Are you an experienced Copy Editor ready to take the next step in your career? A prominent Cambridge based media organisation is looking for a switched-on Senior Copy Editor to join their close-knit team. This hybrid role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute across a variety of digital and printed media formats, working closely with their major UK and US clients. This role offers hybrid working, with three days a week in the Cambridge office and two days working from home. Key responsibilities of the Senior Copy Editor role will include: Performing high-quality editing of all commercial written content daily, demonstrating impeccable attention to detail, while adhering to various style sheets. Overseeing and refining commercial written content, ensuring clarity and consistency without changing the overall meaning. Working with editors, designers, account managers and developers to meet client specifications and deliver outstanding results. Being the point of contact for junior members of the team, providing support and final checks where required. To be successful in this role, you will have proven experience in a similar role, ideally from a commercial publishing background, with a strong understanding of all aspects of copy editing, with exceptional high attention to detail. You should be proficient in InDesign and Microsoft Office Suite. Familiarity with online writing and editing for websites is essential. You should have the ability to edit content according to both UK and US English style guides. Experience in mentoring junior staff and stepping into cover management when required is also required. This role offers the opportunity to advance your professional growth and work in a supportive and collaborative team and if you're passionate about publishing and ready for your next challenge we want to hear from you. For further information, please send your CV and a short cover note to:
Mar 10, 2026
Full time
Are you an experienced Copy Editor ready to take the next step in your career? A prominent Cambridge based media organisation is looking for a switched-on Senior Copy Editor to join their close-knit team. This hybrid role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute across a variety of digital and printed media formats, working closely with their major UK and US clients. This role offers hybrid working, with three days a week in the Cambridge office and two days working from home. Key responsibilities of the Senior Copy Editor role will include: Performing high-quality editing of all commercial written content daily, demonstrating impeccable attention to detail, while adhering to various style sheets. Overseeing and refining commercial written content, ensuring clarity and consistency without changing the overall meaning. Working with editors, designers, account managers and developers to meet client specifications and deliver outstanding results. Being the point of contact for junior members of the team, providing support and final checks where required. To be successful in this role, you will have proven experience in a similar role, ideally from a commercial publishing background, with a strong understanding of all aspects of copy editing, with exceptional high attention to detail. You should be proficient in InDesign and Microsoft Office Suite. Familiarity with online writing and editing for websites is essential. You should have the ability to edit content according to both UK and US English style guides. Experience in mentoring junior staff and stepping into cover management when required is also required. This role offers the opportunity to advance your professional growth and work in a supportive and collaborative team and if you're passionate about publishing and ready for your next challenge we want to hear from you. For further information, please send your CV and a short cover note to:
Job Description The Sun is the biggest news brand in the UK, publishing hundreds of stories a day and reaching over 170m unique users digitally every month. Its exclusives set the news agenda and its campaigns have changed the lives of many. Delivering news, entertainment, and sports coverage to millions of readers every day. With a rich history spanning decades, we are dedicated to providing accurate, insightful, and engaging content across print and digital platforms. The Sun has a mass market audience and aims to appeal to a diverse audience in the UK and beyond. Your Role Senior Assistant Editor, Features (Sunday) will be a key player in shaping the voice and content of our flagship platforms: The Sun on Sunday, co.uk and print features, Sun Club membership scheme, Fabulous Daily, the glossy Fabulous Magazine, and our Fabulous Digital offering. Your primary responsibility will be to supply The Sun on Sunday with excellent features which crucially work cross platform, driving subscriptions to Sun Club as well as engaged pvs. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly experienced senior manager bursting with ideas and energy to make their mark on a brand that reaches millions every day. Based in our fast paced London Bridge newsroom, you will be responsible for co ordinating a schedule of content for different platforms; for managing editors, freelancers and writers and for representing the department in conference where required. You will be responsible for generating and commissioning a constant stream of compelling, on brand, and agenda setting content for the website, paper and online. Your normal core working hours will be 40 hours per week within the operating hours/days as advised by your line manager. As per the News UK flexible working policy, this role is required to work from our London Bridge office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Any part time working requests will be considered on an individual basis. Key Responsibilities Originate and commission unmissable features, interviews, and real life stories across The Sun on Sunday, The Sun & Fabulous's print and digital platforms, ensuring a consistent and engaging tone of voice. Stepping up to lead a 360 hub when required. Supervising edits of more junior team members and being a confident decision maker. Confident in overseeing multiple projects and platform needs simultaneously. Delivering stories across all platforms, particularly delivering for our video first strategy for our 24/7 newsroom. Manage and mentor a team of in house reporters, nurturing their talent, guiding their ideas, and ensuring they deliver first class copy to tight deadlines. Work seamlessly with senior leaders in the business. Respond quickly to data and come up with strong ideas which will work for Sun Club. Cultivate and manage a brilliant network of freelance writers, experts, and contributors to ensure our content is always fresh, authoritative, and ahead of the curve. Be confident presenting the stories of the day for The Sun on Sunday, Features Fabulous/Club when needed. Work closely with the Features Editors and other section heads to develop and execute the content strategy for Fabulous & Features, ensuring we are hitting key targets and serving our loyal audience. Seamlessly manage the flow of content from conception to publication across co.uk, the daily paper, weekly magazine, and our 24/7 digital operation, understanding the unique demands of each platform. Act as an ideas engine for the entire Fabulous brand, consistently pitching innovative concepts for series, packages, and major projects. Key Skills and Experience Proven experience as a senior editor on a fast paced national newspaper website or publication. Ability to turn their hand to anything from investigations to celebrity stories. Experience in managing or mentoring junior reporters or writers. Digital Editing experience, including excellent headline writing skills. A fantastic contacts book and a proven track record of securing exclusive content. Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple commissions and deadlines effortlessly. A sharp eye for a story and an intuitive understanding of The Sun, the Fabulous brand and its audience. Life at News Driven by passion, guided by principles and acting with purpose. We represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter. We inform our audiences so that they can make decisions based on trusted information. We represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter most. To ensure these stories resonate with as broad an audience as possible, it is essential that our organisation reflects the diversity of the people we reach. Whether through age, gender, ethnicity, disability, social class or sexuality, we are committed to representing the rich variety of voices that make up our society. And we champion a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and thrive as we continue to innovate and drive long term sustainable growth. This is done through our Diversity Strategy. At News UK, we take pride in our exceptional employee led networks that bring together individuals with shared interests and create a vibrant sense of community. We believe our networks play a vital role in fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture at News UK. Groups that we support include the African & Caribbean Network, Parents and Carers, and LGBTQ+ group News Is Out, and Next Gen. Benefits Some of our benefits include: Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access Private medical insurance including coverage for pre existing conditions Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly virtual yoga classes 'Bikes for Work' and 'Electric Car' scheme Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5% 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to perform to their best when applying for a role. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or for us to do anything differently to support you apply for any of our roles please contact us on .
