Watford FC Sports Reporter – Watford Observer

TN United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a sports reporter to join a leading publication covering Watford Football Club. The successful candidate will be passionate about sports journalism, capable of engaging with fans, and dedicated to delivering accurate and original content in a competitive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sports journalism.
• Passion for sports and producing engaging content.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Covering Watford FC, including live match day blogs and exclusive interviews.
• Maintaining and building contacts within the sports journalism field.

Skills

Sports journalism

Digital experience

Social media skills

Research

Interviewing

Education

NQJ qualification

Job description

Job Description

The Watford Observer has an exciting and rare opportunity for a sports reporter to join the team covering Watford Football Club.

We have a long and proud tradition of being essential reading for fans of Watford FC, providing all the latest news from Vicarage Road on and off the pitch.

Key Responsibilities

• Covering the Championship club, requiring a digitally savvy journalist capable of running live match day blogs, conducting exclusive interviews, and holding the club to account by asking the questions fans want answered.
• The successful candidate will be passionate about reporting on Watford FC, embrace working in a competitive environment, and have the dedication to break news.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• An NQJ qualification with a proven track record in sports journalism.
• Digital experience is essential; video and photo skills are advantageous.
• A passion for sports at all levels and for producing accurate, engaging, and original content.
• Ability to produce sports reports and features through research, interviews, attendance at matches, and events.
• Ability to maintain and build contacts, understanding the importance of relationships in journalism.
• Knowledge of Watford FC, its players, staff, and operations is beneficial.
• Experience covering a professional football club is advantageous.
• Strong social media skills, with the ability to recognize and act on story opportunities appropriately.
• Flexibility to respond quickly to events, working as both an individual and a team leader when needed.
• A full, clean UK driving licence.