Assistant Editor, The Scottish Sun

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 flatplanning, 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 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.

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 the Apprentice Society.