Mar 07, 2026
Full time
Job Description The Sun is the biggest news brand in the UK, publishing hundreds of stories a day and reaching over 170m unique users digitally every month. Its exclusives set the news agenda and its campaigns have changed the lives of many. Delivering news, entertainment, and sports coverage to millions of readers every day. With a rich history spanning decades, we are dedicated to providing accurate, insightful, and engaging content across print and digital platforms. The Sun has a mass market audience and aims to appeal to a diverse audience in the UK and beyond. Your Role Senior Assistant Editor, Features (Sunday) will be a key player in shaping the voice and content of our flagship platforms: The Sun on Sunday, co.uk and print features, Sun Club membership scheme, Fabulous Daily, the glossy Fabulous Magazine, and our Fabulous Digital offering. Your primary responsibility will be to supply The Sun on Sunday with excellent features which crucially work cross platform, driving subscriptions to Sun Club as well as engaged pvs. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly experienced senior manager bursting with ideas and energy to make their mark on a brand that reaches millions every day. Based in our fast paced London Bridge newsroom, you will be responsible for co ordinating a schedule of content for different platforms; for managing editors, freelancers and writers and for representing the department in conference where required. You will be responsible for generating and commissioning a constant stream of compelling, on brand, and agenda setting content for the website, paper and online. Your normal core working hours will be 40 hours per week within the operating hours/days as advised by your line manager. As per the News UK flexible working policy, this role is required to work from our London Bridge office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Any part time working requests will be considered on an individual basis. Key Responsibilities Originate and commission unmissable features, interviews, and real life stories across The Sun on Sunday, The Sun & Fabulous's print and digital platforms, ensuring a consistent and engaging tone of voice. Stepping up to lead a 360 hub when required. Supervising edits of more junior team members and being a confident decision maker. Confident in overseeing multiple projects and platform needs simultaneously. Delivering stories across all platforms, particularly delivering for our video first strategy for our 24/7 newsroom. Manage and mentor a team of in house reporters, nurturing their talent, guiding their ideas, and ensuring they deliver first class copy to tight deadlines. Work seamlessly with senior leaders in the business. Respond quickly to data and come up with strong ideas which will work for Sun Club. Cultivate and manage a brilliant network of freelance writers, experts, and contributors to ensure our content is always fresh, authoritative, and ahead of the curve. Be confident presenting the stories of the day for The Sun on Sunday, Features Fabulous/Club when needed. Work closely with the Features Editors and other section heads to develop and execute the content strategy for Fabulous & Features, ensuring we are hitting key targets and serving our loyal audience. Seamlessly manage the flow of content from conception to publication across co.uk, the daily paper, weekly magazine, and our 24/7 digital operation, understanding the unique demands of each platform. Act as an ideas engine for the entire Fabulous brand, consistently pitching innovative concepts for series, packages, and major projects. Key Skills and Experience Proven experience as a senior editor on a fast paced national newspaper website or publication. Ability to turn their hand to anything from investigations to celebrity stories. Experience in managing or mentoring junior reporters or writers. Digital Editing experience, including excellent headline writing skills. A fantastic contacts book and a proven track record of securing exclusive content. Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple commissions and deadlines effortlessly. A sharp eye for a story and an intuitive understanding of The Sun, the Fabulous brand and its audience. Life at News Driven by passion, guided by principles and acting with purpose. We represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter. We inform our audiences so that they can make decisions based on trusted information. We represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter most. To ensure these stories resonate with as broad an audience as possible, it is essential that our organisation reflects the diversity of the people we reach. Whether through age, gender, ethnicity, disability, social class or sexuality, we are committed to representing the rich variety of voices that make up our society. And we champion a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and thrive as we continue to innovate and drive long term sustainable growth. This is done through our Diversity Strategy. At News UK, we take pride in our exceptional employee led networks that bring together individuals with shared interests and create a vibrant sense of community. We believe our networks play a vital role in fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture at News UK. Groups that we support include the African & Caribbean Network, Parents and Carers, and LGBTQ+ group News Is Out, and Next Gen. Benefits Some of our benefits include: Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access Private medical insurance including coverage for pre existing conditions Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly virtual yoga classes 'Bikes for Work' and 'Electric Car' scheme Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5% 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to perform to their best when applying for a role. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or for us to do anything differently to support you apply for any of our roles please contact us on .
Job Description The Sun is the biggest news brand in the UK, publishing hundreds of stories a day and reaching over 170m unique users digitally every month. Its exclusives set the news agenda and its campaigns have changed the lives of many. Delivering news, entertainment, and sports coverage to millions of readers every day. With a rich history spanning decades, we are dedicated to providing accurate, insightful, and engaging content across print and digital platforms. The Sun has a mass-market audience and aims to appeal to a diverse audience in the UK and beyond. Your Role Senior Assistant Editor, Features will be a key player in shaping the voice and content of our flagship platforms: The Sun and print features, Sun Club membership scheme, Fabulous Daily, the glossy Fabulous Magazine, and our Fabulous Digital offering. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly experienced senior manager bursting with ideas and energy to make their mark on a brand that reaches millions every day. Based in our fast-paced London Bridge newsroom, you will be responsible for co-ordinating a schedule of content for different platforms; for managing editors, freelancers and writers and for representing the department in conference where required. You will be responsible for generating and commissioning a constant stream of compelling, on-brand, and agenda-setting content for Sub Club, paper and online. Your normal core working hours will be 40 hours per week within the operating hours/days as advised by your line manager. As per the News UK flexible working policy, this role is required to work from our London Bridge office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Any part-time working requests will be considered on an individual basis. Key Responsibilities Originate and commission unmissable features, interviews, and real-life stories across The Sun & Fabulous's print and digital platforms, ensuring a consistent and engaging tone of voice. Stepping up to lead a 360 hub when required. Supervising edits of more junior team members and being a confident decision-maker. Confident in overseeing multiple projects and platform needs simultaneously. Delivering stories across all platforms, particularly delivering for our video-first strategy for our 24/7 newsroom. Manage and mentor a team of in-house reporters, nurturing their talent, guiding their ideas, and ensuring they deliver first-class copy to tight deadlines. Work seamlessly with senior leaders in the business. Respond quickly to data and come up with strong ideas which will work for Sun Club. Cultivate and manage a brilliant network of freelance writers, experts, and contributors to ensure our content is always fresh, authoritative, and ahead of the curve. Be confident presenting the stories of the day for Features Fabulous/Club when needed. Work closely with the Features Editors and other section heads to develop and execute the content strategy for Fabulous & Features, ensuring we are hitting key targets and serving our loyal audience. Seamlessly manage the flow of content from conception to publication across, the daily paper, weekly magazine, and our 24/7 digital operation, understanding the unique demands of each platform. Act as an ideas engine for the entire Fabulous brand, consistently pitching innovative concepts for series, packages, and major projects. The ideal candidate will have Proven experience as a senior editor on a fast-paced national newspaper website or publication. Ability to turn their hand to anything from investigations to celebrity stories. Experience in managing or mentoring junior reporters or writers. Digital Editing experience, including excellent headline writing skills. A fantastic contacts book and a proven track record of securing exclusive content. Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple commissions and deadlines effortlessly. A sharp eye for a story and an intuitive understanding of The Sun, the Fabulous brand and its audience. Life at News Driven by passion, guided by principles and acting with purpose. We represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter. We inform our audiences so that they can make decisions based on trusted information. We represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter most. To ensure these stories resonate with as broad an audience as possible, it is essential that our organisation reflects the diversity of the people we reach. Whether through age, gender, ethnicity, disability, social class or sexuality, we are committed to representing the rich variety of voices that make up our society. And we champion a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and thrive as we continue to innovate and drive long term sustainable growth. This is done through our Diversity Strategy. At News UK, we take pride in our exceptional employee-led networks that bring together individuals with shared interests and create a vibrant sense of community. We believe our networks play a vital role in fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture at News UK. Groups that we support include the African & Caribbean Network, Parents and Carers, and LGBTQ+ group News Is Out, and Next Gen. Benefits Some of our benefits include: Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access Private medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditions Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly virtual yoga classes 'Bikes for Work' and 'Electric Car' scheme Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5% 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to perform to their best when applying for a role. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or for us to do anything differently to support you apply for any of our roles please contact us on .
Mar 07, 2026
Full time
Job Description The Sun is the biggest news brand in the UK, publishing hundreds of stories a day and reaching over 170m unique users digitally every month. Its exclusives set the news agenda and its campaigns have changed the lives of many. Delivering news, entertainment, and sports coverage to millions of readers every day. With a rich history spanning decades, we are dedicated to providing accurate, insightful, and engaging content across print and digital platforms. The Sun has a mass-market audience and aims to appeal to a diverse audience in the UK and beyond. Your Role Senior Assistant Editor, Features will be a key player in shaping the voice and content of our flagship platforms: The Sun and print features, Sun Club membership scheme, Fabulous Daily, the glossy Fabulous Magazine, and our Fabulous Digital offering. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly experienced senior manager bursting with ideas and energy to make their mark on a brand that reaches millions every day. Based in our fast-paced London Bridge newsroom, you will be responsible for co-ordinating a schedule of content for different platforms; for managing editors, freelancers and writers and for representing the department in conference where required. You will be responsible for generating and commissioning a constant stream of compelling, on-brand, and agenda-setting content for Sub Club, paper and online. Your normal core working hours will be 40 hours per week within the operating hours/days as advised by your line manager. As per the News UK flexible working policy, this role is required to work from our London Bridge office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Any part-time working requests will be considered on an individual basis. Key Responsibilities Originate and commission unmissable features, interviews, and real-life stories across The Sun & Fabulous's print and digital platforms, ensuring a consistent and engaging tone of voice. Stepping up to lead a 360 hub when required. Supervising edits of more junior team members and being a confident decision-maker. Confident in overseeing multiple projects and platform needs simultaneously. Delivering stories across all platforms, particularly delivering for our video-first strategy for our 24/7 newsroom. Manage and mentor a team of in-house reporters, nurturing their talent, guiding their ideas, and ensuring they deliver first-class copy to tight deadlines. Work seamlessly with senior leaders in the business. Respond quickly to data and come up with strong ideas which will work for Sun Club. Cultivate and manage a brilliant network of freelance writers, experts, and contributors to ensure our content is always fresh, authoritative, and ahead of the curve. Be confident presenting the stories of the day for Features Fabulous/Club when needed. Work closely with the Features Editors and other section heads to develop and execute the content strategy for Fabulous & Features, ensuring we are hitting key targets and serving our loyal audience. Seamlessly manage the flow of content from conception to publication across, the daily paper, weekly magazine, and our 24/7 digital operation, understanding the unique demands of each platform. Act as an ideas engine for the entire Fabulous brand, consistently pitching innovative concepts for series, packages, and major projects. The ideal candidate will have Proven experience as a senior editor on a fast-paced national newspaper website or publication. Ability to turn their hand to anything from investigations to celebrity stories. Experience in managing or mentoring junior reporters or writers. Digital Editing experience, including excellent headline writing skills. A fantastic contacts book and a proven track record of securing exclusive content. Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple commissions and deadlines effortlessly. A sharp eye for a story and an intuitive understanding of The Sun, the Fabulous brand and its audience. Life at News Driven by passion, guided by principles and acting with purpose. We represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter. We inform our audiences so that they can make decisions based on trusted information. We represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter most. To ensure these stories resonate with as broad an audience as possible, it is essential that our organisation reflects the diversity of the people we reach. Whether through age, gender, ethnicity, disability, social class or sexuality, we are committed to representing the rich variety of voices that make up our society. And we champion a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and thrive as we continue to innovate and drive long term sustainable growth. This is done through our Diversity Strategy. At News UK, we take pride in our exceptional employee-led networks that bring together individuals with shared interests and create a vibrant sense of community. We believe our networks play a vital role in fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture at News UK. Groups that we support include the African & Caribbean Network, Parents and Carers, and LGBTQ+ group News Is Out, and Next Gen. Benefits Some of our benefits include: Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access Private medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditions Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly virtual yoga classes 'Bikes for Work' and 'Electric Car' scheme Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5% 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to perform to their best when applying for a role. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or for us to do anything differently to support you apply for any of our roles please contact us on .
