Sports Journalist, Leeds United

1 month ago

Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom The Athletic Media Company Full time
About Us

The Athletic is a pioneering digital sports media company that bridges the gap between sports enthusiasts and the athletes, teams, and leagues that captivate their attention. Our mission is to provide a richer connection and understanding with immersive storytelling and a like-minded community of fans. With major operational hubs in San Francisco, Los Angeles, London, and Melbourne, we empower a truly global team of over 600 creators, covering more than 250 professional sports and collegiate teams across the United States, Canada, and the UK. Our newsroom has produced thousands of in-depth reports, along with over 120 podcasts and other forms of premium content. Simply put, The Athletic is at the heart of a sports fan's universe.

About the Role

This role is for a motivated and energetic reporter to cover Leeds United, who is passionate about telling unique and differentiating stories to an audience that values quality above all else, as well as keeping that audience informed of all the news on the beat. The ideal candidate will have a keen news sense, strong sources, and the ability to analyze situations and add perspective. They will also be meticulous and thorough when sourcing stories, able to work on multiple projects simultaneously, and possess a creative and innovative approach to story ideation and formats. Additionally, they will have a unique and strong voice that can stand out from competitors, be able to work collaboratively with colleagues, and have a desire to connect with the audience by interacting with our community section and holding live rooms, as appropriate. The candidate will also have an interest in internal metrics that can help educate what subscribers desire.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain a strong network of sources to break or advance news.
  • Analyze situations and add perspective to stories.
  • Source stories meticulously and thoroughly.
  • Tell rich, ambitious features through deep reporting and access.
  • Work on multiple projects simultaneously, balancing long-term projects with regular story delivery.
  • Write quick news stories and provide analysis for various platforms, including live journalism.
  • Develop a creative and innovative approach to story ideation and formats.
  • Establish a unique and strong voice that stands out from competitors.
  • Collaborate with colleagues and share information effectively.
  • Connect with the audience by interacting with our community section and holding live rooms, as appropriate.
  • Stay up-to-date with internal metrics to educate what subscribers desire.
Requirements
  • Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience at a media company.
  • Thorough knowledge of professional football and Leeds United.
  • Thorough knowledge of the journalistic process.
  • Interest in other journalistic platforms, including podcasting, a plus.
  • This position is based in the Leeds area.

The Athletic offers unique perks and benefits to all full-time employees based on their country of residence. Our comprehensive US benefits package includes:

  • Highly competitive, employer-contributed medical, dental, vision, basic life, and disability insurance plans.
  • Savings accounts for medical, wellness, and childcare expenses.
  • 401k retirement savings plan and employer match.
  • Paid time off, including paid sick leave, 12 paid holidays, 15 days of accrued vacation to start, and up to 20 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.

For international candidates, our global benefits packages offer similar benefits and perks, competitive to the local market.

The Athletic Media Company is an equal opportunity employer and enthusiastically encourages people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. We will consider all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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