The US Sun

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, news, and lifestyle.

In early 2020 we launched a US edition, building the team from 20 to 130 staffers, surpassing all revenue and traffic targets to become one of the fastest-growing news sites in the US.

We are now looking for a Digital Video Producer to join a growing team of eight on the video desk.

This fast-paced role is based in New York and will require some evening and weekend work as you lead the quick and clickable distribution of the site’s digital content.

As well as editing, you will also be tasked with filming content for reporters (and your own ideas) and helping run the in-house studio for TV hits.

Along with a competitive salary and excellent benefits including healthcare, optical, dental, and 401K, the role also boasts a generous PTO of 26 days, plus 6 public holidays.

You will be:

• An outstanding video editor with expertise in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects
• Have experience working in a fast-paced, breaking news environment (ideally at a national level), and delivering to tight deadlines
• Adept at sourcing new and viral videos and organizing all elements of production shoots both in-studio and on location as well as writing briefs for videographers and journalists
• Full of ideas on how best to produce original content for editorial and social media consumption and have a proven track record of production

You will need:

• An editorial background with experience in a digital publishing environment
• An understanding of The US Sun’s audience and the kinds of stories that drive traffic
• To be able to deal with agencies who sell video content
• To be able to regularly deal with other departments in the business
• To have a full understanding of the legal landscape and knowledge of content rights
• To be open to a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend shifts

This is a fantastic opportunity to join News Corp in a high-performance team and grow your career in a supportive environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

The US Sun

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 are looking for a Senior Social Media Manager to support our ongoing expansion.

The ideal candidate is a dynamic journalist who thrives in a fast-paced digital news environment; is organized, and can juggle and prioritize content from multiple desks every shift.

This is an incredible opportunity to help shape our future development from the ground up and the scope for career progression and personal development is huge.

Along with a competitive salary and excellent benefits including healthcare, optical, dental, and 401K, the role also boasts a generous PTO of 26 days, plus 5 public holidays.

The role will include some weekend shifts.

Purpose of role: To build the audience of The US Sun’s website by producing outstanding, engaging stories.

Key accountabilities:

• Play a key role in the ongoing development and execution of The US Sun’s Audience strategy.
• Edit and maintain The US Sun’s social media channels to a high standard in close conjunction with the rest of the team. The ideal candidate will hit the ground running with ideas for the next viral social sell and demonstrate a strong understanding of what makes a US Sun reader click.
• Contribute to The US Sun’s adoption of emerging social platforms and tools, and take responsibility for the growth of The US Sun’s new social channels.
• Make recommendations to journalists and section heads through the day about trending search terms and relevant keywords.
• As a team, ensure the newsroom has sufficient insight to produce internet-friendly stories, and take responsibility for their subsequent distribution on social media channels.
• Manage The US Sun’s relationship with third-party platforms and aggregators.
• Manage The US Sun’s push notification strategy.
• Focus on targets and be clear on what is required in order to meet them.
• Work flexibly, including evening and weekend shifts

Key Skills and Experience:

• At least two years’ experience in social media manager / editor role for a news publisher.
• Must have journalism qualifications or strong background in news reporting.
• Good understanding of the principles of editorial social media.

Equal Opportunities: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

The US Sun

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, building the team from 20 to 120 staffers in the past three years, surpassing all revenue and traffic targets to become one of the fastest-growing news sites in the US.

We are now looking for a Senior Video Producer to help manage the growing video team.

This fast-paced role is based in New York and may require some evening and weekend work.

You will be:

• An outstanding video editor with expertise in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects
• Have experience working in a fast-paced, breaking news environment (ideally at a national level), and delivering to tight deadlines
• Proven ability to grow audiences across both on and off platform channels
• Adept at sourcing new and viral videos and organizing all elements of production shoots both in-studio and on location as well as writing briefs for videographers and journalists
• Full of ideas on how best to produce original content for editorial and social media consumption and have a proven track record of production
• Lead through a data driven approach for both content creation and optimization
• Work collaboratively with teams in NYC and London

You will need:

• An editorial background with experience in a digital publishing environment
• An understanding of The US Sun’s audience and the kinds of stories that drive traffic
• To be able to deal with agencies who sell video content
• To manage a small but growing team of video producers
• To be able to regularly deal with other departments in the business
• To have a full understanding of the legal landscape and knowledge of content rights
• To be open to a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend shifts

This is a fantastic opportunity to join News Corp in a high-performance team and grow your career in a supportive environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

The US Sun