At a Glance
- Tasks: Create engaging commerce content and vlogs for The Sun's digital audience.
- Company: Join a leading media company with a vibrant and inclusive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy private medical insurance, gym discounts, and generous holiday leave.
- Other info: Hybrid work model with opportunities for professional growth and training.
- Why this job: Be a part of exciting brand campaigns and make an impact in digital storytelling.
- Qualifications: Strong writing skills and active presence on TikTok and Instagram required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Your role as a Consumer Deals Expert involves creating high-energy commerce content that resonates with The Sun’s massive digital audience across our website and social channels. You will be a hybrid storyteller, skilled at breaking news on the latest sales and vlogging about trending products on camera.
Day to day you will:
- Write daily deals-focused news stories driven by search trends and affiliate data.
- Produce innovative and entertaining video content for TikTok and Instagram to engage our social communities.
- Use data analytics to identify growth opportunities and inform your content strategy.
- Manage and verify affiliate links to ensure a seamless shopping experience for our readers.
- Collaborate with the Commercial Content Manager and wider editorial teams to deliver exciting brand campaigns.
What we’re looking for from you:
- Exceptional writing skills with the ability to turn complex offers into engaging stories while maintaining high attention to detail.
- Active presence on TikTok and Instagram with a deep understanding of how to build and engage digital communities.
- Proficiency in using mobile video editing tools to create high-quality, platform-specific content.
- Clear and confident communication skills to collaborate effectively with PR contacts and internal stakeholders.
- Proven experience working with affiliate platforms and an understanding of digital monetisation strategies.
- Solid experience in digital publishing, including a working knowledge of SEO and social trends.
Hybrid work model: We embrace a hybrid work model, currently requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office. This approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and team spirit within our workspace. Certain roles may necessitate additional in-office days; please discuss this with your recruiter for specific requirements.
Benefits:
- 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 access.
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year.
We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments due to a disability or health condition at any stage of your application or interview, please let us know.
Consumer Deals Expert employer: The Sun
At The Sun, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters creativity and collaboration in a vibrant work environment. As a Consumer Deals Expert, you will benefit from a hybrid work model that encourages innovation while enjoying perks like private medical insurance, generous holiday allowances, and access to exclusive events. With ample opportunities for professional growth through training and development, you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to engaging our vast digital audience.