View this career for different education levels: A Sports Reporter in the UK is at the heart of bringing the excitement and drama of sport to the public. This role involves attending sporting events, conducting interviews with athletes, coaches, and other key figures, and then crafting compelling stories for various media platforms. You could be reporting live from a Premier League football match, interviewing a rising star at Wimbledon, or providing in-depth analysis of a Six Nations rugby game. The work isn't just about covering the event itself; it often involves research, fact checking, and understanding the narratives behind the scores. You might work for local newspapers, national broadsheets, specialist sports magazines, radio stations, television channels, or increasingly, for online only publications and digital content providers. Key responsibilities include writing news articles, features, match reports, and opinion pieces; recording audio or video reports; producing content for social media; and often working to tight deadlines. A strong understanding of various sports, excellent writing and communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to build a network of contacts are crucial. The job often requires working irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays, to cover live events. While exhilarating, it demands dedication and a genuine passion for sport and storytelling. For entry level sports reporters in the UK, typical starting salaries can range from 18,000 to 24,000 pounds per year. This can vary significantly based on the employer (local newspaper vs. national broadcaster) and location. Experienced Salary Range With several years of experience, sports reporters can expect to earn between 28,000 and 45,000 pounds. Senior roles, especially at major national broadcasters or publications, can command salaries upwards of 50,000 pounds, potentially reaching 70,000 pounds or more for highly prominent figures. Job Market Overview The sports journalism market in the UK is competitive, with a significant number of aspiring journalists. While precise annual job opening figures are hard to pinpoint, the industry consistently seeks talented individuals across print, online, radio, and television platforms. Online media and digital content creation continue to be growth areas. Careers in this path Specialise in reporting on football, including match analysis, player interviews, transfer news, and league updates for websites, newspapers, or broadcasters. This offers a deep dive into the UK's most popular sport. Focus on the rapidly growing world of competitive video gaming. This involves commentating on live esports events (casting) or reporting on team news, player profiles, and tournament results for online platforms. Great for someone with an interest in gaming. Work directly for a professional sports club (e.g., football, rugby, cricket) managing their media relations. This includes writing press releases, creating website content, managing social media, and coordinating interviews for players and management. Build Your Foundation Academic Qualifications Gain relevant academic qualifications that provide a strong theoretical understanding and practical skills in journalism or a related field. Consider a Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Sports Journalism, Media Studies or English. These courses often cover news reporting, feature writing, broadcast journalism, media law, and ethics. Look for programmes that offer practical experience, such as student newspapers, radio stations, or TV studios. Some universities may also offer postgraduate qualifications like an MA in Sports Journalism, which can be beneficial if you have a non journalism undergraduate degree. Develop Core Skills Cultivate essential skills needed for a career in sports reporting, focusing on communication and research. Excellent writing skills are paramount - learn to write clearly, concisely, and engagingly for different audiences and platforms. Develop strong verbal communication for interviews and presenting. Research skills are crucial for gathering accurate information and uncovering compelling stories. Additionally, hone your critical thinking, interviewing techniques, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. A deep understanding of various sports is also incredibly helpful. Begin creating a body of work to showcase your abilities and passion for sports journalism. Write for your university newspaper, student sports blogs, or local amateur sports clubs. Offer to report on local matches or events. Start your own sports blog or podcast to review games, interview local athletes, or discuss sports news. Any piece of published or produced work, regardless of how small, adds to your portfolio and demonstrates initiative and a practical understanding of the field. Gain Practical Experience Internships and Work Placements Secure internships or work placements with established media organisations to gain real world experience. Look for opportunities with national newspapers, sports magazines, local radio stations, TV broadcasters, or online sports news outlets. These placements are invaluable for understanding the industry, making contacts, and applying your academic knowledge in a professional setting. You'll often be involved in researching stories, assisting reporters, transcribing interviews, and perhaps even getting your first by line or broadcast credit. Network Within the Industry Connect with professionals in sports journalism to learn from their experiences and identify opportunities. Attend industry events, sports media conferences, and even local sports press conferences if possible. Use LinkedIn to connect with sports reporters, editors, and producers. Don't be afraid to reach out respectfully for informational interviews or advice. Networking can open doors to mentorships, job opportunities, and a better understanding of the different career paths within sports journalism. Building a strong professional network is key in this competitive field. Develop skills across various media types beyond traditional print, including digital and broadcast. Modern sports reporting is highly multimedia. Learn how to record and edit audio for podcasts, shoot and edit video for online content, and manage social media channels for reporting and engagement. Familiarise yourself with content management systems (CMS) for websites. Being proficient across different platforms makes you a more versatile and attractive candidate to employers who need staff capable of producing content for a range of outlets. Launch Your Career Apply for Junior Roles Actively seek out entry level positions such as junior reporter, production assistant, or content creator. Many sports reporters start their careers in local media, covering community sports, or in roles that support senior journalists. Look for openings on industry job boards, company websites, and through your network. Tailor your applications carefully, highlighting your portfolio, practical experience, and passion for sports. Be prepared for a competitive application process and to potentially start in a support role to gain further experience. Specialise and Develop Expertise Consider focusing on a particular sport or area to become an expert and carve out a niche. While it's good to be versatile, developing deep knowledge in a specific sport (e.g., football, rugby, F1, esports) or a particular aspect of sports (e.g., analytics, sports business, women's sports) can make you a more valuable asset. This specialisation can lead to opportunities for more in depth reporting, punditry, or exclusive content creation, helping you stand out in a crowded market. Continuous Learning and Adaptability Stay updated with industry trends, technological advancements, and evolving journalistic practices. The media landscape is constantly changing. Keep learning new software, digital tools, and storytelling techniques. Stay informed about changes in media law and ethics. Be adaptable to new platforms and ways of consuming sports content. Regularly seek feedback on your work and be open to constructive criticism. Continuous professional development ensures you remain relevant and competitive throughout your career. Explore relevant apprenticeships that can help you kickstart your career in Sports Reporter. Apprenticeships offer hands on experience and training while earning a wage. This page showcases various career options and the pathways to reach them. Each career listed here sharestransferable skills and knowledge, making it easier for individuals to transition between them. Your current career is highlighted to help you see how it fits into the broader landscape of potential career choices. By clicking on any career, you can learn more about it, including the training and education required to pursue it. Remember, progressing in your career often involves further learning and training. This page provides insights into future career options as well as those that can lead up to your current one. These career progression decisions are informed by comparing the skills and knowledge needed for different occupations, along with data on how people move between them. Explore the possibilities and discover the exciting journey ahead in your career! A Sports Reporter primarily researches, writes, and presents news and articles about sports, which aligns directly with the core duties of a journalist working for a newspaper or magazine, specialising in a particular subject area like sports. How to become a university course a college course working towards this role . click apply for full job details
Mar 06, 2026
Full time
View this career for different education levels: A Sports Reporter in the UK is at the heart of bringing the excitement and drama of sport to the public. This role involves attending sporting events, conducting interviews with athletes, coaches, and other key figures, and then crafting compelling stories for various media platforms. You could be reporting live from a Premier League football match, interviewing a rising star at Wimbledon, or providing in-depth analysis of a Six Nations rugby game. The work isn't just about covering the event itself; it often involves research, fact checking, and understanding the narratives behind the scores. You might work for local newspapers, national broadsheets, specialist sports magazines, radio stations, television channels, or increasingly, for online only publications and digital content providers. Key responsibilities include writing news articles, features, match reports, and opinion pieces; recording audio or video reports; producing content for social media; and often working to tight deadlines. A strong understanding of various sports, excellent writing and communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to build a network of contacts are crucial. The job often requires working irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays, to cover live events. While exhilarating, it demands dedication and a genuine passion for sport and storytelling. For entry level sports reporters in the UK, typical starting salaries can range from 18,000 to 24,000 pounds per year. This can vary significantly based on the employer (local newspaper vs. national broadcaster) and location. Experienced Salary Range With several years of experience, sports reporters can expect to earn between 28,000 and 45,000 pounds. Senior roles, especially at major national broadcasters or publications, can command salaries upwards of 50,000 pounds, potentially reaching 70,000 pounds or more for highly prominent figures. Job Market Overview The sports journalism market in the UK is competitive, with a significant number of aspiring journalists. While precise annual job opening figures are hard to pinpoint, the industry consistently seeks talented individuals across print, online, radio, and television platforms. Online media and digital content creation continue to be growth areas. Careers in this path Specialise in reporting on football, including match analysis, player interviews, transfer news, and league updates for websites, newspapers, or broadcasters. This offers a deep dive into the UK's most popular sport. Focus on the rapidly growing world of competitive video gaming. This involves commentating on live esports events (casting) or reporting on team news, player profiles, and tournament results for online platforms. Great for someone with an interest in gaming. Work directly for a professional sports club (e.g., football, rugby, cricket) managing their media relations. This includes writing press releases, creating website content, managing social media, and coordinating interviews for players and management. Build Your Foundation Academic Qualifications Gain relevant academic qualifications that provide a strong theoretical understanding and practical skills in journalism or a related field. Consider a Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Sports Journalism, Media Studies or English. These courses often cover news