Online Journalist

Are you passionate about sport in Northern Ireland? Want to help shape an improved digital service from BBC Sport? We are looking for an experienced sports journalist who can play a key role in producing high quality journalism and coverage to provide a richer experience on our website and BBC Sport app for sports fans in Northern Ireland

This is a chance to join a forward-thinking team with the opportunity to be part of something exciting and impactful. You will need to be interested in all sports in Northern Ireland – Irish League football, rugby union, gaelic games, motorsport and everything in-between, have experience in a sport journalism role, be able to collaborate effectively, and have the creativity and drive to make this improved service a relevant offer for our audiences.

Main Responsibilities

Being part of a small team of online journalists based in Northern Ireland who deliver original journalism and cover live sporting events
Producing quick, accurate, and engaging digital content to a high standard
Suggesting creative content ideas to the team’s senior group that will inform and entertain our audience
Attend live sporting events across the island of Ireland and abroad where appropriate
Collaborate with the wider BBC Sport Northern Ireland department on multi-platform stories
Engage with and work alongside the wider BBC Sport family across the UK in Salford, Cardiff and Glasgow
Variable shift patterns and weekend work are also features of this role

Are you the right candidate?

We need an experienced journalist with a passion for sport in Northern Ireland who has operated previously in a similar role within a digital/publishing team.
A good knowledge of content management systems is essential, as is the ability to work with multiple teams and collaborate effectively. You should be able to write quickly, accurately and succinctly as well as have experience of generating content for a digital audience.
You will need to show evidence of excellent editorial judgement, have an understanding of digital/mobile-first journalism, and be able to demonstrate creative flair for producing engaging digital content.
The ideal candidates will also be able to display a commitment to improving diversity in the BBC and understand how individual differences can benefit the workplace and output.