Lead Editor - Affiliates & Partnerships

Your role: Reporting to the Head of Commerce Content, you will oversee the day‑to‑day output of The Sun's eCommerce editorial team to ensure high‑quality delivery across all platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary team of creators, steering forward planning for major shopping events and implementing a sophisticated content strategy that balances editorial excellence with commercial success.

Day to day you will:

• Produce best‑in‑class daily content for our website and social channels.
• Manage content ideas from initial concept through to final publishing.
• Collaborate with the Audience Lead to drive growth and engagement across our channels.
• Edit and quality‑control all work to ensure output remains compliant with ASA/CAP code guidelines.
• Manage freelancer budgets and the commissioning of shifts to maintain a steady content flow.
• Utilise analytic insights to shape content decisions and influence daily strategy.
• Oversee the Commercial Content Manager to ensure commercial campaigns align with our broader goals.
• Liaise with wider editorial stakeholders to ensure the effective monetisation of relevant content.

What we're looking for from you:

• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams of journalists or creators to meet specific revenue targets.
• Extensive experience in eCommerce and affiliate marketing with the ability to use data tools to drive performance.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex editorial ideas into actionable commercial plans.
• Deep understanding of publishing analytics tools such as SEMRush, Parse.ly, or Google Analytics to track audience growth.
• Strong project management skills with a focus on delivering quality content under tight deadlines.
• An entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to diversifying revenue streams and shaping commercial campaigns.

If you think you have what it takes but don’t tick every requirement on the list, please do apply. We recognise that considering someone’s potential as well as their experience is a great way to hire. We want to hear from people who have a passion to learn and develop.

At News UK, 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.

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 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. You can contact us at careers@news.co.uk to discuss how we can support you to perform at your best.