Digital Showbiz and TV Reporter - 12 Month FTC

Digital Showbiz and TV Reporter- Fixed term contract 12 months

Do you love celebrities watching TV (and getting paid for it) and can spot a great showbiz story in amongst the social media maze Are you obsessed with everything from Love Island to the soaps and know your Im A Celeb campmates from the brides and grooms on MAFS Do you want to work for the UKs No1 showbiz team Well were hiring!

We are The Sun: The Sun is the most popular newsbrand in the UK reaching 38.2 million people a month across digital and print. The Sun is at the heart of the nations conversation blending serious investigations agenda-setting campaigns political scoops and celebrity gossip. More than a newspaper. The Sun is an instigator an entertainer a cultural reference point a finger on the pulse a daily have a talented diverse team who publish the best coverage of news sport lifestyle and showbiz in print and digital.

Your Role: You will deliver the latest exciting entertainment news to our loyal online audience who rely on us for all the up-to-the-minute gossip. You will be working for The Suns fast-paced digital operation writing about the biggest TV shows our readers favourite famous faces and beating our rivals to the hottest showbiz stories. This is a hybrid position on a fixed term contract of 12 months starting at the end of November 2025.

Day to day you will:

• Write sparkling snappy copy in The Suns unique lively and inimitable tone.

• Watch live TV whether it be daytime shows soaps or primetime reality and be able to pull out the strongest newsiest lines that will engage our readers.

• Keep across the social media activity of all The Suns go-to celebs and TV shows to ensure we know the latest dramas and developments the minute they happen.

• Build copy in CMS (Wordpress) and appear on camera to chat about breaking showbiz and TV stories.

• Generate ideas and pitch them to the Showbiz Editor leading the shift

• Recognising and acting upon any potential legal issues and acting in accordance with the PCC Code of Conduct.

• Maintain a wide knowledge of showbiz current affairs and trends through reading various titles especially our closest competitors and listening to the latest podcasts.

What were looking for from you:

Were looking for someone with experience working as a showbiz journalist especially working on a celebrity or entertainment website be brimming with new ideas have a bulging contacts book and thrive working in an exciting fast-paced environment.

• Unflappable under pressure and delivers work at a consistently high standard.

• Keen attention to detail and meticulous fact-checking.

• Can easily spot an engaging showbiz newsline when watching TV/ listening to podcasts/ scrolling through social media and pitch angle/ headline to the Showbiz Editor

• Able to write copy and build stories to a fast live deadline while maintaining quality.

• Proactive and displays a willingness to take on any task.

• Positive can-do attitude and good team player.

• Self-starter organised and a good problem-solver able to eliminate obstacles through creative and adaptive approaches.

• Can demonstrate an understanding of The Sun brand both print and digital.

• Flexibility to work nights and weekends over a seven-day rota pattern.

If you believe you have the skills and passion to succeed even if you dont meet every requirement on the list we encourage you to apply. We value potential just as much as experience and are eager to hear from individuals who are enthusiastic about learning and growing with us.

At News UK we know the value of working together which is why we operate a hybrid working policy with a minimum of three days a week in the office. Being in the office allows us to collaborate innovate and thrive as a team in our vibrant and dynamic workspace. Some roles may require more office-based days depending on the nature of the position so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter to learn more about whats required for your role.

We are News UK: 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 Talk and Virgin Radio UK and we have market-leading local radio 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 multiplatform brands are home to a plurality of opinion representing the diverse communities we serve. News UK is wholly owned by News Corp.

Life at News

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.

Benefits

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 LinkedIn Learning access

• Private medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditions

• Discounted gym memberships free ClassPass 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 talkSPORT 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%

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year

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