reporting, feature writing, broadcast journalism, media law, and ethics. Look for programmes that offer practical experience, such as student newspapers, radio stations, or TV studios. Some universities may also offer postgraduate qualifications like an MA in Sports Journalism, which can be beneficial if you have a non journalism undergraduate degree. Develop Core Skills Cultivate essential skills needed for a career in sports reporting, focusing on communication and research. Excellent writing skills are paramount - learn to write clearly, concisely, and engagingly for different audiences and platforms. Develop strong verbal communication for interviews and presenting. Research skills are crucial for gathering accurate information and uncovering compelling stories. Additionally, hone your critical thinking, interviewing techniques, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. A deep understanding of various sports is also incredibly helpful. Begin creating a body of work to showcase your abilities and passion for sports journalism. Write for your university newspaper, student sports blogs, or local amateur sports clubs. Offer to report on local matches or events. Start your own sports blog or podcast to review games, interview local athletes, or discuss sports news. Any piece of published or produced work, regardless of how small, adds to your portfolio and demonstrates initiative and a practical understanding of the field. Gain Practical Experience Internships and Work Placements Secure internships or work placements with established media organisations to gain real world experience. Look for opportunities with national newspapers, sports magazines, local radio stations, TV broadcasters, or online sports news outlets. These placements are invaluable for understanding the industry, making contacts, and applying your academic knowledge in a professional setting. You'll often be involved in researching stories, assisting reporters, transcribing interviews, and perhaps even getting your first by line or broadcast credit. Network Within the Industry Connect with professionals in sports journalism to learn from their experiences and identify opportunities. Attend industry events, sports media conferences, and even local sports press conferences if possible. Use LinkedIn to connect with sports reporters, editors, and producers. Don't be afraid to reach out respectfully for informational interviews or advice. Networking can open doors to mentorships, job opportunities, and a better understanding of the different career paths within sports journalism. Building a strong professional network is key in this competitive field. Develop skills across various media types beyond traditional print, including digital and broadcast. Modern sports reporting is highly multimedia. Learn how to record and edit audio for podcasts, shoot and edit video for online content, and manage social media channels for reporting and engagement. Familiarise yourself with content management systems (CMS) for websites. Being proficient across different platforms makes you a more versatile and attractive candidate to employers who need staff capable of producing content for a range of outlets. Launch Your Career Apply for Junior Roles Actively seek out entry level positions such as junior reporter, production assistant, or content creator. Many sports reporters start their careers in local media, covering community sports, or in roles that support senior journalists. Look for openings on industry job boards, company websites, and through your network. Tailor your applications carefully, highlighting your portfolio, practical experience, and passion for sports. Be prepared for a competitive application process and to potentially start in a support role to gain further experience. Specialise and Develop Expertise Consider focusing on a particular sport or area to become an expert and carve out a niche. While it's good to be versatile, developing deep knowledge in a specific sport (e.g., football, rugby, F1, esports) or a particular aspect of sports (e.g., analytics, sports business, women's sports) can make you a more valuable asset. This specialisation can lead to opportunities for more in depth reporting, punditry, or exclusive content creation, helping you stand out in a crowded market. Continuous Learning and Adaptability Stay updated with industry trends, technological advancements, and evolving journalistic practices. The media landscape is constantly changing. Keep learning new software, digital tools, and storytelling techniques. Stay informed about changes in media law and ethics. Be adaptable to new platforms and ways of consuming sports content. Regularly seek feedback on your work and be open to constructive criticism. Continuous professional development ensures you remain relevant and competitive throughout your career. Explore relevant apprenticeships that can help you kickstart your career in Sports Reporter. Apprenticeships offer hands on experience and training while earning a wage. This page showcases various career options and the pathways to reach them. Each career listed here sharestransferable skills and knowledge, making it easier for individuals to transition between them. Your current career is highlighted to help you see how it fits into the broader landscape of potential career choices. By clicking on any career, you can learn more about it, including the training and education required to pursue it. Remember, progressing in your career often involves further learning and training. This page provides insights into future career options as well as those that can lead up to your current one. These career progression decisions are informed by comparing the skills and knowledge needed for different occupations, along with data on how people move between them. Explore the possibilities and discover the exciting journey ahead in your career! A Sports Reporter primarily researches, writes, and presents news and articles about sports, which aligns directly with the core duties of a journalist working for a newspaper or magazine, specialising in a particular subject area like sports. How to become a university course a college course working towards this role . click apply for full job details
The Sun is the biggest news brand in the UK, publishing hundreds of stories a day and reaching over 170m unique users digitally every month. Its exclusives set the news agenda and its campaigns have changed the lives of many. Delivering news, entertainment, and sports coverage to millions of readers every day. With a rich history spanning decades, we are dedicated to providing accurate, insightful, and engaging content across print and digital platforms. The Sun has a mass market audience and aims to appeal to a diverse audience in the UK and beyond. Your Role: The Sun is seeking a dynamic and innovative Social Strategy Lead to join our Features team, including the award winning Fabulous lifestyle brand. This is a unique opportunity to shape the social media presence and video strategy for one of the UK's leading lifestyle brands. The ideal candidate will be a creative visionary with a deep understanding of social media trends, an eye for a great story, experience working with brands and a strong commercial background. This role is full time (five days a week), operating on a 40 hour, rolling seven day rota with staggered shifts. As per the News UK flexible working policy, this role is required to work from our London Bridge office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Any part time working requests will be considered on an individual basis. As the Social Strategy Lead for Fabulous & Features, you'll be responsible for developing and executing a cutting edge social media strategy that drives growth, engagement, and brand loyalty across all our platforms. You will be confident working with our commercial team and creating brand friendly content. A key focus of this role will be the video output of the department, ensuring our content stands out in the digital space. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and implementation of the social video strategy for Fabulous & Features, aligning it with wider brand goals and audience growth targets. A strong background on Instagram and TikTok is preferable, but the candidate should be comfortable with all existing and emerging social platforms. Be on top of the day to day video output of the Fabulous and Features teams, providing creative direction and feedback to ensure all content is optimised for social platforms and resonates with our target audience, while driving and hitting commercial goals. Work closely with our commercial team to create content which fulfils our business objectives. Line manage and mentor the Social Video Producer, providing clear daily direction, constructive feedback, and career development to foster a high performing creative unit. Oversee the workflow and output of direct reports, conducting regular performance reviews and ensuring the team delivers consistent, high quality viral content that hits key engagement targets. Utilise data and analytics to monitor the performance of all social content, particularly video. Provide regular reports and actionable insights to key stakeholders to inform future strategy and content production. Stay ahead of the curve by monitoring emerging social media trends, platform updates, and competitor activity. Proactively identify and test new features to keep our content fresh and engaging. Work closely with the editorial, fashion, beauty and production teams to ensure a seamless workflow from content creation to social distribution. Advise on best practices for storytelling and video production for social platforms. Mentor and guide the team on social best practices, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning. Develop and elevate the professional profiles of key team members within the fashion and beauty departments on social media to secure strategic brand deals and partnerships. Key Qualifications/Skills: You have significant experience in social media management, with a strong focus on video content strategy, preferably within the media, fashion, or lifestyle sectors. You possess a deep understanding of how to grow and monetise an audience across major social platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and Facebook. You are a natural storyteller with a flair for creating shareable, culturally relevant content. You have a portfolio that demonstrates your ability to produce high performing social video. You have proven experience in line managing or supervising junior creatives, with a track record of nurturing talent and effectively managing performance in a fast paced environment. You have strong leadership skills with the ability to provide clear briefs, manage conflicting priorities for your team, and foster a collaborative, innovative culture. You are comfortable with data and analytics, and can translate performance metrics into clear, strategic recommendations. You have excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across different teams and departments. You're a true enthusiast for fashion, beauty, celebrity, and lifestyle content, with a finger on the pulse of what's trending. Life at News Driven by passion, guided by principles and acting with purpose. We represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter. We inform our audiences so that they can make decisions based on trusted information. We represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter most. To ensure these stories resonate with as broad a audience as possible, it is essential that our organisation reflects the diversity of the people we reach. Whether through age, gender, ethnicity, disability, social class or sexuality, we are committed to representing the rich variety of voices that make up our society. And we champion a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and thrive as we continue to innovate and drive long term sustainable growth. This is done through our Diversity Strategy. At News UK, we take pride in our exceptional employee led networks that bring together individuals with shared interests and create a vibrant sense of community. We believe our networks play a vital role in fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture at News UK. Groups that we support include the African & Caribbean Network, Parents and Carers, and LGBTQ+ group News Is Out, and Next Gen. Benefits Some of our benefits include: Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access Private medical insurance including coverage for pre existing conditions Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly virtual yoga classes 'Bikes for Work' and 'Electric Car' scheme Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5% 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to perform to their best when applying for a role. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or for us to do anything differently to support you apply for any of our roles please contact us on .
Mar 06, 2026
Full time
The Sun is the biggest news brand in the UK, publishing hundreds of stories a day and reaching over 170m unique users digitally every month. Its exclusives set the news agenda and its campaigns have changed the lives of many. Delivering news, entertainment, and sports coverage to millions of readers every day. With a rich history spanning decades, we are dedicated to providing accurate, insightful, and engaging content across print and digital platforms. The Sun has a mass market audience and aims to appeal to a diverse audience in the UK and beyond. Your Role: The Sun is seeking a dynamic and innovative Social Strategy Lead to join our Features team, including the award winning Fabulous lifestyle brand. This is a unique opportunity to shape the social media presence and video strategy for one of the UK's leading lifestyle brands. The ideal candidate will be a creative visionary with a deep understanding of social media trends, an eye for a great story, experience working with brands and a strong commercial background. This role is full time (five days a week), operating on a 40 hour, rolling seven day rota with staggered shifts. As per the News UK flexible working policy, this role is required to work from our London Bridge office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Any part time working requests will be considered on an individual basis. As the Social Strategy Lead for Fabulous & Features, you'll be responsible for developing and executing a cutting edge social media strategy that drives growth, engagement, and brand loyalty across all our platforms. You will be confident working with our commercial team and creating brand friendly content. A key focus of this role will be the video output of the department, ensuring our content stands out in the digital space. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and implementation of the social video strategy for Fabulous & Features, aligning it with wider brand goals and audience growth targets. A strong background on Instagram and TikTok is preferable, but the candidate should be comfortable with all existing and emerging social platforms. Be on top of the day to day video output of the Fabulous and Features teams, providing creative direction and feedback to ensure all content is optimised for social platforms and resonates with our target audience, while driving and hitting commercial goals. Work closely with our commercial team to create content which fulfils our business objectives. Line manage and mentor the Social Video Producer, providing clear daily direction, constructive feedback, and career development to foster a high performing creative unit. Oversee the workflow and output of direct reports, conducting regular performance reviews and ensuring the team delivers consistent, high quality viral content that hits key engagement targets. Utilise data and analytics to monitor the performance of all social content, particularly video. Provide regular reports and actionable insights to key stakeholders to inform future strategy and content production. Stay ahead of the curve by monitoring emerging social media trends, platform updates, and competitor activity. Proactively identify and test new features to keep our content fresh and engaging. Work closely with the editorial, fashion, beauty and production teams to ensure a seamless workflow from content creation to social distribution. Advise on best practices for storytelling and video production for social platforms. Mentor and guide the team on social best practices, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning. Develop and elevate the professional profiles of key team members within the fashion and beauty departments on social media to secure strategic brand deals and partnerships. Key Qualifications/Skills: You have significant experience in social media management, with a strong focus on video content strategy, preferably within the media, fashion, or lifestyle sectors. You possess a deep understanding of how to grow and monetise an audience across major social platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and Facebook. You are a natural storyteller with a flair for creating shareable, culturally relevant content. You have a portfolio that demonstrates your ability to produce high performing social video. You have proven experience in line managing or supervising junior creatives, with a track record of nurturing talent and effectively managing performance in a fast paced environment. You have strong leadership skills with the ability to provide clear briefs, manage conflicting priorities for your team, and foster a collaborative, innovative culture. You are comfortable with data and analytics, and can translate performance metrics into clear, strategic recommendations. You have excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across different teams and departments. You're a true enthusiast for fashion, beauty, celebrity, and lifestyle content, with a finger on the pulse of what's trending. Life at News Driven by passion, guided by principles and acting with purpose. We represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter. We inform our audiences so that they can make decisions based on trusted information. We represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter most. To ensure these stories resonate with as broad a audience as possible, it is essential that our organisation reflects the diversity of the people we reach. Whether through age, gender, ethnicity, disability, social class or sexuality, we are committed to representing the rich variety of voices that make up our society. And we champion a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and thrive as we continue to innovate and drive long term sustainable growth. This is done through our Diversity Strategy. At News UK, we take pride in our exceptional employee led networks that bring together individuals with shared interests and create a vibrant sense of community. We believe our networks play a vital role in fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture at News UK. Groups that we support include the African & Caribbean Network, Parents and Carers, and LGBTQ+ group News Is Out, and Next Gen. Benefits Some of our benefits include: Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access Private medical insurance including coverage for pre existing conditions Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly virtual yoga classes 'Bikes for Work' and 'Electric Car' scheme Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5% 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to perform to their best when applying for a role. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or for us to do anything differently to support you apply for any of our roles please contact us on .
