Sports Journalists’ Association seek freelance journalist for digital channels

Sports Journalists' Association; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A sports journalism organization in the UK is seeking an experienced freelance journalist for a 12-month period. The successful candidate will produce content for the website and manage social media accounts, significantly contributing to the SJA's outreach. Candidates must have experience in journalism and be able to work independently. The salary is £12,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in journalism, particularly online.
• Ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with CMS platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Produce compelling content for the SJA's website.
• Manage social media accounts effectively.
• Enhance relationships with potential sponsors.

Skills

Experience working on websites

Ability to produce compelling content

Social media management

Job description

The Sports Journalists’ Association is seeking an experienced journalist to work on a freelance basis, primarily on its website. This new role will initially be for a 12-month period, working four days a month.

The successful candidate will have experience of working on websites and training will be given to work in the CMS used by the SJA. They will be able to work on their own initiative, producing compelling content to publish.

Working on the SJA’s social media accounts will also form part of the role, as will continuing to improve relationships with potential sponsors of the SJA.

The successful candidate will report directly into the SJA Committee. The salary is £12,000 pa.

We are always trying to make the sports journalism industry more inclusive and equal. We actively celebrate colleagues’ different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender.

Applications close on Sunday September 25th.