Commercial Copywriter

Play Sports Group; Tendring; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital media company is seeking a Copywriter to join their Commercial team in the UK. The role involves crafting persuasive pitches and proposals for commercial partnerships in cycling and triathlon media. Ideal candidates are passionate about the sport and possess strong writing and research skills. This is an excellent early-career opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment, collaborating closely with experienced media professionals.

Benefits

Mentorship from experienced teams

Hands-on experience in a global media business

Qualifications

• Passionate about cycling, mountain biking, or triathlon.
• Experienced in writing about cycling through blogging or social media.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit copy for commercial decks and proposals.
• Research and create case studies of existing content.
• Work closely with commercial and creative teams.

Skills

Excellent written English communication skills

Research skills

Creative and proactive

Passionate about cycling

Education

Graduate degree or early-career experience

Job description

Location: Bath, UK

Reports to: Commercial Content Editor

About The Role

Play Sports Network (PSN) is the world’s leading digital cycling and triathlon media company, operating channels including GCN, GMBN, GTN, EMBN, and GCN/GMBN Tech. We create high-quality video content, reaching millions of fans worldwide. Our ex‑pro presenters connect authentically with our audiences.

We’re looking for a Copywriter to join the Commercial team. You'll help to craft clear, compelling and persuasive pitches, presentations and copy for commercial proposals. You'll help research and compile details about our existing content and its performance across proposals, supporting the commercial team in attracting and retaining global partners across all our channels. This role is perfect for a graduate – or early‑career candidate – with a passion for cycling and/or triathlon and an interest in learning how media and commercial partnerships work.

What You’ll Do

Copywriting & Content Production

• Write and edit copy for commercial decks, proposals, and client presentations.
• Research and create case studies of our existing channel content.
• Research products, brands and technologies to assist in the production of decks and proposals.
• Ensure consistent brand voice and messaging across all materials.

Collaboration & Creative Support

• Work closely with the Commercial Content Editor, Creative Director, Partnerships Operations Manager and the wider Commercial team.
• Craft proposals using approved concepts and templates across formats and languages.
• Understand proposal briefs and requirements, working with the commercial team to gather required materials.
• Working alongside the Insight team, deliver key information to help our partners clearly understand our channels’ and our content’s performance.

Commercial & Partner Responsibilities

• Represent PSN and our partners professionally in all written materials.
• Ensure all content aligns with brand guidelines and partner requirements.
• Maintain attention to detail for accuracy, tone, and adherence to deadlines.

About You

• Passionate about cycling, mountain biking or triathlon, with a good knowledge of the sport, culture, and audience.
• Experienced in writing about cycling, through blogging, social media or similar.
• Excellent written English communication skills, with accurate grammar and good attention to detail.
• Research skills with ability to understand and implement requirements of a brief.
• Creative, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple projects.
• Interested in media, digital marketing, or commercial content creation.
• Enthusiastic about learning and growing in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
• This role involves regularly watching our video content to understand our business, track how our content evolves, identify what resonates best with our audience, and how we incorporate brand partners into our content.
• Therefore, a genuine enthusiasm for our video and social content is essential.

Desirable

• Experience in copywriting for marketing, agency, or brand content.
• Exposure to digital media campaigns, proposals, or client presentations.
• Data and analysis skills, and familiarity with social media data.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands‑on experience in commercial content creation in a global media business.
• Exposure to professional digital media, social, and branded content.
• Mentorship from experienced commercial and creative teams.
• Work alongside ex‑pro athletes and media professionals.

Why Join Us?

At PSN, you’ll be part of a creative, ambitious team shaping global cycling and triathlon media. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their career to learn from the best, work on high‑profile commercial projects, and develop your copywriting skills in a professional, real‑world environment.