Sports Writer – talkSPORT.com

NEWS UK; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a passionate Sports Writer to join their dynamic digital team. This role offers the chance to craft compelling sports content that resonates with a global audience. You will break stories, create captivating headlines, and collaborate with various teams to optimize content performance. If you have a deep knowledge of sports, especially football, and thrive under tight deadlines, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make your mark in the world of sports journalism.

Benefits

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Training Opportunities

Private Medical Insurance

Gym Discounts

Electric Car Schemes

Book Discounts

Exclusive Events

Wellbeing Support

Pension Contributions

Generous Holiday Allowances

Qualifications

• Proven experience in digital sports journalism with a passion for sports.
• Fast, accurate writing skills under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Write and publish engaging news and features across various sports.
• Identify trending stories and respond quickly to breaking news.

Skills

Digital Sports Journalism

Storytelling

SEO Strategies

Effective Communication

Fast Writing Skills

Tools

WordPress

Google Analytics

Job description

Sports Writer – talkSPORT.com

talkSPORT is the world’s biggest sports radio station. From World Cups and European Championships to the Premier League and the Champions League, through to Test cricket and world-class boxing, the talkSPORT network is at the heart of the world’s major sporting events.

The Role: talkSPORT.com is seeking a talented and passionate Sports Writer to join our expanding digital team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious journalist with a strong news sense, engaging storytelling skills, and in-depth knowledge of multiple sports to shape content that keeps our audience engaged.

You will be responsible for breaking stories, creating compelling headlines, identifying trending topics early, and writing sharp, entertaining, and accurate content for a global audience. You will report to the Head of talkSPORT.com and be based in our London Bridge newsroom.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Write and publish high-quality, engaging, and accurate news, features, and analysis across various sports
• Identify trending stories early and respond quickly to breaking news
• Generate original ideas and contribute to editorial planning
• Collaborate with SEO and audience teams to optimize content performance
• Coordinate with social media, video, and broadcast teams to maximize reach
• Conduct interviews and source unique quotes to enhance stories
• Ensure all content meets editorial standards in quality, style, tone, and accuracy

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience in digital sports journalism
• Deep knowledge and passion for sports, especially football
• Fast, accurate writing skills under tight deadlines
• Strong news judgment and storytelling ability
• Understanding of SEO and audience engagement strategies
• Effective communicator and team player
• Experience with CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress) and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as per sports schedules

About News UK: One of the UK and Ireland’s leading media companies, with brands including The Times, The Sun, talkSPORT, and Virgin Radio UK. Our mission is to provide diverse, accurate, and engaging content to nearly 40 million people monthly, promoting a fair society, freedom of speech, and responsible storytelling.

Our Values and Culture: Driven by passion, principles, and purpose. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, striving to reflect the communities we serve through our workforce and content. We support our employees with various networks and development programs.

Benefits: Our benefits include maternity/paternity leave, training opportunities, private medical insurance, gym discounts, electric car schemes, book discounts, exclusive events, wellbeing support, pension contributions, and generous holiday allowances. For support during the application process, contact us at [email protected].