Senior Video News Producer (Casual)
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The Sun is the biggest news brand in the UK, publishing hundreds of stories a day and reaching over 170m unique users digitally every month. Its exclusives set the news agenda and its campaigns have changed the lives of many. Delivering news, entertainment, and sports coverage to millions of readers every day. With a rich history spanning decades, we are dedicated to providing accurate, insightful, and engaging content across print and digital platforms.
The Sun has a mass-market audience and aims to appeal to a diverse audience in the UK and beyond.
Your Role: We are looking for an experienced Senior Video News Producer to join us and drive forward the launch of our new reactionary digital / social-first news studio.This is a high-impact role at the heart of our digital newsroom, responsible for delivering an engaging presenter-led programme that breaks down the biggest stories of the day for a massive global audience.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses a sharp eye for "Sun-style" storytelling, and understands how to optimize news content for YouTube’s unique algorithm and audience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Story Selection & Strategy: Lead the daily editorial agenda for the show, identifying the most compelling news, entertainment, and human-interest stories that resonate with The Sun’s audience.
- Script Writing: Craft punchy, accurate, and engaging scripts for our presenters. You must be able to translate complex news into conversational, high-energy narratives.
- Guest Booking: Identify, pitch, and secure high-profile guests, experts, and eyewitnesses to provide exclusive insights and "watercooler" moments.
- Production Oversight: Manage the end-to-end production workflow, collaborating with editors and graphic designers to ensure high production value and a signature visual style.
What we’re looking for from you:
- News Instinct: You live and breathe the news cycle. You know what people are talking about before it hits the trending tab.
- Exceptional Writer: You can write with flair, humor, and authority. You understand that YouTube scripts need to feel authentic and direct-to-camera.
- Well-Connected: You have a solid black book of contacts and a proven track record of booking guests under tight deadlines.
- Platform Expert: You understand YouTube metrics (AVD, CTR) and know how to structure a 10-minute video to keep viewers watching until the end.
- Calm Under Pressure: You can pivot quickly when breaking news hits and manage the demands of a daily production schedule without breaking a sweat.
News UK is one of the leading media businesses in the UK and Ireland. Our newsbrands include The Times, The Sunday Times, The Sun, The Sun on Sunday and The TLS. Our national broadcast brands include talkSPORT, Times Radio and Virgin Radio UK, and we have market-leading local stations across Ireland. Our world-famous brands provide news, analysis, opinion and entertainment to almost 40 million people each month. Spanning print and pixel, audio and video, events and experiences, our multi-format brands are home to a plurality of opinion, representing the diverse communities we serve. Driven by passion, guided by principles and acting with purpose, we exist to promote a fair society, freedom of speech and a little bit of fun. Rethinking continually the business of storytelling, we represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter.
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