The Sun is Britain's biggest biggest-selling newspaper and largest mobile news brand - and still growing - with a talented, diverse team who publish the best news, sport, showbiz and lifestyle coverage in the business.

Your role:

We are looking for a new Assistant News Editor to help grow our award-winning operation. This is a rare opportunity for the right applicant to join The Sun's news desk.

Day to day you will:
Run the biggest news stories of the day and oversee major breaking news
Help develop The Sun Online's off diary operation and improve the quality and quantity of our original content
Manage and run reporters on the ground going after the biggest stories of the day, as well as seeing tips through to finished stories
Liaise with agencies and freelancers to make sure our coverage stays ahead of the competition
Help train and develop our talented young reporters and get the most out of them
Assist the news editor with management of the team
Lead the news operation as and when required, including at nights and weekends when necessary

What we are looking for from you:
Experience working at national newsdesk level with a track record of delivering exclusives
Experience of running multiple reporters on the ground at once
Knowledge of and experience in recognised search tools
Must have experience of leading news operations on occasion
Solid contacts with agencies and freelancers around the UK and internationally
Must have flair and an ability to spot the hidden potential in stories
Unflappable under pressure and delivers work at a consistently high standard
Positive attitude and good team player
Can demonstrate an understanding of the The Sun brand, both print and digital
Flexibility to work shift patterns across 7 days