Job Description Head of Strategic Partnerships & Growth, talkSPORT Reporting to: Head of talkSPORT talkSPORT is the world's biggest sports radio station. From World Cups and European Championships to the Premier League and the Champions League, through to Test cricket and world class boxing, the talkSPORT network is at the heart of the world's major sporting events. Your role: talkSPORT is currently seeking a Head of Strategic Partnerships & Growth, an external-facing leadership role responsible for securing the content foundations and steering the future direction of talkSPORT. This role is primarily focused on strategic partnerships, rights acquisition, and station strategy, ensuring the brand maintains a premium sports offering while championing diversity in its content portfolio. The Head of Strategic Partnerships & Growth will manage key relationships with sporting bodies, leagues, and external partners to cement talkSPORT's position in the media landscape. Day to day you will: Shape and drive talkSPORT's long-term strategic vision across all platforms (radio, digital, video, social). Continuously analyse the sports and media landscape, market trends and competitor activity to identify and exploit new commercial and content opportunities. Lead and manage all aspects of sports rights and license acquisition and renewal (e.g., Premier League, FA Cup, International Cricket). Spearhead the negotiation of complex rights deals with major sporting organisations, ensuring maximum value and return on investment. Maintain and strengthen senior-level relationships with key rights holders, sporting bodies, and regulatory groups globally. Build and nurture strategic industry partnerships with organisations that enhance talkSPORT's programming and brand reach. Actively focus on securing diversity partnerships and content deals (e.g., women's sports, disability sports, minority interest leagues) to broaden the station's content offering and audience base. Work cross-functionally with the Managing Editor and editorial teams to ensure new rights and partnerships are successfully integrated into broadcast and digital content plans. Act as a senior external-facing ambassador for talkSPORT at industry events, rights holder meetings, and major sporting occasions. Manage commercial relationships and collaboration with sister brands and other media entities within the wider group. Key Skills and Experience Proven track record of successfully negotiating and closing multi-million-pound media rights, licensing, and broadcast deals within the sports or entertainment industry. Strategic leader with experience operating at an executive level, contributing to the corporate strategy and direction of a major media brand. Strong stakeholder management , with the ability to cultivate and manage complex, long-term relationships with senior rights holders, club executives, and external partners. Demonstrable commitment to and experience in developing content strategies that promote diversity of sports, voices, and audience engagement. Deep, authoritative knowledge of the global sports broadcasting landscape, its commercial models, and evolving digital consumption trends. Robust financial acumen , including strong understanding of deal valuation, financial modelling, and budget forecasting related to rights acquisition. Visionary and forward-thinking approach, anticipating industry trends and proactively securing talkSPORT's growth for the future. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills , necessary for navigating sensitive negotiations and managing high-profile relationships. Commercially driven , tenacious, and focused on closing complex rights and partnership negotiations to a successful conclusion. Innovative and passionate about new content opportunities, particularly those that drive content diversification and audience expansion into new demographics. News UK is 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 and Virgin Radio UK, and we have market-leading local 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 multi-format brands are home to a plurality of opinion, representing the diverse communities we serve. Driven by passion, guided by principles and acting with purpose, we exist to promote a fair society, freedom of speech and a little bit of fun. Rethinking continually the business of storytelling, we represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter. 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 We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to perform to their best when applying for a role. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or for us to do anything differently to support you apply for any of our roles please contact us on email protected .
Oct 26, 2025
Full time
Job Description Head of Strategic Partnerships & Growth, talkSPORT Reporting to: Head of talkSPORT talkSPORT is the world's biggest sports radio station. From World Cups and European Championships to the Premier League and the Champions League, through to Test cricket and world class boxing, the talkSPORT network is at the heart of the world's major sporting events. Your role: talkSPORT is currently seeking a Head of Strategic Partnerships & Growth, an external-facing leadership role responsible for securing the content foundations and steering the future direction of talkSPORT. This role is primarily focused on strategic partnerships, rights acquisition, and station strategy, ensuring the brand maintains a premium sports offering while championing diversity in its content portfolio. The Head of Strategic Partnerships & Growth will manage key relationships with sporting bodies, leagues, and external partners to cement talkSPORT's position in the media landscape. Day to day you will: Shape and drive talkSPORT's long-term strategic vision across all platforms (radio, digital, video, social). Continuously analyse the sports and media landscape, market trends and competitor activity to identify and exploit new commercial and content opportunities. Lead and manage all aspects of sports rights and license acquisition and renewal (e.g., Premier League, FA Cup, International Cricket). Spearhead the negotiation of complex rights deals with major sporting organisations, ensuring maximum value and return on investment. Maintain and strengthen senior-level relationships with key rights holders, sporting bodies, and regulatory groups globally. Build and nurture strategic industry partnerships with organisations that enhance talkSPORT's programming and brand reach. Actively focus on securing diversity partnerships and content deals (e.g., women's sports, disability sports, minority interest leagues) to broaden the station's content offering and audience base. Work cross-functionally with the Managing Editor and editorial teams to ensure new rights and partnerships are successfully integrated into broadcast and digital content plans. Act as a senior external-facing ambassador for talkSPORT at industry events, rights holder meetings, and major sporting occasions. Manage commercial relationships and collaboration with sister brands and other media entities within the wider group. Key Skills and Experience Proven track record of successfully negotiating and closing multi-million-pound media rights, licensing, and broadcast deals within the sports or entertainment industry. Strategic leader with experience operating at an executive level, contributing to the corporate strategy and direction of a major media brand. Strong stakeholder management , with the ability to cultivate and manage complex, long-term relationships with senior rights holders, club executives, and external partners. Demonstrable commitment to and experience in developing content strategies that promote diversity of sports, voices, and audience engagement. Deep, authoritative knowledge of the global sports broadcasting landscape, its commercial models, and evolving digital consumption trends. Robust financial acumen , including strong understanding of deal valuation, financial modelling, and budget forecasting related to rights acquisition. Visionary and forward-thinking approach, anticipating industry trends and proactively securing talkSPORT's growth for the future. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills , necessary for navigating sensitive negotiations and managing high-profile relationships. Commercially driven , tenacious, and focused on closing complex rights and partnership negotiations to a successful conclusion. Innovative and passionate about new content opportunities, particularly those that drive content diversification and audience expansion into new demographics. News UK is 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 and Virgin Radio UK, and we have market-leading local 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 multi-format brands are home to a plurality of opinion, representing the diverse communities we serve. Driven by passion, guided by principles and acting with purpose, we exist to promote a fair society, freedom of speech and a little bit of fun. Rethinking continually the business of storytelling, we represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter. 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 We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to perform to their best when applying for a role. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or for us to do anything differently to support you apply for any of our roles please contact us on email protected .
Job Description 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 team: The Sun Online is the biggest mobile news brand in the UK - and still growing! - with a young, talented, diverse team who publish the best coverage of news, sport, TV and showbiz and lifestyle. Your role: The Sun Online is looking to bring in a first-class Deputy Foreign Editor to join Fleet Street's most dynamic digital news operation. The role will be based within the senior Foreign News team, working on everything from agenda-setting scoops and exclusives to long-form human interest stories, video-led projects and breaking news coverage of major international events. Day to day you will: Closely assist the Foreign Editor to manage a team of 15 news editors and reporters to produce world-beating content 24/7 for audiences across the globe Work with social, audience and homepage teams to ensure stories are optimised for each platform Be ruthless with story selection to build traffic and reach new audiences around the world Have a razor-sharp eye for a story - whether it's spotting a great line buried in a mound of AP copy or anticipating how to move on a big breaking news event Write sharp, eye-catching headlines that set The Sun apart from our rivals Lead the team in spotting and creating new trends so we stay ahead of our rivals Help source and produce stories for other departments - you must have a keen eye for lifestyle, tech, consumer and features not just hard news Help turn around stories quickly and accurately, mindful of IPSO and legal issues. Train reporters to ensure their copy is sharp and accurate and they are making best use of pictures, video and graphics Work with our network of stringers to bring in agenda-setting scoops and exclusives that resonate with millions of readers around the world Work closely with our picture, video and graphics desks to tell stories in the most impactful way What we're looking for from you: Experience working at a senior level on the news desk or a foreign news department within a fast-paced newsroom is essential A passion for news and current affairs around the world Ability to independently identify exclusives and original feature ideas An awareness of SEO, social audiences and an understanding of how to recirculate readers within The Sun and keep them engaged Unflappable under pressure 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 We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to perform to their best when applying for a role. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or for us to do anything differently to support you apply for any of our roles please contact us on email protected .
Oct 26, 2025
Full time
Job Description 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 team: The Sun Online is the biggest mobile news brand in the UK - and still growing! - with a young, talented, diverse team who publish the best coverage of news, sport, TV and showbiz and lifestyle. Your role: The Sun Online is looking to bring in a first-class Deputy Foreign Editor to join Fleet Street's most dynamic digital news operation. The role will be based within the senior Foreign News team, working on everything from agenda-setting scoops and exclusives to long-form human interest stories, video-led projects and breaking news coverage of major international events. Day to day you will: Closely assist the Foreign Editor to manage a team of 15 news editors and reporters to produce world-beating content 24/7 for audiences across the globe Work with social, audience and homepage teams to ensure stories are optimised for each platform Be ruthless with story selection to build traffic and reach new audiences around the world Have a razor-sharp eye for a story - whether it's spotting a great line buried in a mound of AP copy or anticipating how to move on a big breaking news event Write sharp, eye-catching headlines that set The Sun apart from our rivals Lead the team in spotting and creating new trends so we stay ahead of our rivals Help source and produce stories for other departments - you must have a keen eye for lifestyle, tech, consumer and features not just hard news Help turn around stories quickly and accurately, mindful of IPSO and legal issues. Train reporters to ensure their copy is sharp and accurate and they are making best use of pictures, video and graphics Work with our network of stringers to bring in agenda-setting scoops and exclusives that resonate with millions of readers around the world Work closely with our picture, video and graphics desks to tell stories in the most impactful way What we're looking for from you: Experience working at a senior level on the news desk or a foreign news department within a fast-paced newsroom is essential A passion for news and current affairs around the world Ability to independently identify exclusives and original feature ideas An awareness of SEO, social audiences and an understanding of how to recirculate readers within The Sun and keep them engaged Unflappable under pressure 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 We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to perform to their best when applying for a role. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or for us to do anything differently to support you apply for any of our roles please contact us on email protected .
