journalist London, England
Job description
The Sun Online is the biggest digital newsbrand in the UK and now the fastest-growing news site in the US. The Sun’s multi-award-winning Audience department sits at the heart of our newsroom, with our talented journalists publishing the best coverage of news, sport, TV and showbiz, lifestyle and family value. Our hugely successful SEO team sits at the core of our publishing operation and is constantly evolving, driving search traffic, growing new audiences, and building engagement and loyalty with our readers.
The role:
The Sun is looking for a talented individual to join our expanding SEO team.
You will be responsible for producing and editing stories for The Sun with SEO principles baked into every story we produce.
Key accountabilities:
Writing multiple stories a day, on various topics
Ensuring all stories are grammatically correct and well edited
Be able to conduct in-depth research to keep our readers informed and entertained
Contact sources/PR executives for further information on stories when required
Be willing to work flexible hours over a seven-day rota pattern
Have a thorough knowledge of the IPSO Code of Conduct, media law and ethical considerations
Experience:
Experience writing to a deadline in a fast-paced environment
Understand The Sun Online audience
Work in an editorial setting - preferably a newsroom
An understanding of SEO
Experience using Wordpress or similar CMS system to build content digitally
Equal opportunities:
News UK is an equal opportunities employer and wholeheartedly supports the principle of equal opportunities for all its employees and for all applicants for employment. It opposes all forms of discrimination in the workplace.
We are a diverse team so want to maximise every individual’s potential to create a productive environment where everyone feels valued, and where talents are fully recognised and utilised.
This means affording equal access to any employment opportunities within the Company according to your ability, without prejudice or discrimination by reason of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, disability or age.
