Sports Journalist

2 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Independent Full time
Job Description:
Sports Reporter

The Independent is an online news publisher that has been a pioneer in innovation and change. With a rich history of pushing boundaries, we are seeking a sports reporter with a deep knowledge across a wide range of sports.

This desk-first role involves reporting on the biggest talking points in sport, with some scope to cover live sporting events. The successful candidate will be genuinely enthusiastic about the happenings in sport on and off the pitch. A trained journalist with a strong news background and the ability to identify the best stories is essential. The ideal candidate will have a familiarity with all aspects of digital publishing and be comfortable managing multiple priorities in a calm manner.

A key responsibility of this role is to write clean and legally sound news copy on a variety of sports. This includes working knowledge of newsroom SEO and trends in sport. Experience as a news journalist is required, with a proven track record of successfully setting up and running live blogs across a variety of sports. Additionally, the ability to upload writers' copy and come up with engaging headlines is necessary. Spotting and breaking major developing news stories is also crucial, requiring swift and vocal action when issues arise.

A salary of £35,000-£45,000 per annum is offered for this position, depending on experience.

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