Lead Editor

Reporting to the Head of Commerce Content, you will oversee the day-to-day output of The Sun's eCommerce editorial team to ensure high-quality delivery across all platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary team of creators, steering forward planning for major shopping events and implementing a sophisticated content strategy that balances editorial excellence with commercial success. Day to day you will: Produce best-in-class daily content for our website and social channels. Manage content ideas from initial concept through to final publishing. Collaborate with the Audience Lead to drive growth and engagement across our channels. Edit and quality-control all work to ensure output remains compliant with ASA/CAP code guidelines. Manage freelancer budgets and the commissioning of shifts to maintain a steady content flow. Utilise analytic insights to shape content decisions and influence daily strategy. Oversee the Commercial Content Manager to ensure commercial campaigns align with our broader goals. Liaise with wider editorial stakeholders to ensure the effective monetisation of relevant content. What we're looking for from you: Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams of journalists or creators to meet specific revenue targets. Extensive experience in eCommerce and affiliate marketing with the ability to use data tools to drive performance. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex editorial ideas into actionable commercial plans. Deep understanding of publishing analytics tools such as SEMRush, Parse.ly, or Google Analytics to track audience growth. Strong project management skills with a focus on delivering quality content under tight deadlines. An entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to diversifying revenue streams and shaping commercial campaigns.