Club Journalist

Help us capture the journey from Ruislip Manor to London Rangers FC. We need a volunteer journalist to interview fans, players and staff, and write powerful stories that preserve our heritage and celebrate our community, football and youth development.What difference will you make?This role is vital because London Rangers FC has a rich history that deserves to be preserved and shared. The transformation from Ruislip Manor to London Rangers reflects not just a name change, but a shift toward community impact, youth development, faith-inspired values, and wider educational work. A journalist volunteer will help us document this legacy in a professional, meaningful way.Your work will help ensure that long-time supporters feel valued, recognised, and connected to the club’s identity. By interviewing fans and former players, you will highlight the deep roots and emotional attachment many people still hold to Ruislip Manor FC. These stories strengthen continuity between the past and present, helping bridge generations of supporters.Your storytelling will also help newcomers understand who we are, where we came from, and what we represent today. This is crucial for building trust with families, players, schools, sponsors, and partners. Strong written content supports recruitment, fundraising, sponsorship, and community engagement. It demonstrates professionalism and shows the real social value of our work with young people.In addition, your written archive will help us build a permanent historical record — something the club has never had. This includes profiles, match memories, heritage stories, and testimonies from the community. Your writing will help us preserve voices that would otherwise be lost.Most importantly, storytelling inspires people. Your work will amplify the club’s mission and bring our journey to life for supporters old and new.What are we looking for?You should have strong writing skills and enjoy interviewing people. Experience in journalism, blogging, creative writing, sports writing, or documentary storytelling is highly valued. Key skills include clear communication, empathy, curiosity, and the ability to craft narratives from real conversations.You should be confident inConducting interviewsWriting engaging articles and profilesResearching historical informationShaping quotes into compelling storiesWorking independentlyMeeting reasonable deadlinesDesirable experience in sports journalism, heritage writing, or community storytelling.What will you be doing?We are looking for a passionate and skilled volunteer journalist to help London Rangers FC document our history, capture the voices of our community, and tell the continuing story of the club’s transformation from Ruislip Manor FC to its new chapter as London Rangers FC. This role is ideal for someone who loves interviewing people, writing engaging human stories, and shaping narratives that preserve heritage while celebrating progress.The volunteer will interview former supporters, ex-players, long-standing community members, new players, parents, coaches, and staff to build a collection of stories that reflect the club’s identity and growth. This includes capturing memories from the Ruislip Manor era, experiences of transition, the reasons behind the rebrand, and the spirit of London Rangers today.Key responsibilities include conducting interviews in person, by phone, or online; transcribing key quotes; writing articles, short features, or social media stories; and helping build a digital archive of the club’s history. You may also write match reports, community spotlights, and features on youth development, community outreach, and the club’s Christian ethos.Another key task is helping us build a “History & Heritage” section on our website, showcasing the club’s timeline, iconic moments, supporter memories, and the journey from past to present. You will also help create written content for newsletters, fundraising materials, sponsorship packs, and our social media channels.You will work closely with the Director, media team, coaches, and long-time club supporters. This is a highly creative role where your writing will shape how future generations understand the club’s identity and legacy. The priority is to produce authentic stories that honour our roots while celebrating our present and future.