Senior Video Editor: Sun News Factual

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

Your Team: An iconic, dynamic storyteller with a rich heritage and a global audience in the millions, The Sun is now focusing on an exciting, video‑focussed strategy to engage new audiences, putting video at the heart of The Sun. This is your chance to join a talented team at a pivotal moment, contributing to fast paced, agenda setting video output that drives traffic and revenue, as we redefine how a historic brand tells stories in the fast‑paced digital world.

Your Role: As a Senior Video Editor for Sun News Factual, you will be a key player in crafting compelling, high‑impact video content for our Royals, Showbiz and Factual content strands, driving views and engagement across digital platforms. This role is tailored for a seasoned editor with a sharp journalistic instinct. You will be responsible for the edit and post‑production of multiple fast‑turnaround vodcast shows, while also diving deep into narrative‑driven long‑form strands and premium, documentary‑style edits.

Day to Day You Will:

• Edit video content across all content strands in an efficient manner.
• Demonstrate versatility by editing everything from narrative documentary‑style pieces to short, graphics‑driven social videos.
• Tailor content for multiple platforms—particularly YouTube, our website, and social media channels—optimising for retention, views, shares, and overall audience engagement.
• Work closely inside a small team of producers and journalists across multiple projects.
• Use insights to set and uphold the technical and editorial standards across the wider Post‑Production team.
• Manage media, handle multi‑camera projects, create and animate graphics, perform colour grading, and execute advanced audio design.
• Stay ahead of digital video trends and what drives audience interest online, incorporating that knowledge directly into your edits to optimise for clicks, watch time, and engagement.

What We’re Looking For From You:

• News & Current Affairs Background (Must‑Have): Proven, hands‑on experience editing in a fast‑paced news and/or current affairs environment.
• Narrative‑Driven Edit Producer (Must‑Have): A storyteller experienced in producing and shaping a strong narrative arc out of raw interviews.
• Master of Diverse Formats: Comfortable crafting an hour‑long, narrative‑driven interview, a cinematic documentary‑style short, or cutting a fast‑turnaround vodcast show on a tight deadline.
• Technical Expertise: Advanced, expert‑level working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and After Effects, as well as having a working knowledge of motion graphics.
• Digital Native & Platform‑Savvy: A deep understanding of YouTube algorithms, thumbnail/hook strategy, and how audiences consume factual content across social media.
• Fast & Agile: Thriving under pressure and excelling at managing multiple projects simultaneously, delivering clean, high‑impact edits on tight news cycles.

Benefits:

• 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%.
• 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year.

Inclusive Recruitment & EEO Statement: 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.