VERSUS is the platform championing the future of football and its rising influence on culture and society.
As one of our Senior Writers, you’ll take a leading role in producing agenda-setting news stories, features and original content that will engage our loyal and growing community on site and social platforms.
You’ll take pride in producing excellent written copy and be motivated to tell best-in-class stories about the future of football culture, documenting the beautiful game’s impact on fields like music, style, sustainability, identity, activism, and more.
You’ll be joining one of the most innovative teams in football media and helping us tell stories that push football culture forward every single day.
Responsibilities
• Producing our very best agenda-setting written content for VERSUS site and social
• Generating ideas for editorial content on a daily basis
• Creating written stories across a range of formats (news, essays, interviews, etc)
• Assisting the editorial and commercial team with major brand projects
• Building relationships with stakeholders in the football/culture space
• Representing the VERSUS brand at press and/or industry events
Requirements
• Minimum 2 years of experience working within journalism/digital media
• Outstanding command of written copy and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to tight deadlines
• Self-starter attitude with drive to create great work
• A deep-rooted love of football and the game’s impact on wider culture
• The ability and desire to work hybrid, including within our London office