Sport Insight Features Lead — Senior Journalist

BBC; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent broadcasting organization is seeking a senior journalist to lead its Insight series. This hybrid role involves commissioning, crafting high-quality long-form features, and ensuring impactful storytelling. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent editorial judgement and a strong background in sports journalism, balancing original writing with the management of freelance contributors. Competitive salary in the range of £44,000 to £54,000, along with flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in writing and commissioning long-form journalism.
• Deep understanding of compelling feature content.
• Experience providing constructive feedback to writers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Insight series with original long-form pieces.
• Commission freelance contributors and oversee delivery.
• Manage budgets for content production.

Skills

Long-form journalism

Editorial judgement

Development of writers' work

Audience engagement strategies

Sports journalism

Job description

A prominent broadcasting organization is seeking a senior journalist to lead its Insight series. This hybrid role involves commissioning, crafting high-quality long-form features, and ensuring impactful storytelling. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent editorial judgement and a strong background in sports journalism, balancing original writing with the management of freelance contributors. Competitive salary in the range of £44,000 to £54,000, along with flexible working options.