GiveMeSport England Football Writer

Valnet Concept; Canada; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A global digital publishing company is seeking experienced Football Writers for freelance roles. The position requires crafting insightful articles focused on the Premier League and wider UK football. Candidates should have a strong understanding of football and at least 2 years of experience. This is a remote position offering flexible scheduling and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible schedule

Work from any location

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience covering football.
• Strong understanding of English clubs and competitions.
• Ability to write opinionated content.

Responsibilities

• Contribute 4 feature articles per week.
• Cover major stories in English football.
• Pitch and produce original stories.

Skills

Journalism

SEO

Fast writing

Understanding of Premier League

Education

Degree in journalism, media, or related field

Job description

This is a paid freelance, remote position

GiveMeSport is one of the UK’s leading sports media brands, delivering breaking news, analysis, interviews, and features across football, basketball, combat sports, and more.

As part of the Valnet Publishing Group, GiveMeSport operates at a rapid pace and is seeking experienced and passionate England Football Writers who can craft original, insightful, and timely content focused on the Premier League, England national team, and wider UK football landscape.

Your Responsibilities

• Contribute a minimum of 4 feature articles per week, including opinion pieces, tactical breakdowns, transfer analysis, and trend features.
• Cover major stories and developments across English football, with a focus on the Premier League, Championship, FA Cup, and England national team.
• Pitch and produce engaging, original stories that resonate with football fans in the UK and beyond.
• Work under tight deadlines and submit assignments on time.
• Collaborate with editors and incorporate feedback effectively.
• Follow GiveMeSport’s editorial style guide and uphold its journalistic standards.

Our Perks

• Competitive compensation.
• Consistent and timely payments.
• Flexible schedule.
• Remote freelance position to work from a location of your choice.
• Exposure to GiveMeSport’s massive and passionate audience, reaching millions of football fans each month, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact and build your personal voice in sports media.

Experience and Skills

• Educational background in journalism, media, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience covering football, preferably with a focus on English clubs or competitions.
• Strong understanding of Premier League football, player narratives, tactics, transfers, and fan culture.
• Ability to write fast, accurate, and opinionated content with a distinctive voice.
• Familiarity with SEO best practices and traffic-focused content strategy.
• Experience with a custom CMS is an asset.
• Passion for football and deep knowledge of the sport’s landscape in England.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role, please send us the following documentation by uploading it in the relevant fields below:

• Your CV
• A cover letter
• A sample article similar in style and subject matter to content published on GiveMeSport (e.g., betting previews, predictions, or opinion pieces)

Our hiring team will review your application and contact you if we believe that your experience could be a match for this role.

Please note that a writing evaluation may be required as part of our application process.

GiveMeSport is part of the Valnet Publishing Group.

Valnet , founded in 2012, is a global digital publishing and media investment Company that owns and operates over 25 authoritative brands across diverse verticals, including sports, entertainment, technology, automotive, gaming, lifestyle and travel.

Valnet is committed to producing premium content, and we therefore require all our contributors to adhere to our Editorial Standards, including a prohibition on using Artificial Intelligence.