Trainee Club Journalist

1 week ago

Luton, United Kingdom Luton Town Football Club Full time

**JOB PURPOSE**

- Write articles for the Club website and matchday programme to preview and review first-team matches.
- Increase the coverage of Luton Town's Academy with regular match previews, reports and engaging articles for club website, app and matchday programme.

- Contribute new and creative ideas to help increase the profile of the Luton Town Community Trust, covering events when required.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

- Day-to-day creation and publishing of articles across all of the Club’s website and app, with a particular focus on the Academy.
- Write first-team match previews for publishing on the Club website and app, attending first-team matches when possible.

- Attend fixtures to cover Luton Town Academy games for official Club channels
- Ensure Academy content aligns with the Club’s overall branding, tone, and style, following guidance and direction from the Head of Press & Communications.

- Interview players and coaches for pre and post-match content/articles.

- Attend Luton Town Community Trust events when required and write reports for website, app and matchday programme.

**MAIN JOB REQUIREMENTS AND PERSON SPECIFICATION**

- A strong passion for football and storytelling, with a keen interest in sports journalism.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write clearly, accurately, and engagingly.
- Basic experience in writing match reports, news articles, or features (university work, student media, or personal blog).
- Strong attention to detail and an understanding of spelling, grammar, and journalistic tone.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and handle fast-paced, time-sensitive content such as match reports or breaking news.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks or deadlines.
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and matchdays as required.
- Proactive attitude and willingness to learn within a professional football club environment.

**Additional Information**:

- This role is an Internship
- Reasonable expenses will be covered
- Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK
- Full, clean UK driving licence and access to a car would be advantageous

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