Business Journalist

Sport Betting Community Ltd; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in the gaming sector is seeking a Business Journalist to join their Manchester team. The role involves writing news and developing engaging content while covering global events in the industry. Ideal candidates will have strong writing skills, experience across various formats, and a passion for reporting. This position offers opportunities for international travel and professional growth within a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Private Healthcare Plan

Group Pension Plan

Income Protection

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

21 days annual leave plus additional days off

Qualifications

• Passionate about writing and reporting.
• Eager to learn about a regulated industry.
• Able to self-start and manage assignments.

Responsibilities

• Write for SBC News & Lottery Daily.
• Help shape editorial direction.
• Conduct interviews and report on events.

Skills

Excellent writing and editing skills

Experience writing in various formats

Confident in content management systems

Strong leadership qualities

Good interviewing skills

Knowledge of SEO best practices

Tools

HTML5

Final Cut Pro

Photo Editing

Video Production

Job description

Job Title : Business Journalist

Line managers job : Editor

Division

SBC Media

Department : Media

Core hours :

Mon to Fri 9am-6pm but must be flexible around events in global markets

Compensation :

Competitive based on experience annual bonus of up to 5% of base salary

Based : Manchester Office

Business travel :

Potential for international travel to some events

ABOUT SBC

Are you ready to be part of something bigger

At SBC we are not just shaping the future of Gaming and Entertainment were redefining it.

From our humble beginnings in 2009 with informal meetups in London pubs weve evolved into an events media tech and entertainment global powerhouse. We now unite the brightest minds from the casino sports betting marketing and fintech industries and create transformative experiences that drive innovation.

SBC organises industry-defining events and gatherings in iconic destinations such as Lisbon Florida Rio de Janeiro London Toronto Las Vegas Barcelona Malta and Tbilisi. Our events attract a yearly delegation of 100000 decision-makers and innovators who come together to drive their industries forward.

But SBC isnt just hosting game-changing events were also a key player in media entertainment and tech.

• We deliver timely news insights and trends to the gaming and fintech industries through our respected publications podcasts and digital platforms.
• Our events feature celebrity keynotes from icons like Tony Hawk and Sir Tim Berners-Lee as well as the now-famous INFINITY parties headlined by world-renowned DJs such as Afrojack Steve Aoki Don Diablo Miss Monique Dubdogz and Darude.
• We have developed our own state-of-the-art event app and community platform SBC Connect through our in-house tech team which allows us to host digital conferences for delegates around the world.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

SBC is looking for an enthusiastic and talented Journalist to join our Media team in Manchester at the forefront of the betting and gaming industry. They will be at the heart of breaking stories helping to shape editorial direction and driving innovative content that sets the agenda in our sector. This isnt just about writing news its about spotting the angles others miss developing standout features and bringing fresh ideas that keep our audiences engaged and informed.

The role will involve writing for SBC News & Lottery Daily with an Editor and another Journalist. SBC News is one of the headline sites for our media business covering global compliance and regulation updates news from key companies in the industry acquisitions & mergers and much more!

Youll have the opportunity to travel to SBC Events & other industry events to meet key industry figures in person conduct high-impact interviews report on conferences and grow your professional network on a global stage.

WHAT THE ROLE REQUIRES

• Excellent writing and editing skills able to produce clear concise and accurate copy under strict deadlines and in line with house style
• Experience writing in a range of formats including breaking news features longform interviews op-eds and analysis
• Confident creating uploading and optimising content for digital platforms with hands-on experience of content management systems
• Committed to researching and fact-checking stories with an eye for adding to and expanding upon press releases
• Practiced in reaching out to sources for comment both on and off the record
• Comfortable collaborating with multimedia teams to deliver innovative and engaging news formats
• Strong leadership qualities with experience chairing editorial meetings and shaping daily or weekly coverage
• Proven interviewing skills across multiple platforms and audiences including web print and video
• Professional and confident representing a brand at industry events and liaising with stakeholders
• Participate in industry conferences with a willingness to have a deeper involvement as a speaker and take advantage of networking opportunities
• Knowledge of SEO best practices and ability to ensure content is fully optimised

ABOUT YOU

• Passionate about writing and reporting
• Eager to learn the ins and outs of a highly regulated industry at an international level
• Possesses a keen attention to detail both in grammar and in research
• Able to self-start and take a writing assignment and run with it
• Willing to write in a variety of formats for a variety of platforms
• Enjoys travel and conference environments particularly networking events
• Has a curious and inquisitive nature and enjoys research and projects that involve getting to the bottom of tough questions or topics

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Private Healthcare Plan including Optical Dental & Hearing cover (Vitality)
• Group Pension Plan with 5% Individual and 4% Company Contribution (Royal London)
• Income Protection (Canada Life)
• Life Assurance (AIG)
• Employee Assistance Programme and Employee Support Programme
• Company Sick Pay
• 21 days annual leave in addition to 12 Company Days Off (these generally include include all bank holidays and an annual Christmas shutdown period)

WHY SBC

Imagine working on an event that attracts 30000 participants and features leaders from the worlds of sports technology and marketing in the best venue in the world. Imagine bringing the latest news and analysis to global decision-makers running the biggest names in the industry. Thats what we do every day at SBC.

At SBC were passionate about what we do and were looking for people who share that passion. With 140 talented professionals spread across Europe North America Latin America and beyond were a global team united by a shared goal : to lead and inspire.

Your future our growth

Were growing fast. Whether its launching new initiatives like the Affiliate Leaders community or the iGaming Daily podcast or expanding our events into new markets were always pushing boundaries. And with this growth comes opportunity. As SBC continues to expand we need forward-thinkers innovators and go-getters to help drive us forward. Whether youre passionate about events marketing tech journalism media or business development theres a place for you here.

A career with limitless opportunities

At SBC we believe in empowering our team to reach their full potential. From day one youll have the chance to make an impact whether thats by helping organise the next SBC Summit or working on content that industry leaders rely on. We offer flexible work environments opportunities for travel and the chance to work alongside some of the most innovative minds in the industry.

And yes we work hard but we play hard too. Whether its throwing legendary networking experiences like INFINITY or organising charity events like the SBC Poker Championship and SBC Boxing Championship we know how to celebrate our successes and build a lasting legacy.

Are you ready to bring your skills creativity and passion to a company where the opportunities are limitless

We are committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us at .

Key Skills

• Filming
• HTML5
• Interviewing
• AP Style
• Research Experience
• Ftp
• Journalism
• SEO
• Final Cut Pro
• Video production
• Photo Editing
• Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1