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Digital Sports Journalist - Sky Sport

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Sky

Sep 22

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Creative Arts & Fashion
    Media & Journalism
  • London

Requirements

  • Professional sports journalism experience in the digital sphere.
  • Experience of working in a quick-paced work environment with tight deadlines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a flair for producing different types of copy.
  • Demonstrable passion for and knowledge of sport.
  • A strong work ethic and proactive attitude, with the ability to work in a team and support all aspects of the business when necessary.
  • NCTJ qualified or equivalent, with a working knowledge of media law.

Responsibilities

  • You will write articles for the Sky Sports website and app with a remit to cover a broad range of sports.
  • You will write vibrant digital sports content of the highest standard, focusing on all of Sky’s core sports excluding football. This includes golf, cricket, NFL, boxing, rugby league, rugby union, darts, tennis, Formula 1, NBA and netball.
  • Your content must be delivered to deadline and includes live-blogging, reporting, feature-writing and breaking news coverage.
  • You will ghost-write for Sky Sports talent and maximise Sky Sports’ linear output online.
  • You will collaborate with multiple areas of Sky Sports (e.g. Sky Sports News, Sports Content teams) to ensure we are producing aligned and consistent content – including video and audio.
  • You will conform to the highest standard of digital writing by ensuring that relevant guidelines (including brand guidelines), processes and policies for digital content are fully adhered to.
  • You will ensure Sky Sports remains the destination of choice for sports fans, creates revenue opportunities and continues to add value to the Sky Sports subscription. You will have experience writing at a national or international level, ideally for a digital publisher.

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Digital Sports Journalist at Sky Sports?

The primary role of a Digital Sports Journalist at Sky Sports is to write and coordinate digital editorial content across the Sky Sports website and app, covering a broad range of sports.

Which sports will the Digital Sports Journalist be expected to cover?

The Digital Sports Journalist will cover a variety of sports including golf, cricket, NFL, boxing, rugby league, rugby union, darts, tennis, Formula 1, NBA, and netball, focusing on all of Sky’s core sports except for football.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should ideally be NCTJ qualified or have an equivalent qualification, along with a working knowledge of media law.

Is experience in digital sports journalism necessary for this role?

Yes, professional sports journalism experience in the digital sphere is required for this role.

What type of work environment can one expect in this position?

The role involves working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, requiring efficient time management and the ability to work under pressure.

Will the Digital Sports Journalist need to collaborate with other teams?

Yes, collaboration with multiple areas of Sky Sports, such as Sky Sports News and Sports Content teams, is essential to ensure aligned and consistent content production.

Are there any specific knowledge areas that are particularly desirable for applicants?

A strong knowledge and passion for golf, cricket, rugby league, NFL, and women's sport would be particularly desirable for applicants.

What benefits does Sky Sports offer its employees?

Sky Sports offers a range of benefits including Sky Q, a generous pension package, private healthcare, discounted mobile and broadband, and access to Sky VIP rewards and experiences.

Where is the office base for this position?

The office base for this position is located at the Osterley campus.

Is there support for employees who require adjustments due to disabilities?

Yes, Sky is a Disability Confident Accredited Employer and welcomes applications from all candidates, making reasonable adjustments to support employees where appropriate.

What steps are taken during the recruitment process?

If your application is successful, you will be asked to complete a criminal record check, and depending on the role and any convictions, the offer might be withdrawn.

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Entertainment & Media
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10,001+
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1989
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Mission & Purpose

With 24 million customers across six countries, Sky is Europe’s leading media and entertainment company and is proud to be part of the Comcast group. Our 32,000 employees help connect our customers to the very best entertainment, sports, news, arts and to our own local, original content. Following the success of Sky originals like Chernobyl, we plan to double our investment in original content by 2024. We’re also developing a new TV and movie studio, Sky Studios Elstree, which is expected to lead to the creation of over 2,000 new jobs and generate an additional £3 billion of production investment in UK creative sector in the first five years alone. Our technology allows Sky customers to watch what they want, when they want, how they want and connects millions of people to content they love. And our online streaming service, NOW, brings viewers all the enjoyment of Sky with the flexibility of a contract-free service. We also believe that a company of our scale has a responsibility that goes beyond our business, and into the community. We recently announced a series of commitments to help tackle racial injustice and improve diversity and inclusion. To ensure the commitments are delivered, Sky will invest £10million per year across its markets for each of the next three years. We’re committed to being Europe’s first net zero carbon entertainment company by 2030 – two decades before we have to – and we’re an inclusive employer recognised by The Times and Stonewall for our commitment to diversity.

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