Presenter - Sun Studios (Casual)

Are you an experienced presenter who loves to inform, entertain and engage a huge digital audience? Do you have a hunger for news as well as human interest, sport, celebrity and entertainment? Could you handle a heated debate on a big story and react to breaking news calmly? Do you live and breath digital content? Are you comfortable fronting live reaction shows for digital and social platforms as well as pre-planned interview formats? After 18 months of stellar growth, The Sun is recognised as a leading, premium quality video producer and publisher, delivering over a billion views a month across our digital and social platforms. We now seek a digital storyteller with a magnetic personality to deliver the best breaking stories from our new Reax Studio - from a live daily show to breaking down unmissable stories across all genres. This is a high-impact role at the heart of our digital newsroom, responsible for delivering engaging presenter-led programmes that breaks down the biggest stories of the day for a massive global audience. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses a sharp eye for "Sun-style" storytelling and tone, can talk with authority and knowledge off script and is capable of switching from the latest developments in the Middle East to a shocking showbiz story, getting the best content out of experts and guests.

Key Responsibilities: Story Selection & Strategy: Work closely with producers to select the daily editorial agenda for the show, identifying the most compelling news, entertainment, and human-interest stories that resonate with The Sun’s audience. Presenting: You must be able to translate complex news into conversational, high-energy narratives, react to breaking news with a presence of mind, moderate high energy debate among guests but also deliver humour when appropriate. Guest Booking: Identify, pitch, and help secure high-profile guests, experts, and eyewitnesses to provide exclusive insights and "watercooler" moments. YouTube Optimization: Experience of helping create key moments in our output that will create must watch moments for our social team and keep our Youtube audience hungry for more. Compliance: A comprehensive understanding of legal standards, IPSO guidelines, and The Sun’s editorial voice.

What we’re looking for from you: News Instinct: You live and breathe the news cycle. You know what people are talking about before it hits the trending tab. Exceptional Presenter: You can deliver a script with flair, humor, and authority. You understand that a YouTube show needs to feel authentic and direct-to-camera. You can talk off script with authority, warmth and personality. Knows the Brand: You can demonstrate an understanding of The Sun brand, both print and digital. Calm Under Pressure: You can pivot quickly when breaking news hits and manage the demands of a daily live programme where anything can happen. Knowledge and Experience: Exceptional understanding of global and UK current affairs and a keen interest in human interest, sport and entertainment. Experience of live broadcasting (Digital, TV, or major YouTube channel).

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. 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.