Overview
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A rare and exciting opportunity to join Sky Sports as Women’s Football Reporter. In the role, you will be working on live WSL games and on stories around the women’s game across Sky’s social and digital platforms — interviewing players and managers, breaking stories, building relationships and conducting editorial interviews in the build-up to matches.
What You’ll Do
* Conduct live pre and post-match player and manager interviews at WSL games
* Identify key matchday stories and react to breaking news during games
* Build good working relationships with WSL players, managers, club executives, communications officials and governing bodies
* Work with Senior Producer and Producer to conduct and produce high-profile editorial interviews in the build-up to live matches
* Flexibility to report on all Sky Sports live football coverage
* Regularly communicate with the DoF and Exec/Senior Producers to ensure production and strategic alignment
* Be an ambassador and role model for Sky Sports with a focus on promoting Diversity and Inclusion
What You'll Bring
* Proven experience of Matchday Live Football tunnel reporting
* Content ideas to maximise the use of access across Sky platforms
* Proven experience of working within football, specifically in the women’s game
* Strong journalistic and editorial skills
* Ability to build effective and positive relationships and collaborate with a range of individuals at various levels
* Strong communication (and listening) skills at all levels
About Sky Sports
Sky Sports delivers the most innovative and best sports content experience to customers across all platforms. We promote continuous innovation, driving value and high-quality output. Everyone is passionate about sport and proud of the work we undertake both on screen and behind the scenes.
The Rewards
There are many benefits and rewards. Examples include:
* Sky Q for the TV you love all in one place
* A generous pension package
* Private healthcare
* Discounted mobile and broadband
* Access a wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences
Where You’ll Work
Remote.
Inclusion
Recognised as an ‘Inclusive Top 50 Employer’ and a ‘Times Top 50 Employer for Women’, we’re committed to an inclusive workplace. We focus on who you are and the potential you’ll bring to Sky and support flexible working. If you need adjustments in the recruitment process, contact our recruitment team for support.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We provide reasonable accommodation upon request.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries: Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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