An iconic, dynamic storyteller with a rich heritage and a global audience in the millions, The Sun is now focusing on an exciting, video-focussed strategy to engage new audiences, putting video at the heart of The Sun's journalism.

Sun Originals is a brand new video production studio making premium series for The Sun, Sun Sport and Fabulous brands. Creating, developing and producing a slate of brand new original shows, the department is tasked with delivering huge new audiences, developing a raft of famous new faces and helping to deliver The Sun to its next generation of viewers.

This is your chance to join a talented team, redefining how content is created and consumed, contributing to creative, innovative video output that drives traffic and revenue, as we redefine how a brand at the heart of the nation's conversation finds innovative new ways to tell the stories that matter in the fast-paced digital world.

Your Role: As a Producer you will be at the editorial heart of compelling content that both informs and engages audiences. Responsible for overseeing the entire video production process including casting, filming, producing, editing and presenting when appropriate to deliver high quality video content for distribution across channels and platforms.

Day to day you will:
Lead a production team of Assistant Producers and Video Editors to develop, cast, produce, script and edit produce content.
Work with the Commissioning Editor, Sun Sport Originals, to ensure video content delivers on time and to budget.
Pitching and developing new creative ideas to the Commissioning Editor to steer the brand toward new audiences to keep our series fresh and exciting, ensuring that The Sun stays ahead of the competition through innovation.
Produce shooting briefs and scripts for series, leaning into your creative abilities to ensure each episode has a clear narrative and climax.
Ensuring compliance and duty of care protocols are adhered to, and assisting the production department in maintaining the necessary paperwork.
Target, develop and manage new on-screen talent suitable for young, digital-first audiences.

What we are looking for from you:
Creative & Fast-Paced: You thrive in a high-pressure, fast-moving environment, always ready to capitalise on breaking news or trending sports events to create impactful video content.
Digital Native: You are deeply immersed in the digital media landscape, with an intuitive understanding of what drives traffic online, especially through video content.
News Savvy: You have a solid understanding of journalistic practices, the latest sports coverage trends, and how to turn them into compelling visual stories that resonate with digital audiences.
Data-Driven & Results-Oriented: You understand how to use analytics to inform editorial content.
Team management: You are used to managing teams, including producers and editors, to deliver great episodes in a positive manner.
Leadership & Collaboration: You're a natural collaborator who can work closely with colleagues to ensure a seamless video production process from concept to execution.
Sports enthusiast: You care deeply about and have a deep knowledge of multiple sports.