Sky

Junior Social Media Journalist – Football (9 Months Fixed Term Contract)

Job ID: R0054493
Location
London, Middlesex
Hours/week
40 hrs/week
Payrate range
Unknown

Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe’s leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a Junior Social Media Journalist to join the Sky Sports Social Media team, with a primary focus on football. The role will involve commissioning, curating and publishing compelling, social-first content across Sky Sports’ football channels and wider Sky Sports brand accounts.


Working closely with the wider social team, editorial and video teams within Sky
Sports Digital, as well as Sky Sports News and Content teams, you will play a key role in ensuring Sky Sports remains the sports media brand of choice for under-35 and diverse audiences. The role also contributes to driving audience growth, engagement and revenue opportunities, while adding ongoing value to the Sky Sports subscription.

What you'll do: ​

  • Create and publish social-first football content across all Sky Sports football platforms, including graphics, video edits and thumbnails.

  • Commission, curate and publish content in a timely, accurate and consistent manner, working closely with production and digital teams.

  • Tailor content and tone for each social platform while maintaining Sky Sports Social’s brand voice.

  • Cut and publish live football coverage across multiple social platforms, supporting monetisation opportunities including live streams.

  • Work closely with editorial and video teams to ensure social output is fully aligned with wider Sky Sports content strategies.

  • Liaise with the Community Management team to engage audiences, respond to trends and maximise reach and interaction.

  • Demonstrate a growing understanding of editorial processes and develop strong news judgement.

  • Contribute creative ideas and new propositions to help evolve Sky Sports’ football presence across social platforms.

  • Maintain strong awareness of current football stories, wider sporting issues and competitor activity. ​

What you'll bring:

  • Highly motivated, creative and enthusiastic about football and social media.

  • A strong team player who values collaboration, adaptability and initiative.

  • Calm, organised and methodical, with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Willingness to embrace new social platforms, formats and ways of working.

  • A strong work ethic and readiness to support the wider business when required.

Team Overview:

Sky Sports News is a world-class news service with a spirit of innovation and a fresh approach to story-telling across all platforms. 
Our aim is to be the best and most trusted place for Sports News, reflecting the diversity of our audience.


Everyone is passionate about sport and proud of the work that they undertake both on screen and behind the scenes. 

The Rewards: 

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky: the perks. Here’s a taster:  

  •  Access to free NOW, for streaming all your favourite shows   

  •   A generous pension package   

  •   Private healthcare   

  •   Discounts and cashback at over 800 Retailers  

How you'll work: 

At Sky, we want to be a community that thrives by being together. This role is fully office-based, offering you the chance to be part of a dynamic environment where face-to-face interaction and teamwork drive innovation and success.

Your office base: 

Osterley

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There’s also plenty of bike shelters and showers. 

On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.  

Inclusion: 

At Sky we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we’re happy to discuss flexible working.  

We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.  

Why wait?  

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.  

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. A job you love to talk about. 

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.