Digital Writer Fabulous (Casual)

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.

The team: Fabulous is the leading womens lifestyle brand in the country and we are looking for the most talented and committed journalists to join us.

The role : We are seeking a Digital Writer to work within the digital team to generate traffic-driving stories and engaging features which lead the agenda among womens lifestyle sites.

This is a hybrid role where you will need to be available to travel to London three days a week and be flexible to work weekend shifts and evenings when required.

Day to day you will:

• Spot and produce brilliant traffic-driving stories and always beat competitors to the biggest talkers of the day

• Create a varied ideas lists taking in viral stories emerging trends and original takes on news stories

• Be comfortable producing hard hitting features relevant to the Fabulous audience

• Have a keen eye for visuals to ensure stories are always illustrated with the best pictures videos and graphics

• Be happy interviewing a wide range of people including celebrities experts and real life case studies

• Be able to produce sparkling copy at speed and to tight deadlines

• Use your Knowledge of SEO and web publishing

• Be a self-starter - you will need to thrive under the pressure of a busy newsroom and take initiative

• Use your knowledge of the IPSO Code of Conduct media law and ethical considerations

What we are looking for from you:

• At least a year working at a major digital brand including in womens lifestyle

• Experience of features or real life writing

• Unflappable under pressure and delivers work at a consistently high standard quickly

• Pro-active adaptable and displays a willingness to take on any task

• Positive attitude and good team players

• Takes initiative in order to achieve desired results

• Can demonstrate an understanding of the The Sun brand

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

• Experience of working with WordPress desired but not essential

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