Head of Sports Journalism

4 weeks ago


Salford, Salford, United Kingdom ENGINEERINGUK Full time
Job Title: Director of Sport

Join ENGINEERINGUK as we seek an exceptional Director of Sport to lead our sports journalism team to new heights.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute a high-impact editorial strategy for sports storytelling across all BBC platforms.
  • Lead a cross-functional team of sports journalists in a fast-paced, agile environment.
  • Oversee sports news output across BBC Television, Radio, and Online.
  • Provide creative vision to enhance the quality, depth, and range of sports journalism.
  • Guide Editors on business plan development and implementation, ensuring goals are met.
  • Manage team activities, including recruitment, development, and employee relations.
  • Manage designated budgets and identify solutions to address budgetary pressures.
  • Ensure legal obligations are met within the team.
  • Create an environment that attracts top journalistic talent and enables them to excel.
  • Represent the BBC at a senior level and drive the implementation of wider projects.
  • Effectively manage diverse stakeholders, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
  • Understand and apply BBC's legal, contractual agreements, and regulations.
  • Manage significant budgets and key financial drivers.
Package Description:

We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week, 26 days annual leave, and a defined pension scheme. Our in-house Academy provides unrivaled training and development opportunities. We value diversity and welcome applications from individuals with a range of backgrounds and experiences.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion, and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.



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