Foreign News Reporter

The Sun is looking to bring in a first-class news reporter to join Fleet Street’s most dynamic operation.

Purpose of role: To build the audience of The Sun by producing outstanding, engaging stories for online and print.

To bring in exclusives and original story ideas, as well as developing breaking stories.

Key accountabilities:

Cover breaking news stories and generate agenda-leading exclusives for the foreign desk
Turn around copy and content quickly and accurately; mindful of IPSO and legal issues
Work as part of a team and be able to contribute across a range of subjects
Pitch and produce exclusive stories and work up original ideas and features
Have an instinct for how to ‘sell’ a digital story to get maximum impact on The Sun’s platforms and also on social media
Be able to write in a concise and entertaining way in keeping with Sun style but free from cliche
Have experience of presenting stories in visually striking ways through the use of images, comps and video

Key Skills and Experience:

Excellent writing skills with the ability to deliver vibrant, clean copy to very tight deadlines
Online reporting experience in a newsroom and ability to keep calm under pressure
Excellent, fast writing and basic subbing skills
Passion for all things news
Flexible attitude to working hours across seven days
An understanding of The Sun brand, both print and digital
Thorough knowledge of the IPSO Code of Conduct, media law and ethical considerations
Knowledge of social media, SEO and online publishing
Positive can-do attitude and good team player