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Digital Sport Journalists

Job LocationGlasgow
EducationNot Mentioned
SalarySalary not specified
IndustryNot Mentioned
Functional AreaNot Mentioned
Job TypePermanent, full-time

Job Description

Digital Sport JournalistsSalary: £20k-£25k DOE + bonusReporting into Sports Editor/EditorNewsquest, the UK’s leading local media group, has announced a major new £1.5m per annum investment in local journalism with the recruitment of 50 new digital journalist roles across the UK.As part of this investment, we are looking formoretop-class digital-only sport reportersto help lead itsunrivalledlocal onlinecoveragein Glasgow, Bolton and Southampton.Every day our online newsbrands reach millions of people right across thecountry – almost 80% of the local population - and you’ll be joining a team of driven, innovativedigital specialiststaking our content to the next level.This rolepresents an exciting opportunityfor a digitally-savvysportsjournalisttocover every inch of the major clubs in our communities,unearthingthe best breaking news,exclusivefeatures, reaction and fan-centredstories from acrossthepatch.You’ll be delivering the sort of fast, agile and dynamic coverageof sportthat our readers expect and deserve in 2021.As well as being at the heart of live coverage, youwill be passionate about digital storytelling, with a desire to come up with new and innovative ways ofkeeping fans and neutrals alike up to date and entertainedstories using a vast array of different skills, tools and platforms.A big part of the job will also be immersing yourself in social media to help you tell your stories, develop relationships in your area and discover what it is that getsthecommunityaround your club talking.Audience analyticswill be a big part of the role, and you’ll be comfortable with using data to spot whatto write nextand how to maximise the potential audience for your stories, as well asidentifying trends and national talking points that would resonateon a local level.You won’t be stuck athome, butworking amid the buzz of our local newsrooms andencouraged toget out into yourpatchand tell the storiesthat fans want– be that reaction, transfer gossip,stats-basedfeatures,happenings around the club orinterviews with players and staff.This isyourchance to create a newcontent approach for sports coverage – fast-paced, entertainingstoriesusing video, audio, charts and graphics as well as goodold fashionedreporting.There is also a massive opportunity to find news audiences through Google and search.We want to tell the stories ourreaderscare about – everything from what’s happeningin our clubs,what might happen, putting stats and data into contextanddeliveringthe inside story ofthe peopleand places thatmake yourclubs tick.Ideally, you will have:

  • An NCTJ qualification (including 100wpm shorthand)
  • Aversatile,fresh,and energeticwriting style with exceptional attention to detail
  • The ability to write – and think – quickly underpressure
  • An adaptable style to produce everything from live blogs and listicles to long-reads andfeatures
  • Skills with shooting and editing video as well as online tools and apps for producing images andaudio
  • Bags of ideas for how stories can be presented in the best possible way for ouraudiences
  • An understanding of what audiences want, andwhen, along with a good sense of humour
  • Knowledge of SEO and its importance to digital journalism
  • Excellent knowledge of relevant media lawas it affects sportsnews
  • Firm grasp of local and national sports media content and coverage, and what digital sports news looks like in2021
  • Excellent social media skills and the ability to spot stories and trendingtopics
  • Greatpeopleskills and the ability to get on with a wide range of people in thecommunity
  • A high level of organisationand the ability tomanageyour own diary out onpatch
  • Collaborative skills to pool ideas with the wider digital reporting team and take on boardsuggestions
  • This role can be a mix of home working and being in a newsroom. If this sounds like a role for you then please send your CV and a brief email stating if you are interested in working in Glasgow, Bolton or Southampton to by May 31 st 2021.

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