Assistant Editor, Scottish Sun

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.

Your role: As a senior member of the backbench within the integrated newsroom you will play a crucial role in the daily production and visual architecture of Scotlands No. 1 newsbrand. You will act as a key link between editorial ambition and print execution managing the layout of the daily newspaper while also having input into the wider content agenda and digital output.

This role requires a master of print production who can confidently build sparkling pages strategically manage advertising placements to eliminate clashes and ensure the brands signature high-impact storytelling translates flawlessly from digital platforms to print.

Day to day you will:

• Collaborate with the sub-editing and production desks to design visually striking pages craft snappy agenda-setting headlines and maintain flawless copy standards under tight deadlines.

• Revise and send pages for publication meticulously checking the tone layout and headlines on each story accurately reflects the strongest newsline while always adhering to copyflow timings to keep print production on track.

• Control the daily flatplan building the layout and pages of the newspaper to ensure a dynamic high-impact flow of news features and sport.

• Work closely with the commercial and advertising teams to strategically position ad placements ensuring compliance with placement guidelines.

• Liaise with the Head of Content to maximise the impact of stories online and in video.

• Serve as a final line of defense for media law and regulatory compliance ensuring all visual layouts headlines and text strictly adhere to IPSO standards and the Editors Code of Practice.

What were looking for from you:

• Experience in a senior production role (such as Chief Sub-Editor Night Editor or Assistant Editor) within a fast-paced national or major regional press environment with exposure to digital publishing and video production.

• Expert knowledge of newspaper production software (e.g. InDesign Methode) and a deep practical understanding of flat planning copy-fitting and ad-clash management.

• Exceptional skills in headline writing page design and a sharp eye for identifying and legalling high-risk stories under intense deadline pressure.

• A comprehensive understanding of the Scottish media landscape legal system culture and the distinct reading habits of The Scottish Sun audience.

• Authoritative knowledge of Scottish media law (including strict contempt and defamation risks) and the IPSO Editors Code of Practice.

• Proven ability to make high-stakes layout decisions calmly and thrive in a rolling seven-day news operation.

News UK is one of the leading media businesses in the UK and Ireland. Our news brands 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.…