Media job: Sub-editor, The Scottish Sun

CLOSING DATE: December 12, 2020

NEWS UK is a company full of talented, dedicated and creative people. We are an ambitious and ever-growing organisation with a passion for storytelling, capturing moments, meaning and magic to make sense of the world. Our newspapers reach more than 30 million people each week and include The Sun, The Times and The Sunday Times. News UK is also home to Wireless, a leading UK and Irish media company boasting independent local and national radio stations.

Your role:

The Scottish Sun is looking for a sub-editor to join our talented team on a full-time, permanent basis. The post is based in Glasgow.

Day to day:

The ideal candidate will have bags of creativity, a sharp eye for a headline and a passion for tabloid story-telling. They must be familiar with working at speed with accuracy, attention to detail and meticulous fact-checking. A flair for spotting hidden gems in reams of copy is essential.

The successful applicant will also have a broad knowledge of current affairs and popular culture, an excellent grasp of the English language as well as a strong understanding of the Editors’ code and relevant legislation.

They will also be flexible and able to work as part of a team across a seven-day rota.

Equal opportunities:

We are a diverse team and strive to maximise and encourage every individual’s potential. We want to create a productive environment where everyone feels valued, and where talents are fully recognised, utilised and celebrated.

News UK is committed to providing equal opportunities for all its employees and applicants. We oppose all forms of discrimination in the workplace.

We thrive when we champion diversity and inclusion. We make better decisions, we’re stronger and happier, and it’s the right thing to do.

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Website: https://www.newscareers.co.uk/vacancies/776/sub-editor.html