Health Reporter

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.

The Sun has a mass-market audience and aims to appeal to a diverse audience in the UK and beyond.

Your role: We have an exciting opportunity for a Health Reporter to join our award-winning Health team. We want the most talented and committed journalists and welcome applications from experts in the field. Working with a world-class team you will bring in great exclusives generate original story ideas while consistently beating the competition on the biggest breaking news stories.

Day to day you will:

• Demonstrate a hunger to beat our rivals by breaking news and hunting down exclusive news stories and features for online print and Sun Club

• Generate fresh ideas uncover compelling angles and spot talking points that will engage inform and surprise our readers

• Write brilliant headlines in the famous Sun style and produce sparkling and clean copy to tight deadlines

• Ensure all Health content is visually appealing through the use of graphics pictures video and interactive tools

• Work as part of a team and constantly demonstrate an ability to adapt to find new ways to tell stories

What were looking for from you:

• Experience of reporting at a national newspaper or major organisation is preferred

• Exceptional writing skills coupled with a meticulous eye for detail

• A passion for the health trends and issues and an understanding of the medical sphere

• Enthusiasm imagination and a notebook full of ideas are all essential

• A proven ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines with rigorous accuracy

• A strong understanding of The Sun with the ability to write brilliant headlines in the famous Sun style and a sharp focus on attracting digital audiences and Sun Club subscribers

• Proficiency in digital tools including video a deep knowledge of social media SEO and online publishing

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to cultivate relationships with colleagues sources and leading experts

• Being a self-starter is key you will need to thrive under the pressure of a busy newsroom and be motivated to go above and beyond

• A positive can-do attitude is essential you will need to be proactive use your initiative and work well as part of a team

• Commitment to upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity and ethical reporting a thorough knowledge of the IPSO Code of Conduct media law and ethics

• Willingness to work flexible hours over a seven-day rota pattern

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:

• Private medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditions

• Discounted gym memberships free ClassPass at Home weekly in person/ virtual exercise classes

• Bikes for Work and Electric Car scheme

• Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books

• Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks

• 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%

• Wide range of training available plus full LinkedIn Learning

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