Jacob Willeford

Jacob Willeford is a consumer and commerce reporter at The U.S. Sun, part of News UK (News Corp), where he covers retail, savings, lottery winners, benefits, and day-to-day money stories for U.S. readers. According to his SlashGear author bio, he joined The U.S. Sun in summer 2022, became a full-time news reporter, and in January 2024 moved to the consumer desk to focus on retail and commerce coverage. His work frequently includes service journalism that highlights deals, policy changes affecting consumers, and relatable human-interest money wins or pitfalls. He also writes technology and automotive service content for SlashGear, reflecting a parallel specialization in space, aviation, cars, phones, and gadgets. His background includes earlier freelance generalist work across technology, consumer, news, and lifestyle before specializing in consumer reporting. He holds a bachelor's degree in writing and rhetoric from the University of Central Florida and a post-graduate certificate from the Columbia Publishing Course. His style blends quick-turn news with practical, explanatory takeaways, often drawing on official statements, data, and first-person accounts that resonate with mass-market audiences.