We have a new opportunity for a Deputy Consumer Editor to join our award-winning Consumer team. This senior role will play a key part in delivering standout consumer journalism on The Sun's newspaper and website.

You will support the Head of Consumer, Consumer Editor and Consumer News Editor with editing and commissioning to help drive traffic and find new audiences.

Your role:
Deputise for the Consumer Editor and Consumer News Editor where necessary
Support the Head of Consumer with print pages, campaigns, investigations and special projects
Attend conferences and present to editors when required
Help write and edit content for Sun Club to drive memberships
Use SEO, Parsley and Google Trends to help guide commissioning and construct headlines
Work with different departments including News, Audience and Video to co-ordinate the distribution of Consumer content online, in print or video.
Use social networking and other digital platforms for content generation
Represent The Sun on radio and TV
Generate fresh story ideas, hunt down exclusives, uncover compelling angles and spot talking points that will engage, inform and surprise our readers
Ensure all Consumer content is visually appealing, through the use of graphics, pictures, video and interactive tools
Help develop talent and support the progression of reporters on the team

What we are looking for from you:

Experience working as a senior reporter or editor for a national newspaper or major news organisation
Experience and expertise in consumer, business or personal finance journalism
Experience using Wordpress or similar CMS system to build content digitally
Excellent writing skills with the ability to write clean copy to tight deadlines
A passion for The Sun and understanding of the brand in print and online
Being a self-starter is key - and you will need to thrive under the pressure of a busy newsroom
Enthusiasm, imagination and a notebook full of ideas are all essential
Unflappable under pressure and delivers work at a consistently high standard
Positive attitude and a good team player with a collaborative mindset
A strong understanding of editorial compliance and regulatory issues