and ethics
17. Willingness to work flexible hours over a seven-day rota pattern
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.
We 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.
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:
18. Private medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditions
19. Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly in person/ virtual exercise classes
20. ‘Bikes for Work’ and ‘Electric Car’ scheme
21. Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books
22. Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks
23. 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
24. Access to wellbeing benefitssuch as EAP, physio/massage and counselling
25. A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%
26. Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning
We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to perform to their best when applying for a role. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or for us to do anything differently to support you apply for any of our roles please contact us on careers@news.co.uk.
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