We are the UK's leading premium publisher, home to iconic and influential media brands including Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, and Country Living. At Hearst UK, we don't just create content - we shape culture. Our workplace is built on collaboration, creativity, and trust. We champion bold ideas, embrace innovation, and continually evolve to meet the moment - all while celebrating the legacy that's brought us here. We believe in each other's potential and push boundaries together to make a meaningful impact, both in the media landscape and in people's lives. We're proud of our heritage - but even more excited about making history. Hearst UK operate a hybrid working model of four days per week in the office and one day working from home. Our office is based at House of Hearst, 30 Panton Street, St James's, London, SW1Y 4AJ, where teams collaborate in person and connect across brands and functions. The Role As the Customer Insight Director at Hearst UK, you will lead insight generation and delivery across marketing, editorial, product, strategy, partnerships, new business development, and commercial/advertising at Hearst. This is an independent, hands on role, suited to someone who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves and personally leading the design, execution and delivery of high quality research using advanced methodologies. You will work closely with senior leaders and peers to shape decision making and unlock growth opportunities across the Hearst portfolio of brands. Main Duties Independently manage in house research projects end to end, from briefing and design, to execution, analysis, and debrief (surveys, communities, qual, UX), and augmenting in house activities with external partners where necessary, to deadline and on budget. Integrate a broad set of data (behavioral analytics, first party data, qualitative, trends, contextual data) into unified narratives and insights that inform marketing, editorial, product, partnership, and commercial/advertising decisions through evidence based storytelling, with concise, actionable recommendations. Lead debriefs, readouts, and workshops with senior leaders and peers; codify best practices, templates, and playbooks for repeatable impact. Partner with peers across the Customer team to leverage other data sources and share knowledge for delivering holistic customer understanding and best in class insight. Establish and manage the ongoing insights delivery for our customer satisfaction programme across 15 brands. Contribute to the ongoing dissemination of insight to the wider organization through newsletters, knowledge sessions, surgeries, etc. Coach and develop junior team members to deliver high quality, reproducible research and insight at pace. What We Are Looking For Core Technical Skills Expert analytical thinker with strong curiosity; comfortable across qualitative and quantitative data - and any other types of data. Deep general market research experience with advanced methodology and project expertise (segmentation, market sizing, pricing, brand tracking, conjoint/MaxDiff, etc.), including research design (sampling frameworks, weighting), and analysis (factor analysis, cluster analysis, regression, etc.). Has practical experience of execution of these. Meticulous attention to detail; robust validation and triangulation across sources. Experience of working with survey platforms, including scripting and QA ing quantitative studies and running qualitative research at scale. Experience of undertaking qualitative work, from moderation (IDIs, focus groups, online communities), to ethnographic and observational research and UX studies. Has practical experience of execution of these. Communication & Storytelling Clear, influential communicator to executive and cross functional teams. Storytelling that connects customer evidence to strategy, product, and partnership choices; strong visual presentation. Great at synthesizing complex information, gets to impact and action. Business & Strategic Acumen Good understanding of growth levers for media companies. Problem solver who prioritises initiatives with highest enterprise impact. Builds trusted relationships with senior stakeholders; facilitates alignment and influences decision making; acts as a trusted advisor. Collaborative, active listener; adapts approach to audience, scope, or new data. Personal Attributes Persistent, open minded, and committed to continuous learning; elevates team standards. Ethical steward of data and customer trust. Passionate, authentic, creative, and entrepreneurial. (Your benefits at Hearst UK are more than just extras-they are tools to help you thrive in every part of life. Hearst Exclusives - Only for You! Get adventurous with Good Housekeeping Taste and Beauty Testing Panels - yes, you could be trying the next big thing in beauty, food & drink. Snag luxe beauty steals at our legendary office sample sales - score big on top brands without breaking the bank! Inclusion, Health & Wellbeing: Feel Your Best Stay healthy with Specsavers eye care, a company funded Health Cash Plan, and access to mental health support. Get active and stress free with discounted gym memberships and the Cycle to Work scheme. Embrace flexibility with a Location Flex and Holiday Exchange to take time when you need it. Take time to give back with a Charity Day and access wellbeing resources whenever you need them. Join one of our Hearst ERG Groups. Financial Wellness - Boost Your Budget Plan ahead with a generous Workplace Pension, Income Protection, Life Assurance and Season Ticket Loan for easier commuting. Make smarter money moves using Salary Finance tools, Financial Wellbeing sessions, and Home Tech benefits to spread costs. Treat yourself with major discounts across London plus everyday savings via the HAPI at Hearst app. Hearst UK is deeply committed to using our influential brands to reflect the world we want to live in - one that respects, protects, represents and uplifts the voices and opinions of all people. As a business, we recognise the significant benefits of creativity, collaboration and innovation that comes with diverse teams. Not only is diversifying the voices in our organization the right thing to do, but it also helps us to make powerful and exciting content that can be enjoyed by many more people. This is why we're working to build a sense of true belonging within our business and foster a culture in which everyone feels heard. Job Info Job Identification Job Category Information Technology (Internal) Posting Date 02/26/2026, 05:30 PM Job Schedule Full time Locations 30 Panton Street, LONDON, LONDON, SW1Y 4AJ, GB (Hybrid)
Mar 01, 2026
Full time
We are the UK's leading premium publisher, home to iconic and influential media brands including Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, and Country Living. At Hearst UK, we don't just create content - we shape culture. Our workplace is built on collaboration, creativity, and trust. We champion bold ideas, embrace innovation, and continually evolve to meet the moment - all while celebrating the legacy that's brought us here. We believe in each other's potential and push boundaries together to make a meaningful impact, both in the media landscape and in people's lives. We're proud of our heritage - but even more excited about making history. Hearst UK operate a hybrid working model of four days per week in the office and one day working from home. Our office is based at House of Hearst, 30 Panton Street, St James's, London, SW1Y 4AJ, where teams collaborate in person and connect across brands and functions. The Role As the Customer Insight Director at Hearst UK, you will lead insight generation and delivery across marketing, editorial, product, strategy, partnerships, new business development, and commercial/advertising at Hearst. This is an independent, hands on role, suited to someone who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves and personally leading the design, execution and delivery of high quality research using advanced methodologies. You will work closely with senior leaders and peers to shape decision making and unlock growth opportunities across the Hearst portfolio of brands. Main Duties Independently manage in house research projects end to end, from briefing and design, to execution, analysis, and debrief (surveys, communities, qual, UX), and augmenting in house activities with external partners where necessary, to deadline and on budget. Integrate a broad set of data (behavioral analytics, first party data, qualitative, trends, contextual data) into unified narratives and insights that inform marketing, editorial, product, partnership, and commercial/advertising decisions through evidence based storytelling, with concise, actionable recommendations. Lead debriefs, readouts, and workshops with senior leaders and peers; codify best practices, templates, and playbooks for repeatable impact. Partner with peers across the Customer team to leverage other data sources and share knowledge for delivering holistic customer understanding and best in class insight. Establish and manage the ongoing insights delivery for our customer satisfaction programme across 15 brands. Contribute to the ongoing dissemination of insight to the wider organization through newsletters, knowledge sessions, surgeries, etc. Coach and develop junior team members to deliver high quality, reproducible research and insight at pace. What We Are Looking For Core Technical Skills Expert analytical thinker with strong curiosity; comfortable across qualitative and quantitative data - and any other types of data. Deep general market research experience with advanced methodology and project expertise (segmentation, market sizing, pricing, brand tracking, conjoint/MaxDiff, etc.), including research design (sampling frameworks, weighting), and analysis (factor analysis, cluster analysis, regression, etc.). Has practical experience of execution of these. Meticulous attention to detail; robust validation and triangulation across sources. Experience of working with survey platforms, including scripting and QA ing quantitative studies and running qualitative research at scale. Experience of undertaking qualitative work, from moderation (IDIs, focus groups, online communities), to ethnographic and observational research and UX studies. Has practical experience of execution of these. Communication & Storytelling Clear, influential communicator to executive and cross functional teams. Storytelling that connects customer evidence to strategy, product, and partnership choices; strong visual presentation. Great at synthesizing complex information, gets to impact and action. Business & Strategic Acumen Good understanding of growth levers for media companies. Problem solver who prioritises initiatives with highest enterprise impact. Builds trusted relationships with senior stakeholders; facilitates alignment and influences decision making; acts as a trusted advisor. Collaborative, active listener; adapts approach to audience, scope, or new data. Personal Attributes Persistent, open minded, and committed to continuous learning; elevates team standards. Ethical steward of data and customer trust. Passionate, authentic, creative, and entrepreneurial. (Your benefits at Hearst UK are more than just extras-they are tools to help you thrive in every part of life. Hearst Exclusives - Only for You! Get adventurous with Good Housekeeping Taste and Beauty Testing Panels - yes, you could be trying the next big thing in beauty, food & drink. Snag luxe beauty steals at our legendary office sample sales - score big on top brands without breaking the bank! Inclusion, Health & Wellbeing: Feel Your Best Stay healthy with Specsavers eye care, a company funded Health Cash Plan, and access to mental health support. Get active and stress free with discounted gym memberships and the Cycle to Work scheme. Embrace flexibility with a Location Flex and Holiday Exchange to take time when you need it. Take time to give back with a Charity Day and access wellbeing resources whenever you need them. Join one of our Hearst ERG Groups. Financial Wellness - Boost Your Budget Plan ahead with a generous Workplace Pension, Income Protection, Life Assurance and Season Ticket Loan for easier commuting. Make smarter money moves using Salary Finance tools, Financial Wellbeing sessions, and Home Tech benefits to spread costs. Treat yourself with major discounts across London plus everyday savings via the HAPI at Hearst app. Hearst UK is deeply committed to using our influential brands to reflect the world we want to live in - one that respects, protects, represents and uplifts the voices and opinions of all people. As a business, we recognise the significant benefits of creativity, collaboration and innovation that comes with diverse teams. Not only is diversifying the voices in our organization the right thing to do, but it also helps us to make powerful and exciting content that can be enjoyed by many more people. This is why we're working to build a sense of true belonging within our business and foster a culture in which everyone feels heard. Job Info Job Identification Job Category Information Technology (Internal) Posting Date 02/26/2026, 05:30 PM Job Schedule Full time Locations 30 Panton Street, LONDON, LONDON, SW1Y 4AJ, GB (Hybrid)