Job Description The Times and The Sunday Times represent a combined 400 years of covering news and providing comment and analysis on the UK and the world. We are authoritative, credible, responsible, trusted and a part of the nation's cultural heritage. Your role: We are looking for a Bookings Editor and Creative Producer to join The Sunday Times Style team. The successful candidate will have extensive experience working within fashion magazines, brands or websites, a bulging contact book of photographers, stylists, hair and make-up artists globally, as well as being hardworking, self-sufficient and able to multitask. Day to day you will: Plan, develop and execute photoshoots for fashion, celebrity and beauty. Commission photographers and stylists to contribute to the magazine in a way that is in budget and on-brand. Work as part of the Style team to produce the edition on multiple platforms. Model casting where required. Manage relationships with photographers, agencies and other external contacts to source or commission original, distinctive images. Generate ideas and suggest talent that is relevant for Style. Work under pressure on edition, as well as contribute to longer-term projects. Be reader-focused when commissioning content. Work with colleagues in design, graphics and pictures to produce Style content as efficiently as possible, meeting deadlines. Take ownership of annual picture budget to ensure targets are met. What we're looking for from you: Experience as a creative photo producer or bookings director. Excellent model, stylist and photographer agency contacts across the brand spectrum and across the globe. Digitally engaged on all social platforms with a finger on the pulse of emerging talent. Unflappable under pressure and delivers work at a consistently high standard. Experience establishing strong working relationships with key team members including the entertainment director and building trust with senior managers. Creative problem-solving. Highly organised and able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment handling multiple projects at the same time. A collaborative, flexible working style with experience working in partnership with design and production teams. Strong understanding of usage rights, permissions and copyright. 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. To do this, we believe our employees must represent different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. We strive to maximise and encourage every individual's potential and ensure everyone feels valued. We support this through our Diversity Strategy, which focuses on three main priorities - attracting talent from a wider, more representative pool, developing equity programmes to drive better representation in our leadership, and ensuring diversity in our workforce as well as the journalism and content we produce. We also currently have 13 employee led networks and groups that support our strategy and connect like minded employees socially. 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% 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to perform to their best when applying for a role. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or for us to do anything differently to support you apply for any of our roles please contact us on email protected .
Oct 26, 2025
Full time
Job Description The Times and The Sunday Times represent a combined 400 years of covering news and providing comment and analysis on the UK and the world. We are authoritative, credible, responsible, trusted and a part of the nation's cultural heritage. Your role: We are looking for a Bookings Editor and Creative Producer to join The Sunday Times Style team. The successful candidate will have extensive experience working within fashion magazines, brands or websites, a bulging contact book of photographers, stylists, hair and make-up artists globally, as well as being hardworking, self-sufficient and able to multitask. Day to day you will: Plan, develop and execute photoshoots for fashion, celebrity and beauty. Commission photographers and stylists to contribute to the magazine in a way that is in budget and on-brand. Work as part of the Style team to produce the edition on multiple platforms. Model casting where required. Manage relationships with photographers, agencies and other external contacts to source or commission original, distinctive images. Generate ideas and suggest talent that is relevant for Style. Work under pressure on edition, as well as contribute to longer-term projects. Be reader-focused when commissioning content. Work with colleagues in design, graphics and pictures to produce Style content as efficiently as possible, meeting deadlines. Take ownership of annual picture budget to ensure targets are met. What we're looking for from you: Experience as a creative photo producer or bookings director. Excellent model, stylist and photographer agency contacts across the brand spectrum and across the globe. Digitally engaged on all social platforms with a finger on the pulse of emerging talent. Unflappable under pressure and delivers work at a consistently high standard. Experience establishing strong working relationships with key team members including the entertainment director and building trust with senior managers. Creative problem-solving. Highly organised and able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment handling multiple projects at the same time. A collaborative, flexible working style with experience working in partnership with design and production teams. Strong understanding of usage rights, permissions and copyright. 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. To do this, we believe our employees must represent different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. We strive to maximise and encourage every individual's potential and ensure everyone feels valued. We support this through our Diversity Strategy, which focuses on three main priorities - attracting talent from a wider, more representative pool, developing equity programmes to drive better representation in our leadership, and ensuring diversity in our workforce as well as the journalism and content we produce. We also currently have 13 employee led networks and groups that support our strategy and connect like minded employees socially. 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% 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to perform to their best when applying for a role. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or for us to do anything differently to support you apply for any of our roles please contact us on email protected .
