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The Octavian Group

Bingham

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GBP 21,000 - GBP 26,000

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Job summary

A growing media company in Bingham is seeking a passionate Junior Journalist with a focus on sports. The role involves researching and writing articles, engaging with the community, and attending sports events. This full-time position provides the opportunity to gain industry experience and improve your journalism skills. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication abilities, a strong interest in sports, and a willingness to learn. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan
Discounts with various retailers and gyms
Ongoing training and support

Qualifications

  • Passion for sports and storytelling.
  • Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Ability to research and present information clearly.

Responsibilities

  • Research and write high-quality sports articles.
  • Support content creation for web and social media.
  • Attend sports events and local activities.

Skills

Interest in sports and sports storytelling
Excellent written communication skills
Excellent verbal communication skills
Research ability
Interviewing skills
Curiosity
Positive attitude

Education

Previous writing experience (university projects, blogs, freelance work)
Job description
Overview

Home Jobs Junior Journalist – Sports Focus

We are looking for a passionate and driven Junior Journalist with a strong interest in sports to join our growing team in Bingham. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their journalism career who wants to develop their skills, gain real industry experience, and contribute to exciting sports-related content and outreach projects.

This is a dual-role position split between:

  • 50% Journalism: Researching, interviewing, writing, and producing sports-focused articles and digital content
  • 50% Outreach: engaging with communities, clubs, organisations, and partners to support awareness, reach, and content opportunities
Responsibilities
  • Research and write high-quality sports articles, features, and interviews
  • Support content creation for web, social media and publications
  • Attend sport events, matches, or local activities when required
  • Build relationships with athletes, clubs, coaches, and community groups
  • Assist with outreach campaigns, including contacting organisations and coordinating interviews
  • Contribute ideas to editorial planning and content strategy
  • Ensure accuracy, clarity, and brand alignment in all published content
What we are looking for
  • Strong interest in sports and sports storytelling
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to research and present information clearly
  • Confident speaking to new people and conducting interviews
  • Positive attitude, curiosity, and willingness to learn
  • Ability to work from the office full time (Bingham)
  • Previous writing experience (university projects, blogs, freelance work) is desirable
What we offer
  • Full-time office based role with ongoing training and support
  • Opportunity to build your portfolio and gain hands-on editorial experience
  • A collaborative, creative working environment
  • Room to grow and progress within the team
  • Salary of £25,500
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Discounts with various retailers and gyms
How to apply

If you are enthusiastic about sports, eager to write compelling stories, and excited by the prospect of engaging with the community, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and your portfolio to hr-uk@octaviangr.com

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