Sports Writer – talkSPORT.com

News Corporation; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Sports Writer to join its dynamic digital team. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage a global audience with compelling sports content, from breaking news to in-depth features. The ideal candidate will possess a deep knowledge of sports, particularly football, and demonstrate excellent writing skills under tight deadlines. Collaborating with various teams, you'll help optimize content performance and ensure editorial standards are met. If you're ready to make your mark in the world of sports journalism, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of sports, especially football, and ability to write under tight deadlines.
• Experience with CMS and analytics tools to enhance content performance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Sports Knowledge

Writing Skills

SEO Understanding

News Judgment

Collaboration

Tools

WordPress

Google Analytics

Parse.ly

Job description

Sports Writer – talkSPORT.com - News Corp

**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 looking for a talented and passionate Sports Writer to join our growing digital team. This is a brilliant opportunity for an ambitious journalist with a strong news sense, a flair for engaging storytelling, and in-depth knowledge of multiple sports to help shape content that keeps our audience engaged.

You’ll be expected to break stories, create compelling headlines, spot trending topics early, and write sharp, entertaining, and accurate copy 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:**

1. Write and publish high-quality, engaging, and accurate news, features, and analysis across various sports.
2. Identify trending stories early and react quickly to breaking news with confidence and clarity.
3. Generate original ideas and contribute to daily editorial planning meetings.
4. Collaborate with SEO and audience teams to optimize content performance.
5. Coordinate with social media, video, and broadcast teams to maximize story reach and impact.
6. Conduct interviews and source unique quotes and insights to enhance stories.
7. Ensure all content meets editorial standards for quality, style, tone, and accuracy.

**Candidate Requirements:**

• Deep knowledge and passion for sports, particularly football.
• Fast, accurate writer capable of producing compelling copy under tight deadlines.
• Excellent news judgment and a keen eye for stories.
• Understanding of SEO and audience engagement strategies.
• Confident communicator and collaborative team player.
• Experience with CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress) and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Parse.ly).
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as per sports calendar demands.

**About News UK:**

News UK is a leading media business in the UK and Ireland, with brands including The Times, The Sunday Times, The Sun, and others. We provide news, analysis, opinion, and entertainment to nearly 40 million people monthly across various formats. Our mission is to promote a fair society, freedom of speech, and engaging storytelling that reflects diverse communities.