Freelance Sports Reporter

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Metro Full time

Sport is looking for talented freelance journalists to join its digital Sports team.nSuitable candidates will be experienced online reporters with an impressive track record of finding and breaking stories of national and global interest.

Please note that this is a hybrid role, based remotely and in our offices in Kensington, London.

The role involves writing and building news stories, features and minute-by-minute live blogs for Sport.

Requirements include:

  • Ability to deliver vibrant, clean copy to very tight deadlinesn
  • Ability to work self-sufficiently and generate fresh ideas for this office-based web production rolen
  • Ability to generate own news stories and write strong deadlinesn
  • Ability to have keen eye for photographs and use the best images and videos to help a story drive trafficn
  • Ability to use social media for both story ideas and as a way of generating trafficn
  • Ability to use content management systems and image librariesn
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with key media contacts to generate a steady flow of storiesn
  • Ability to retain awareness of the style of writingn
  • Strong knowledge of football, boxing, F1, UFC, tennis, golf, rugby and cricket

Essential skills:

  • Must have NCTJ qualification, Bachelor degree or higher qualificationn
  • Must have solid newspaper, magazine or news website experiencen
  • Must have the ability to gather information and create compelling digital contentn
  • Must work productively within a team environmentn
  • Must have an understanding of legal covenants and an understanding of copyrightn
  • Must have strong communication and people skillsn
  • Must be flexible regarding shift patterns (including weekends and nights)n
  • Not essential but preferred Knowledge of Spanish, German, Italian or French would be beneficial.
The above list is not exhaustive and constantly evolving, based on the needs of the business. Out of hours availability and a high level of adaptability are essential.


Please apply by sending an up-to-date CV, a note about yourself, and examples of your work.nAny applications received without a CV will not be considered.

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