Freelance Digital Reporter

Part of News Corp, The Sun is a global publisher and one of the biggest news brands in the UK. Our talented and diverse team publishes the best coverage of news, sport, TV, showbiz, and lifestyle. In early 2020 we launched a US edition, and within 18 months became the fastest-growing news site in the US.

We are looking for freelance reporters across multiple desks, including news, entertainment, lifestyle, science & tech, live blogging, SEO, and consumer. Recent graduates with some digital newsroom are welcome, as well as more seasoned professionals.

This is an incredible opportunity to help shape our future development from the ground up, with plenty of potential for a staff contract for outstanding freelancers.

Shift rates start at $200.

Weekday shifts run from 8am-5pm, 9am-6pm, and 5pm-1am.

Weekend shifts run from 8am to 5pm, 9am to 6pm, 1pm-10pm and 4pm to 12am.

Key accountabilities:

You will turn around copy quickly and accurately, mindful of legal issues.
You will write in a concise and entertaining way.
You will identify trending and newsworthy stories and subjects that will drive traffic.
You will work with the video desk and picture desk.
You will interview people as required.

Skills and experience:

Experience in a similar position, or a position with directly transferable skills.
Experience using WordPress or similar as well as a picture management system.
Experience working on breaking news stories.
Strong understanding of social media.
Strong knowledge of analytics and how to use data to select stories to maximize daily traffic.