Senior Digital Journalist
London
As a Senior Digital Journalist, source, edit and produce vibrant and relevant content of the highest standard; building the narrative, signposting and supporting live coverage, the talking points and boxing news agenda.
- Source, edit and produce vibrant and relevant content of the highest standard; building the narrative, signposting and supporting live coverage, the talking points and the Sky Sports Boxing news agenda.
- Conform to the highest standard of writing by ensuring that relevant guidelines (including brand guidelines) processes and policies for digital content are adhered to.
- Deliver live blogs for Sky Sport Boxing shows and significant fights; and co-ordinate the publication and promotion of reports.
- Establish a strong relationship and work closely with Matchroom Boxing to ensure we maintain a mutually beneficial relationship that supports key objectives for Sky Sports Boxing.
- Work with our social media team, utilising Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat to drive traffic to our platforms and build engaged digital communities.
- Work closely with the Sky Sports Boxing Content Team to utilise a range of video content across all our digital media platforms.
- Ensure optimum SEO techniques are applied to all content. Engage in continuous process of measurement and review to ensure the most efficient use of resources and delivery against set KPIs.
You'll have:
- Demonstrable passion and knowledge of boxing.
- Sports journalism experience.
- Applicable knowledge of media law (NCTJ or equivalent)
- Degree or equivalent qualification
- Previous experience of online writing and editing within sports.
- Working knowledge of web content management systems.
- Adept at using social media platforms.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail.