Web Writer

As a member of the Chelsea team you will become part of a long and proud history in the heart of iconic west London, which dates back to the club’s founding in 1905. Since that time the club has won every major domestic and international trophy, being crowned English, European and world champions in the process.

Chelsea are a club which proudly strives to be the best in everything we do, on and off the pitch, as shown by the further success of our Women’s and Academy sides, as well as the excellent work in the community undertaken by the Chelsea Foundation, while engaging with our many supporters from a wide range of backgrounds at home in the UK and around the world.

If you’re motivated and want to help us win more trophies, you’ve got a place here at Chelsea!

What We’re Looking For:

Chelsea FC are looking for a Web Writer to help with producing and delivering editorial content for Chelsea FC’s official website and app for our global audience.

Brief description and duties:

Produce engaging editorial content for our owned channels – specifically the official website but also the official app – to help shape the story around Chelsea, including our Men’s, Women’s and Academy teams.
Contribute to the day-to-day editorial output on the club’s official website and app that is suited for our global audience.
Work with the editorial team to provide best-in-class written content, including collaboration with other content teams and departments within the business.
Interview Men’s, Women’s and Academy players for wide-ranging content pieces to be published on official Chelsea channels.
Report on pre- and post-match manager press conferences, with the focus on reporting the Chelsea news first and accurately.
Provide leading coverage of home and away fixtures for the Men’s and Women’s teams, with a club-focused approach to reporting.
Produce data-focused written content pieces before and after Men’s and Women’s matches.
Create in-depth feature pieces that tell important stories around Chelsea and our respective teams.
Identify news stories that could be used as content on Chelsea channels.
Proactively seek new opportunities for content across the club’s media output.
Deliver on Partner and Commercial campaigns as required.
Work Men’s and some Women’s games, both home and away on a rota basis, including some European and global travel where required.

Must Haves/qualified by demonstrable experience to the level required:

Degree in a relevant field or NCTJ qualification.
Previous experience in professional football media would be preferred.
Excellent writing skills.
Experience of working effectively within strict deadlines and in a fast-paced media environment, demonstrating strong proof reading and researching skills.
Highly-capable writer for a variety of purposes and audiences.
Experience in dealing with high-profile personalities.
Comprehensive understanding of digital media and a strong knowledge of professional football.
Able to deal with sensitive situations tactfully and maintain confidentially at all times.
Experience working on cultural and brand campaigns.
Ability to work using own initiative and as part of a team.
Confident communicator.

Nice to Haves:

Previous experience in professional football media would be preferred.