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Social Media Journalist United Kingdom

Sky

Full Time United Kingdom 10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today

Job description

This role is an exciting opportunity for a Social Media Journalist to join the Sky Sports Social team. You will work as part of a wider team creating & publishing world-class content to the Sky Sports network of YouTube & social media channels.

What you’ll do:

Source the best Sky Sports content and publish across social media channels, understanding the unique features of each platform and tailoring content accordingly.
Use your knowledge of a wide range of sports to write creative social copy that engages online fans.
Work across Sky Sports’ catalogue of live rights, to inform and entertain audiences across social media, in a fast-paced environment.
Take responsibility and maintain the highest standards of accuracy while delivering sports news social video in a timely and accurate manner, demonstrating excellent news judgement.
Collaborate with multiple areas of Sky Sports, including video production and digital editorial teams to make sure our social output is fully aligned with all output streams.
Plan the delivery of social media content for tentpole events across the sporting calendar, with a focus in driving specific business objectives.
Help publish important branded content campaigns liaising with social platforms where necessary.
Maintain an excellent knowledge of current sporting issues, stories, and rival publishers.
Support the Senior Producer Social Media in relationship management of key internal and external stakeholders.
Support Sky and Sky Sports in the promotion of “Force for Good” initiatives.

What you’ll bring

Professional sports social media or sports journalism experience in the digital space.
High levels of motivation and creativity with a passion and extensive knowledge of sports.
A team player mentality, believing in collaboration, adaptability, initiative, and desire to go above and beyond for your peers.
In-depth knowledge of YouTube & all major social platforms.
Experience using Premiere Pro & Adobe suite.
Demonstratable experience of working in a fast-paced sport publishing environment with tight deadlines.
A calm, organised and methodical approach to work, including the ability to prioritise.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with the ability to provide quick resolution to problems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
A strong work ethic and a willingness to get involved in all aspects of the business when necessary.