Senior Writer, Features

Job Description

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As a key member of our writing team, you will be responsible for creating a diverse range of compelling content. Based in our bustling London Bridge newsroom, you will write across all our platforms, including , Sun Club and Fabulous.

One day you could be interviewing for a gritty  news feature, the next you'll be crafting a sensitive real-life story or finding a fresh angle on a trending lifestyle story for The Sun. We are looking for a brilliant writer who is brimming with ideas and has the drive to see them through from a simple concept to a must-read published piece.

This role is full-time (five days a week), operating on a 40-hour, rolling seven-day rota with staggered shifts. As per the News UK flexible working policy, this role is required to work from our London Bridge office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Any part-time working requests will be considered on an individual basis.

• Produce clean, compelling, and accurate features across a wide range of subjects, including real-life, lifestyle, celebrity, and news-led features
• Pitch daily original and on-brand story ideas to the Commissioning Editors that will resonate with our audience - both news features and on-the-day viral content
• Use your skills and contacts to secure compelling interviews that will form the basis of exclusive features
• Expertly adapt your writing style and tone for different platforms and audiences, from snappy digital reads to in-depth magazine or print articles and Sun Club
• Thrive under pressure, delivering high-quality copy to meet the tight deadlines of a 24/7 news operation.
• Able to deliver a story with appropriate imagery, particularly video, to ensure the story is distributed across platforms (e.g., paper, website, You Tube)
• Work closely and collaboratively with commissioning editors, photographers, and video teams to bring stories to life

• Solid experience as a features writer at a national news website, magazine, or paper
• Track record of spotting and writing strong traffic-driving stories
• A strong and varied portfolio of published work that showcases excellent writing talent and versatility
• Proven ability to land and execute exclusive stories and interviews
• A sharp news sense and an intuitive understanding of what makes a great Sun and Fabulous feature
• Excellent interviewing and research skills, with a reputation for accuracy and attention to detail
• A brilliant team player with a proactive and positive attitude

Driven by passion, guided by principles and acting with purpose. We represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter. We inform our audiences so that they can make decisions based on trusted information.

We represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter most. To ensure these stories resonate with as broad an audience as possible, it is essential that our organisation reflects the diversity of the people we reach. Whether through age, gender, ethnicity, disability, social class or sexuality, we are committed to representing the rich variety of voices that make up our society.

And we champion a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and thrive as we continue to innovate and drive long term sustainable growth. This is done through our Diversity Strategy.

At News UK, we take pride in our exceptional employee-led networks that bring together individuals with shared interests and create a vibrant sense of community. We believe our networks play a vital role in fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture at News UK. Groups that we support include the African & Caribbean Network, Parents and Carers, and LGBTQ+ group News Is Out, and Next Gen.

Some of our benefits include:

• Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks
• Wide range of training available, plus full Linked In Learning access
• Private medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditions
• Discounted gym memberships, free Class Pass at Home, weekly virtual yoga classes
• 'Bikes for Work' and 'Electric Car' scheme
• Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books
• Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talk
  
  SPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities
• Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling
• A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%
• 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year

We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to perform to their best when applying for a role. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or for us to do anything differently to support you apply for any of our roles please contact us on [email protected].