Job Description The Times and The Sunday Times represent a combined 400 years of covering news and providing comment and analysis on the UK and the world. We are authoritative, credible, responsible, trusted and a part of the nation's cultural heritage. Your role: We are looking for a digital-first Live News Sub-Editor for The Times and The Sunday Times sport production department. Applicants must have experience of managing liveblogs, writing breaking news copy, be comfortable using social media tools and platforms (such as X, Instagram, Echobox) and have some understanding of the social media landscape. Candidates must have some SEO knowledge and social video editing skills are an advantage (for platforms such as Instagram Reels and TikTok). The successful applicant will also have experience in editing copy quickly and accurately while being able to write headlines and furniture to a very high standard. Apply with a covering letter and your CV by Nov 9. Day to day you will: Work predominantly on live blogs, breaking news files while also undertaking subbing shifts, which include responsibility for either posting on social media or producing the table edition Optimise headlines for search platforms such as Google - ensuring the right keywords are included Sub-edit copy and write headlines and furniture to a high standard in line with the style guide Work with the sport desks and production colleagues in design, pictures, graphics and multimedia to produce content efficiently Understand the requirements and expectations of the sport editors This job will involve regular working in the newsroom and some late shifts What we're looking for from you: An understanding of the social media landscape and how to use platforms such as Instagram, X and TikTok to promote our journalism Strong sub-editor with a proven ability to edit copy quickly, accurately and to the highest standard, with a demonstrable interest in sport Imaginative in writing headlines and other page/digital furniture, with an eye for striking images and graphic ideas, while also aware of the importance of search engine optimisation and metadata Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to solve problems and negotiate Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams Flexible and committed, comes up with ideas about how to improve our content A strong understanding of editorial compliance and regulatory issues 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. To do this, we believe our employees must represent different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. We strive to maximise and encourage every individual's potential and ensure everyone feels valued. We support this through our Diversity Strategy, which focuses on three main priorities - attracting talent from a wider, more representative pool, developing equity programmes to drive better representation in our leadership, and ensuring diversity in our workforce as well as the journalism and content we produce. We also currently have 13 employee led networks and groups that support our strategy and connect like minded employees socially. 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% 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to perform to their best when applying for a role. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or for us to do anything differently to support you apply for any of our roles please contact us on email protected .
Oct 26, 2025
Full time
Job Description The Times and The Sunday Times represent a combined 400 years of covering news and providing comment and analysis on the UK and the world. We are authoritative, credible, responsible, trusted and a part of the nation's cultural heritage. Your role: We are looking for a digital-first Live News Sub-Editor for The Times and The Sunday Times sport production department. Applicants must have experience of managing liveblogs, writing breaking news copy, be comfortable using social media tools and platforms (such as X, Instagram, Echobox) and have some understanding of the social media landscape. Candidates must have some SEO knowledge and social video editing skills are an advantage (for platforms such as Instagram Reels and TikTok). The successful applicant will also have experience in editing copy quickly and accurately while being able to write headlines and furniture to a very high standard. Apply with a covering letter and your CV by Nov 9. Day to day you will: Work predominantly on live blogs, breaking news files while also undertaking subbing shifts, which include responsibility for either posting on social media or producing the table edition Optimise headlines for search platforms such as Google - ensuring the right keywords are included Sub-edit copy and write headlines and furniture to a high standard in line with the style guide Work with the sport desks and production colleagues in design, pictures, graphics and multimedia to produce content efficiently Understand the requirements and expectations of the sport editors This job will involve regular working in the newsroom and some late shifts What we're looking for from you: An understanding of the social media landscape and how to use platforms such as Instagram, X and TikTok to promote our journalism Strong sub-editor with a proven ability to edit copy quickly, accurately and to the highest standard, with a demonstrable interest in sport Imaginative in writing headlines and other page/digital furniture, with an eye for striking images and graphic ideas, while also aware of the importance of search engine optimisation and metadata Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to solve problems and negotiate Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams Flexible and committed, comes up with ideas about how to improve our content A strong understanding of editorial compliance and regulatory issues 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. To do this, we believe our employees must represent different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. We strive to maximise and encourage every individual's potential and ensure everyone feels valued. We support this through our Diversity Strategy, which focuses on three main priorities - attracting talent from a wider, more representative pool, developing equity programmes to drive better representation in our leadership, and ensuring diversity in our workforce as well as the journalism and content we produce. We also currently have 13 employee led networks and groups that support our strategy and connect like minded employees socially. 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% 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to perform to their best when applying for a role. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or for us to do anything differently to support you apply for any of our roles please contact us on email protected .
