Sport Reporter (Freelance)
Posted 1 week ago by Metro.co.uk
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Metro Sports Reporter role is a freelance position based in London, focusing on digital sports journalism. Candidates should have a strong background in online reporting, capable of producing engaging content across various sports, including football, boxing, and more. The role requires the ability to work independently, meet tight deadlines, and utilize social media effectively to enhance story visibility. Video skills are a plus, and flexibility in working hours is essential due to the nature of the job.
Key Responsibilities:
- Write and build news stories, features, interviews, and live blogs for Metro.
- Deliver vibrant, clean copy to tight deadlines.
- Generate fresh ideas for web production.
- Select and use compelling images and videos to enhance stories.
- Utilize social media for story ideas and traffic generation.
- Manage content using content management systems and image libraries.
- Maintain awareness of the Metro writing style.
- Cover various sports, primarily football, but also boxing, F1, UFC, tennis, golf, rugby, and cricket.
- Perform video content as needed, with training provided.
Key Skills:
- NCTJ qualification, Bachelor degree or higher qualification.
- Flexibility regarding shift patterns, including weekends and evenings.
- Experience in newspaper, magazine, or news website environments.
- Ability to gather information and create compelling digital content.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Understanding of legal covenants and copyright.
- Background in video content is beneficial but not essential.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Metro Sports Reporter, freelance
Location: Metro Headquarters – London
Position: Freelance
Metro is looking for a talented freelance journalist to join its digital Sports team. Suitable candidates will be experienced online reporters with an impressive track record of finding and breaking stories of national and global interest. The role involves writing and building news stories, features, interviews and minute-by-minute live blogs for Metro. Video skills are also desirable.
Requirements include:
- Ability to deliver vibrant, clean copy to very tight deadlines
- Ability to work self-sufficiently and generate fresh ideas for this office-based web production role
- Ability to have keen eye for photographs and use the best images and videos to help a story drive traffic
- Ability to use social media for both story ideas and as a way of generating traffic
- Ability to use content management systems and image libraries
- Ability to retain awareness of the Metro style of writing
- Strong knowledge of football but reporter will also likely cover boxing, F1, UFC, tennis, golf, rugby and cricket
- Willingness and ability to perform video content (training will be provided)
Essential skills:
- Must have NCTJ qualification, Bachelor degree or higher qualification
- Must be flexible regarding shift patterns (many shifts will be at weekends and during evenings)
- Must have solid newspaper, magazine or news website experience
- Must have the ability to gather information and create compelling digital content
- Must work productively within a team environment
- Must have an understanding of legal covenants and an understanding of copyright
- Must have strong communication and people skills
- Not essential but background in video content (performing or editing role) would be beneficial
The above list is not exhaustive and constantly evolving, based on the needs of the business. Out of hours availability and a high level of adaptability are essential.
Staff benefits include an in-house gym, night taxi service, cycle-to-work scheme, travel season tickets, discounts at retailers, and company pension scheme, among many others.
Please apply by sending an up-to-date CV, a note about yourself and why you’d be perfect for the role. Any applications received without a CV will not be considered.