Deputy News Editor

Why Join Us?

The US Sun is one of the most innovative news platforms in the US, and as part of the global News Corp family, we’re setting the pace for digital journalism. We’re looking for a Deputy News Editor to help us lead our expanding editorial team. This is a unique opportunity to play a major role in shaping our news coverage, driving breaking stories, and influencing the future of digital journalism.

What’s the Role?

As Deputy News Editor, you will partner with the News Editor to steer our editorial strategy. You’ll oversee a growing team of talented reporters, ensuring timely, high-quality content that resonates with our audience. Your responsibilities will include managing breaking news, offering editorial guidance, sourcing stories for our daily news list, and guaranteeing top-tier coverage of the day’s biggest stories. As the News Desk covers a broad range of content, a flexible approach and a willingness to work across all topics—beyond hard news—is essential. You’ll also play a key role in forward planning, helping to identify exclusive stories and unique angles. Experience with digital video production, social video, or video strategy is a plus as we continue to focus on engaging new audiences with video content.

What’s in It for You?

• Salary: Competitive salary, based on experience, plus benefits.
• Career Growth: Take on a leading role in a rapidly growing newsroom with exciting career opportunities.
• Prime Location: Work from our Midtown Manhattan office, offering access to a subsidized restaurant and fitness center.
• Industry Impact: Contribute to a high-visibility platform and gain invaluable experience in digital news.

What You’ll Do

• Breaking News: Jump on breaking stories to get them live quickly, ensuring the best quality copy, images, and video.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a growing team of reporters, providing constructive feedback to elevate their work.
• Story Development: Pitch compelling ideas and angles at daily conferences, helping shape the editorial agenda.
• Editorial Quality: Ensure all content produced by your team meets legal and ethical standards and upholds the editorial quality of The US Sun.
• Content Optimization: Edit copy to ensure it’s punchy, compelling, and true to The US Sun’s voice.
• Forward Planning: Collaborate on future editorial strategy, identifying key stories and themes for exclusive coverage.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, from video to social media, ensuring maximum audience reach and engagement.

Who You Are

• Experienced Journalist: At least five years in journalism, with a strong background in news or entertainment reporting.
• Editorial Leader: Proven experience leading teams and producing high-quality, impactful news content.
• Passionate about News: A keen eye for breaking stories and excellent editorial judgment.
• Tech-Savvy: Experience with analytics tools, SEO, social media, and strategies for growing a digital audience.
• Legal and Compliance-Aware: Comfortable ensuring all content meets legal and ethical standards.
• Fast-Paced Thinker: Ability to thrive under pressure, making quick decisions and adapting in a fast-moving newsroom.

Shifts & Schedule

• Full-time, based in our Midtown Manhattan office.
• Regular office hours, with occasional evening and weekend shifts to cover major news events.

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.