Job Description The Times and The Sunday Times represent a combined 400 years of covering news and providing comment and analysis on the UK and the world. We are authoritative, credible, responsible, trusted and a part of the nation's cultural heritage. Your role: The features production department is responsible for the sub-editing, production and digital publishing of the features supplements in The Times and The Sunday Times. It is a team of energetic, professional, multi-skilled journalists working across all platforms. Day to day you will: Sub-edit copy and write headlines, standfirsts and furniture to a very high standard for online and print Work with pictures, design, video and graphics on imagery for the website and app Support the head of features production and their deputies to curate, design and publish the features sections on all platforms Understand the requirements and expectations of the various section editors in features Work with the section desks, visuals and production colleagues to produce features sections as efficiently as possible, meeting deadlines Work regularly in the newsroom in London and across a 7 day rota What we're looking for from you: Experience as a sub-editor for a national newspaper, magazine or digital publisher with a demonstrable interest and enthusiasm for general features Imaginative in writing headlines and other page/digital furniture; aware of the relevance of search engine optimisation and metadata for the digital platforms Strong sub-editor who can adapt to working across platforms with a proven ability to edit copy quickly, accurately and to the highest standard Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to problem-solve and negotiate positive outcomes Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams A strong understanding of editorial compliance and regulatory issues 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. To do this, we believe our employees must represent different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. We strive to maximise and encourage every individual's potential and ensure everyone feels valued. We support this through our Diversity Strategy, which focuses on three main priorities - attracting talent from a wider, more representative pool, developing equity programmes to drive better representation in our leadership, and ensuring diversity in our workforce as well as the journalism and content we produce. We also currently have 13 employee led networks and groups that support our strategy and connect like minded employees socially. 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% 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to perform to their best when applying for a role. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or for us to do anything differently to support you apply for any of our roles please contact us on email protected .
Oct 26, 2025
Full time
Job Description The Times and The Sunday Times represent a combined 400 years of covering news and providing comment and analysis on the UK and the world. We are authoritative, credible, responsible, trusted and a part of the nation's cultural heritage. Your role: The features production department is responsible for the sub-editing, production and digital publishing of the features supplements in The Times and The Sunday Times. It is a team of energetic, professional, multi-skilled journalists working across all platforms. Day to day you will: Sub-edit copy and write headlines, standfirsts and furniture to a very high standard for online and print Work with pictures, design, video and graphics on imagery for the website and app Support the head of features production and their deputies to curate, design and publish the features sections on all platforms Understand the requirements and expectations of the various section editors in features Work with the section desks, visuals and production colleagues to produce features sections as efficiently as possible, meeting deadlines Work regularly in the newsroom in London and across a 7 day rota What we're looking for from you: Experience as a sub-editor for a national newspaper, magazine or digital publisher with a demonstrable interest and enthusiasm for general features Imaginative in writing headlines and other page/digital furniture; aware of the relevance of search engine optimisation and metadata for the digital platforms Strong sub-editor who can adapt to working across platforms with a proven ability to edit copy quickly, accurately and to the highest standard Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to problem-solve and negotiate positive outcomes Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams A strong understanding of editorial compliance and regulatory issues 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. To do this, we believe our employees must represent different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. We strive to maximise and encourage every individual's potential and ensure everyone feels valued. We support this through our Diversity Strategy, which focuses on three main priorities - attracting talent from a wider, more representative pool, developing equity programmes to drive better representation in our leadership, and ensuring diversity in our workforce as well as the journalism and content we produce. We also currently have 13 employee led networks and groups that support our strategy and connect like minded employees socially. 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% 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to perform to their best when applying for a role. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or for us to do anything differently to support you apply for any of our roles please contact us on email protected .
