Freelance Lifestyle 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, hitting all traffic and revenue targets to become the fastest growing news site in the US. We are now looking for a freelance Lifestyle Reporter to support our ongoing expansion.

The successful applicant will join a growing team with part-time and full-time shifts available. The role is suitable for all experience levels, from a recent graduate reporter looking to specialize, to more seasoned lifestyle journalists. The shift rate is $200-$250/day depending on experience.

Staff jobs do become available for outstanding freelancers interested in a more permanent position with the business.

The office is based in Midtown Manhattan, but remote candidates from across the US will be considered.

If you are accepted for an interview, please come with 3 story ideas to pitch. It could be a feature on the Kardashians or a Teen Mom star, interesting hacks people need to know about shopping/parenting/homes & cleaning, or an expert we could speak to about a current celebrity story/lifestyle trend/parenting tips/weddings.

Please visit our Lifestyle section to see the type of content we publish: www.the-sun.com/lifestyle/

Key accountabilities:

To spot and produce brilliant, traffic-driving stories ahead of our competitors
To source amazing real-life stories, impressive news follows, or great celebrity chats
To help create a varied ideas list that includes viral stories, emerging trends, and original takes on news/entertainment lines
A keen eye for visuals to ensure stories are always illustrated with the best pictures, videos, and graphics
Ability to produce sparkling copy at speed
Knowledge of SEO and social publishing

Key Skills and Experience:

Unflappable under pressure
Proactive and willing to take on any task
Positive attitude and good team player
Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams