Live Reporter (Contract)

The Athletic Media Company; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports media organization is seeking a Live Reporter for a 6-month contract. This role involves writing, editing, and publishing live blogs across various sports while collaborating with a talented team. Candidates should have at least 2 years of live blogging experience and a strong background in sports journalism. The position offers the flexibility to work remotely from the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of live blogging experience.
• Solid background in sports journalism.
• High-end knowledge of a variety of different sports.

Responsibilities

• Writing, editing, and publishing content in live blogs.
• Producing breaking news content accurately and timely.
• Curating content from social media.

Skills

Live blogging experience

Sports journalism background

SEO understanding

Social media trends understanding

Collaborative approach

Job description

About Us

Powered by one of the largest global newsrooms in sports media, The Athletic brings sports fans the most comprehensive stories about the teams, sports and athletes they love. The Athletic’s newsroom of 450+ full-time staff delivers in-depth coverage of hundreds of professional and college teams across more than 47 North American markets and all 20 football clubs in the English Premier League, as well as many Championship clubs.

About the Role

The Athletic is seeking a Live Reporter on a 6 month contract to work with some of the best sports writers in the world and a talented team of editors to produce exceptional live blogs across a variety of sports on a daily basis. The right candidate will have experience working on a national sports desk or similar, a brilliant quality of copy and an engaging, driven approach to live coverage.

This role is a 6 months contract to cover for an employee on leave.

Responsibilities

• Writing, editing and publishing content in live blogs.
• Experience with producing breaking news content in an accurate, timely manner.
• Curating the best content from social media.
• Working with reporters to produce news stories and copy in their voice for live experience.
• Collaborating with news editors to keep blogs up to date.
• Understanding SEO and best practices.
• Understanding of trends –both on search and social media.

Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years of live blogging experience.
• A solid background in sports journalism.
• High-end knowledge of a variety of different sports.
• Must be flexible and collaborative.
• This role is based in the United Kingdom and will work remotely.

The Athletic offers unique perks and benefits to all full-time employees based on their country of residence. Our UK benefits packages offer benefits perks, competitive to the local market.

The Athletic Media Company is an equal opportunity employer and enthusiast encourages people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. The Athletic will consider all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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