SUMMARY:
Exciting opportunity for qualified journalist passionate about Rugby.
POSITION INFO:
Our client in the media industry is seeking to employ a Senior Ruby Reporter, within the editorial department, reporting to the Head of Sport.
The position will require the candidate to work for print and digital platforms and will involve sub-editing and content-loading administrative tasks.
Purpose of the job:
To cover sports events assigned by the Sports Editor and Head of Sport and to write accurate and well-written sports stories for daily publication in the sports pages and up-to-the minute content across all digital platforms.
Main Responsibilities:
- Production of accurate and well-written sports (rugby) copy for both the daily newspaper and the website.
- Establishing and maintaining a following on Twitter.
- Gathering of news from a variety of reliable sources.
- Generation of ideas and proposals for new stories.
- Covering important events/issues timeously.
- Establishing a network of contacts.
- Liaising with photographers about specific events.
- Contribute on the production side of both print and digital.
- Maintaining of good relationship with colleagues.
Knowledge/Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Journalism.
- Wide knowledge and passion for sport, in particular sound knowledge of rugby.
- 3 years’ relevant experience in a similar position.
If you are bright and competitive, willing to work odd hours at times, have insatiable curiosity and a passion for rugby, then email your CV in asap along with a recent head and shoulder pic and motivational email.
Kindly note only short listed candidates will be contacted.
NB! This job is now closed. You can apply for other jobs by uploading your CV.
