Sports Writer

3 months ago

London, United Kingdom Reach plc Full time

**Company Description**
We are looking for a **Sports Writer **to join us working for **Reach’s US project** on a 6 month fixed term contract.

You will find and report on the stories and issues which matter to our sports fans in a way which ensures as many people as possible find, discover and respond to our work.

We’re looking for fresh ideas and new perspectives from people from a wide range of backgrounds, and we want you to tell us the stories you believe are important from our many communities so we can continue to diversify our content.

**This role will require regular UK evening and overnight shifts, and is initially on a 6 month fixed term contract.**

**Job Description** What will the role involve?**

You will find and tell stories about clubs that engage readers while building communities online and audiences to share published stories with.

Telling stories which will be of interest to sports fans in different ways including live blogs, article format, short and long form video, audio and pictures. All while ensuring that every piece of content is researched and published in accordance with the Editor’s Code of practice.
**Qualifications** Who are we looking for?**

An experienced journalist with your **NCTJ or equivalent qualification and media law knowledge,** you have a strong track record of telling stories accurately, that engage large audiences with a real passion for digital storytelling. You’re flexible, inquisitive and are on the pulse of what makes a great story

Being a sports journalist you will have encyclopaedic sport knowledge, digital publishing and social media experience. You have a thorough knowledge of US Sports, as well as a keen interest in football, boxing, UFC, F1 and golf.

You’re comfortable working a content management system (CMS), live blogging, podcasting and have an understanding of audience analytics while having a track record of building communities on social media platforms such as but not limited to Facebook and Twitter.
**Additional Information** What can we offer you?**

We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including;
- ** Help saving for your retirement** - join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6%
- ** 25 days’ holiday per year when you join**. After three, five and ten years’ service with Reach, you’ll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a **Holiday Purchase Scheme**:

- ** Giving back day** - an additional day’s leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
- ** Enhanced family leave** - including maternity, paternity and adoption - and you’ll be eligible after just six months’ employment
- ** Private Healthcare Cash Plan** - free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
- ** As one of the UK’s top 50 Inclusive Employers** everyone’s invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive
- ** Wellbeing support** - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest
- ** Awesome career opportunities** - you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
- We are also a member of the **30% Club**, a global campaign aimed at increasing gender diversity at board and senior management levels

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