Digital Journalist – BBC Sport

BBC; Salford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization in Salford seeks an experienced journalist to join its digital sports team. The role involves covering live events, writing articles, and generating ideas across various platforms. Candidates should have proven publishing experience and a deep understanding of sports. Flexible working arrangements are part of the offer.

Qualifications

• Experience covering live events.
• Strong collaboration skills.
• Ability to generate and execute creative ideas.

Responsibilities

• Authoring live text commentaries.
• Writing match reports and feature articles.
• Ensuring BBC Sport remains a leader in sports news.

Skills

Proven experience writing for an established publication

Creative mindset

Ability to adapt stories for different media

Deep understanding of sport

Commitment to diverse audiences

Job description

Overview

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: C

CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term Contract ending 9 March 2026. This is a short term contract and we are looking for an immediate start.

DEPARTMENT: BBC Sport

LOCATION: Salford

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £28,500 - £38,500 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

We\'re happy to discuss flexible working. If you\'d like to, please indicate your preference in the application – though there\'s no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

This role is currently advertised as internal only. Freelancers are eligible to apply if they have been on a Worker Contract (more info here) continuously for 6 months. If less than 6 months (or they have had a break of 3 weeks or more between engagements), they must seek Divisional HR approval to apply.

Purpose of the role

We are seeking an experienced journalist to join BBC Sport\'s digital team. This role involves covering live events and you will also contribute to the wider BBC Sport digital team by supporting day-to-day operations and participating in a rota system.

Why join the team

You’ll be part of a small, highly-skilled team that works across multiple platforms and is committed to professional development and career progression. We value creativity, collaboration, and innovation in sports journalism.

Your Key Responsibilities And Impact

• Authoring live text commentaries.
• Writing match reports and feature articles.
• Generating and executing ideas across BBC Sport platforms in collaboration with your team and the wider organisation.
• Using your network of contacts to source and write compelling news stories.
• Ensuring BBC Sport remains at the forefront of sports news.

Essential Criteria

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience writing for an established publication, including live texts or blogs
• A creative mindset with a strong ability to generate ideas and work collaboratively
• Ability to adapt stories for TV, radio, digital, and social media platforms
• A deep understanding of sport and audience-focused storytelling
• Demonstrated commitment to diverse audiences, including experience championing women’s sport

Desireable But Not Required

• A strong contacts book

If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

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Disclaimer

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.

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Redeployment

The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.