Casual Editorial Content Producer

Southampton FC; Kirkwall; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading football club in the United Kingdom is looking for a Casual Editorial Content Producer to write match reports and other content for their website and app. This role will require strong writing skills and an understanding of football. Additional hours and flexible schedules are available, making it a perfect opportunity for someone pursuing a media qualification or seeking paid experience in sports journalism. Join a collaborative environment with great benefits.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible hours

Learning & development opportunities

Collaborative & inclusive working culture

Qualifications

• Experience of writing and ideally producing match reports from sporting events.
• Ability to produce clear and accurate content to a deadline.
• Good time-management skills and availability on weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Write clear, accurate content for the club’s website and app.
• Produce matchday reports and post-match content.
• Collaborate with the Content team during matches.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Experience of writing match reports

Good time-management skills

Social media knowledge

Education

Relevant media qualification

Job description

Be part of our journey...

Location: St Mary's Stadium & Staplewood Campus

Hours: As and when required

Contract Type: Casual

Criminal Record Check: Enhanced with Childs Barred List

What is the role?

We are seeking a Casual Editorial Content Producer to support our Content team with coverage of our Men’s First Team and Academy teams on matchdays (both home games and away).

What will you be doing?

You will write clear, accurate content for the club’s website and app from fixtures across the club, primarily matchday reports but also some post-match content which may include player or coach reaction stories or interviews and social media output.

You will work primarily during the weekend but also some evenings may be required and additional hours may be offered to support wider, non-matchday content from time to time.

Is this you?

You have strong writing skills with the ability to produce clear and accurate content with a solid understanding of football.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Experience of writing and ideally producing match reports from sporting events.
• Strong writing skills, with the ability to produce clear and accurate copy to a deadline.
• Good time‑management skills and the ability to work at weekends and in evenings.
• Some social media knowledge and experience would be a plus
• This role would likely suit someone who also possesses a relevant media qualification or is in the process of completing one and is looking to gain paid experience.

How this benefits you…

If you are successful, you can look forward to a healthy benefits package;

• Competitive hourly rate
• Flexible hours
• Learning & development opportunities
• Collaborative & inclusive working culture.

How can I apply?

Just click on the apply button, enter your details and answer a quick pre-screening questionnaire, then attach your CV.

The closing date for this role is 16 December 2025.

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if a high volume of applicants are received. *