Sports Editor
As a senior member of The Impartial Reporter team, the sports editor edits, writes and commissions match reports, features, live output, news and opinion for both print and online.
Key responsibilities:
Writing and editing sports stories and attending matches for print and online
Planning, commissioning and editing sports stories
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
Liaising with freelance reporters and photographers on content, helping to shape the agenda in print and online
Helping to drive subscriptions and engagement via The Impartial Reporter website and social media channels
Keeping the sports section on The Impartial Reporter website up-to-date and using our social media channels to promote our content
Key skills:
Proven experience in writing and editing sports stories
Experience in page production is essential
Strong planning skills - experience in planning sports coverage across multiple platforms
Capability to work well under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines
Broad knowledge of all Fermanagh and South Tyrone sports, including GAA, soccer, and rugby.
Understanding of social media
Strong news sense and a broad contacts book are desirable.
Experience in generating exclusive, original content
Working on your own initiative and as part of a team.
Newsquest Media Group is one of the UK's largest newspaper and website publishers. As well as a competitive salary, we also offer generous benefits including:
Contributory pension
Perks and discounts at various retail outlets
Opportunities for team building and training days
25 days of paid holiday + statutory bank holidays + your birthday day off
Structured career progression, ongoing training, and personal performance reviews
Discount vouchers
Discounted gym membership
Cycle to work scheme
Mental health support via Lifeworks
Eye test vouchers plus £50 towards new glasses
Annual Volunteer Charity Day
Newsquest Media Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all community sections regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Our recruitment process will consist of various stages and activities, as part of our commitment to fairness to all applicants, we will consider any adjustments that could help you.
Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining why you’re the best person for the job. Applications will be reviewed as they are received so submit your details as soon as possible.