Are you a talented B2B content writer with a flair for turning complex ideas into compelling stories? We re recruiting for an exciting agency role where your content will drive real business impact. This is not a junior role you ll work across multiple accounts, creating high-quality content from thought leadership and whitepapers to video scripts, podcasts, social copy, and full-funnel campaigns. You ll also help shape content strategy and apply brand thinking to every asset. What You ll Do Produce diverse B2B content with editorial rigour and commercial focus Write social and ad copy for LinkedIn and Reddit Contribute to content planning and strategy across multiple campaigns Apply brand strategy principles to strengthen client messaging Use AI and automation tools strategically to scale output without sacrificing quality What We re Looking For Solid B2B agency experience in a content writer role Strong portfolio of thought leadership, technical content, campaigns, and video scripts Exceptional writing, attention-grabbing headlines, and editorial judgement Understanding of B2B marketing fundamentals and full-funnel strategy Independent, self-directed, and confident presenting ideas to stakeholders Nice to have: SEO, PR/social experience, brand/messaging strategy exposure What s On Offer £35,000 £38,000 per annum Hybrid working (2 days office, 3 days remote) Flexible hours (core 10 am 4 pm) 25 days holiday + professional development days Social activities and WellBeing Programme Ready to take your B2B content skills to the next level? Apply now for a confidential conversation.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Are you a talented B2B content writer with a flair for turning complex ideas into compelling stories? We re recruiting for an exciting agency role where your content will drive real business impact. This is not a junior role you ll work across multiple accounts, creating high-quality content from thought leadership and whitepapers to video scripts, podcasts, social copy, and full-funnel campaigns. You ll also help shape content strategy and apply brand thinking to every asset. What You ll Do Produce diverse B2B content with editorial rigour and commercial focus Write social and ad copy for LinkedIn and Reddit Contribute to content planning and strategy across multiple campaigns Apply brand strategy principles to strengthen client messaging Use AI and automation tools strategically to scale output without sacrificing quality What We re Looking For Solid B2B agency experience in a content writer role Strong portfolio of thought leadership, technical content, campaigns, and video scripts Exceptional writing, attention-grabbing headlines, and editorial judgement Understanding of B2B marketing fundamentals and full-funnel strategy Independent, self-directed, and confident presenting ideas to stakeholders Nice to have: SEO, PR/social experience, brand/messaging strategy exposure What s On Offer £35,000 £38,000 per annum Hybrid working (2 days office, 3 days remote) Flexible hours (core 10 am 4 pm) 25 days holiday + professional development days Social activities and WellBeing Programme Ready to take your B2B content skills to the next level? Apply now for a confidential conversation.
Content Writer - B2B marketing agency based in Woking, Surrey. 35,000 - 38,000 - Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the office This is a well established B2B marketing agency who have a strong team that you will be able to progress your career with. About the role: We are looking for an experienced B2B content writer to work closely with the wider content team, digital experts, creatives and social media specialists. This role sits at the intersection of content creation, content strategy, and brand strategy. You'll be responsible for delivering compelling, full-funnel content across multiple B2B accounts while contributing to strategic planning and helping maintain each client's distinctive brand voice. Content Creation You will craft high-quality content across diverse formats - from thought leadership articles and technical whitepapers to video scripts, podcasts, and interactive guides. Excellence in human writing is essential, but you'll also need to think like a full-stack marketer-not just a blog writer. You should either bring your own content creation stack or be eager to build one, using AI and automation tools strategically to scale your output and elevate your creative work. The goal is to work smarter, not harder, while maintaining the human taste and editorial judgement that makes content genuinely distinctive. Content Strategy You will plan campaigns and assets with a clear understanding of how to create strategic content plans that outline creation, delivery, publication, and management to meet specific business goals and audience needs. Every piece you create should be intentional, purposeful, and commercially relevant. Brand Strategy You will work with an understanding of brand positioning, competitor landscapes, audience needs, and messaging frameworks. While brand strategy is owned by our Strategy team, there is natural crossover in this role, and you'll need to apply brand thinking to ensure every asset strengthens brand distinctiveness and reflects a coherent identity. What we are looking for Essential: Solid B2B marketing agency experience in a content writer position, working across multiple clients and campaigns - this is not a junior-level role A diverse portfolio showcasing a broad range of B2B content assets is essential when applying - we want to see thought leadership, technical content, video scripts, campaign work, and evidence of full-funnel thinking Exceptional writing ability: journalistic eye for great copy, impeccable spelling and grammar, provocative headlines and attention-grabbing openers Ability to write succinct social and ad copy for LinkedIn and Reddit The mindset of a full-stack marketer, not just a blog writer - you should either bring your own content creation stack or be building one, using AI and automation strategically to scale output while maintaining quality Understanding of B2B marketing fundamentals: aligning copy with business objectives, personas, and the full customer journey Experience in or strong understanding of content strategy and creating tactical content plans Awareness of brand strategy principles- messaging, audience understanding Knowledge of common B2B topics such as SaaS, cybersecurity and the Cloud Confident presentation and public-speaking skills to showcase work to clients clearly and persuasively Able to work in a hybrid setup, commuting to Woking 2 days per week What's in it for you Flexible working around the core hours of 10 am - 4 pm Work from home, as well as in the office 2 days a week to collaborate 25 days holiday per year Quarterly Protected Learning Time: 1 working day dedicated to undertaking professional development Regular social activities Free access to our WellBeing Programme through Care First Sponsorship won't be able to be offered so you will need to have an independent right to work in the UK. We are interviewing currently so apply now for immediate consideration for the Content Writer position or contact Stuart Barnes at ITSS Recruitment for further information.
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
Content Writer - B2B marketing agency based in Woking, Surrey. 35,000 - 38,000 - Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the office This is a well established B2B marketing agency who have a strong team that you will be able to progress your career with. About the role: We are looking for an experienced B2B content writer to work closely with the wider content team, digital experts, creatives and social media specialists. This role sits at the intersection of content creation, content strategy, and brand strategy. You'll be responsible for delivering compelling, full-funnel content across multiple B2B accounts while contributing to strategic planning and helping maintain each client's distinctive brand voice. Content Creation You will craft high-quality content across diverse formats - from thought leadership articles and technical whitepapers to video scripts, podcasts, and interactive guides. Excellence in human writing is essential, but you'll also need to think like a full-stack marketer-not just a blog writer. You should either bring your own content creation stack or be eager to build one, using AI and automation tools strategically to scale your output and elevate your creative work. The goal is to work smarter, not harder, while maintaining the human taste and editorial judgement that makes content genuinely distinctive. Content Strategy You will plan campaigns and assets with a clear understanding of how to create strategic content plans that outline creation, delivery, publication, and management to meet specific business goals and audience needs. Every piece you create should be intentional, purposeful, and commercially relevant. Brand Strategy You will work with an understanding of brand positioning, competitor landscapes, audience needs, and messaging frameworks. While brand strategy is owned by our Strategy team, there is natural crossover in this role, and you'll need to apply brand thinking to ensure every asset strengthens brand distinctiveness and reflects a coherent identity. What we are looking for Essential: Solid B2B marketing agency experience in a content writer position, working across multiple clients and campaigns - this is not a junior-level role A diverse portfolio showcasing a broad range of B2B content assets is essential when applying - we want to see thought leadership, technical content, video scripts, campaign work, and evidence of full-funnel thinking Exceptional writing ability: journalistic eye for great copy, impeccable spelling and grammar, provocative headlines and attention-grabbing openers Ability to write succinct social and ad copy for LinkedIn and Reddit The mindset of a full-stack marketer, not just a blog writer - you should either bring your own content creation stack or be building one, using AI and automation strategically to scale output while maintaining quality Understanding of B2B marketing fundamentals: aligning copy with business objectives, personas, and the full customer journey Experience in or strong understanding of content strategy and creating tactical content plans Awareness of brand strategy principles- messaging, audience understanding Knowledge of common B2B topics such as SaaS, cybersecurity and the Cloud Confident presentation and public-speaking skills to showcase work to clients clearly and persuasively Able to work in a hybrid setup, commuting to Woking 2 days per week What's in it for you Flexible working around the core hours of 10 am - 4 pm Work from home, as well as in the office 2 days a week to collaborate 25 days holiday per year Quarterly Protected Learning Time: 1 working day dedicated to undertaking professional development Regular social activities Free access to our WellBeing Programme through Care First Sponsorship won't be able to be offered so you will need to have an independent right to work in the UK. We are interviewing currently so apply now for immediate consideration for the Content Writer position or contact Stuart Barnes at ITSS Recruitment for further information.
You will shape and deliver social, influencer, and content strategy, turning brand and commercial goals into engaging, high-performing campaigns. Driving planning, budgets, partnerships, and team development, ensuring content is audience-first, on-brand, and delivers measurable business impact. Client Details This role is with a well-established organisation in the leisure, travel & tourism industry. The company is a medium-sized enterprise known for its focus on delivering exceptional experiences and maintaining a strong presence in the digital space. Description Lead organic social and content strategy across owned channels, aligned to brand and commercial goals. Own the master content calendar, integrating campaigns, seasonality, and influencer activity. Deliver end-to-end social and influencer content, from brief to optimisation. Develop and execute the annual influencer strategy. Manage influencer and paid social budgets to maximise ROI. Source and manage creators, ensuring strong brand alignment and delivery. Line-manage and develop the Social Media & Content Executive. Translate brand strategy into impactful, performance-led content plans. Brief and manage agencies and production partners. Oversee onboard screen and POS content, ensuring campaign alignment. Act as the internal lead for social and content. Track trends and platform changes to drive innovation. Partner cross-functionally to strengthen awareness and consideration. Profile Essential Experience & Skills: 5+ years' experience in social media roles within a consumer brand or agency setting. Demonstrated success managing large-scale organic social channels, with full ownership of content strategy, editorial planning, publishing, and performance optimisation. Proven track record developing and delivering integrated influencer campaigns, including annual planning, budget management, and ROI measurement. Experience briefing and managing creative agencies, content creators, and external production partners to deliver best-in-class social content. Experience line-managing or mentoring junior team members, with the ability to nurture talent and elevate team performance. Deep understanding of major social platforms, evolving content formats, trends, and audience-first storytelling principles. Strong social copywriting skills, with excellent written English and the ability to adapt tone of voice across platforms. Hands-on experience using social scheduling, listening, and reporting tools (e.g., Sprout Social) to inform data-led decision-making. Willingness to travel across the UK and Europe as required. Desirable: Experience within travel, tourism, lifestyle, or experience-led brands. Job Offer Salary: 50,000- 55,000 per year Benefits: Private healthcare, pension contributions, and annual bonus Role Type: Permanent, with strong opportunities for career growth Industry: Join the exciting leisure, travel, and tourism sector Culture: Collaborative and supportive team environment Working Style: Hybrid with 3 days in the office
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
You will shape and deliver social, influencer, and content strategy, turning brand and commercial goals into engaging, high-performing campaigns. Driving planning, budgets, partnerships, and team development, ensuring content is audience-first, on-brand, and delivers measurable business impact. Client Details This role is with a well-established organisation in the leisure, travel & tourism industry. The company is a medium-sized enterprise known for its focus on delivering exceptional experiences and maintaining a strong presence in the digital space. Description Lead organic social and content strategy across owned channels, aligned to brand and commercial goals. Own the master content calendar, integrating campaigns, seasonality, and influencer activity. Deliver end-to-end social and influencer content, from brief to optimisation. Develop and execute the annual influencer strategy. Manage influencer and paid social budgets to maximise ROI. Source and manage creators, ensuring strong brand alignment and delivery. Line-manage and develop the Social Media & Content Executive. Translate brand strategy into impactful, performance-led content plans. Brief and manage agencies and production partners. Oversee onboard screen and POS content, ensuring campaign alignment. Act as the internal lead for social and content. Track trends and platform changes to drive innovation. Partner cross-functionally to strengthen awareness and consideration. Profile Essential Experience & Skills: 5+ years' experience in social media roles within a consumer brand or agency setting. Demonstrated success managing large-scale organic social channels, with full ownership of content strategy, editorial planning, publishing, and performance optimisation. Proven track record developing and delivering integrated influencer campaigns, including annual planning, budget management, and ROI measurement. Experience briefing and managing creative agencies, content creators, and external production partners to deliver best-in-class social content. Experience line-managing or mentoring junior team members, with the ability to nurture talent and elevate team performance. Deep understanding of major social platforms, evolving content formats, trends, and audience-first storytelling principles. Strong social copywriting skills, with excellent written English and the ability to adapt tone of voice across platforms. Hands-on experience using social scheduling, listening, and reporting tools (e.g., Sprout Social) to inform data-led decision-making. Willingness to travel across the UK and Europe as required. Desirable: Experience within travel, tourism, lifestyle, or experience-led brands. Job Offer Salary: 50,000- 55,000 per year Benefits: Private healthcare, pension contributions, and annual bonus Role Type: Permanent, with strong opportunities for career growth Industry: Join the exciting leisure, travel, and tourism sector Culture: Collaborative and supportive team environment Working Style: Hybrid with 3 days in the office
A BOLDSCIENCE Scientific Director plays a pivotal role within our Scientific Services leadership team. They are a scientific expert and have expertise across a wide range of therapeutic areas, but are always eager to build on their knowledge into new unknown areas. This individual has the rare ability to convey high-level scientific knowledge into meaningful and comprehensive communications. A Scientific Director is the scientific lead on their account(s), responsible for informing and driving the clients communications strategy. Working closely with their team they will develop and oversee content development, providing continual editorial support and guidance. They will possess excellent management skills and the ability to coach and mentor their team to ensure BOLDSCIENCE best practices and the highest quality standards are met. DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES Manage a wide range of complex projects across multiple teams and a variety of therapeutic areas Acting as a key scientific lead on a designated account providing scientific guidance to the internal account team and externally to clients Providing regular communication on product updates, medical/regulatory milestones, competitor landscape and the wider healthcare industry Ensure that the team deliverables are in line with the clients strategic goals and objectives Establish and maintain strong relationships with the client and relevant medical experts Consistency producing client ready deliverables across a wide range of projects Ability to translate large amounts of highly technical and scientific data into accessible deliverables for a variety of different audiences. Knowing how and when to adapt the language and content Oversee scientific team content development ensuring high quality standards and scientific excellence are consistently delivered Lead the facilitation of client workshops and thought leadership discussions with HCPs Forward thinking approach, constantly looking ahead to continue to provide clients with fresh thinking and ideas Develop a trusted partnership with the Client Services lead to ensure effective project execution including strategic planning, timeline creation, account management and resource planning Working with the Client Service lead on financial management including forecasting and budgets Actively participates in new business both organically with existing clients and on wider new business Provide regular coaching, mentoring and feedback to the team to drive career development Proactively manage the Scientific Services team and individual performance, including training and development of junior writers REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Advanced, doctoral level degree within a scientific discipline Demonstrated experience within the medical communications industry Experience managing complexity The ability to provide coaching and guidance to clients Excellent presentation skills Calm under pressure Exceptional scientific writing skills with extensive experience writing across different therapeutic areas and for different target audiences In depth knowledge of pharmaceutical industry standards and compliance
Feb 19, 2026
Full time
A BOLDSCIENCE Scientific Director plays a pivotal role within our Scientific Services leadership team. They are a scientific expert and have expertise across a wide range of therapeutic areas, but are always eager to build on their knowledge into new unknown areas. This individual has the rare ability to convey high-level scientific knowledge into meaningful and comprehensive communications. A Scientific Director is the scientific lead on their account(s), responsible for informing and driving the clients communications strategy. Working closely with their team they will develop and oversee content development, providing continual editorial support and guidance. They will possess excellent management skills and the ability to coach and mentor their team to ensure BOLDSCIENCE best practices and the highest quality standards are met. DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES Manage a wide range of complex projects across multiple teams and a variety of therapeutic areas Acting as a key scientific lead on a designated account providing scientific guidance to the internal account team and externally to clients Providing regular communication on product updates, medical/regulatory milestones, competitor landscape and the wider healthcare industry Ensure that the team deliverables are in line with the clients strategic goals and objectives Establish and maintain strong relationships with the client and relevant medical experts Consistency producing client ready deliverables across a wide range of projects Ability to translate large amounts of highly technical and scientific data into accessible deliverables for a variety of different audiences. Knowing how and when to adapt the language and content Oversee scientific team content development ensuring high quality standards and scientific excellence are consistently delivered Lead the facilitation of client workshops and thought leadership discussions with HCPs Forward thinking approach, constantly looking ahead to continue to provide clients with fresh thinking and ideas Develop a trusted partnership with the Client Services lead to ensure effective project execution including strategic planning, timeline creation, account management and resource planning Working with the Client Service lead on financial management including forecasting and budgets Actively participates in new business both organically with existing clients and on wider new business Provide regular coaching, mentoring and feedback to the team to drive career development Proactively manage the Scientific Services team and individual performance, including training and development of junior writers REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Advanced, doctoral level degree within a scientific discipline Demonstrated experience within the medical communications industry Experience managing complexity The ability to provide coaching and guidance to clients Excellent presentation skills Calm under pressure Exceptional scientific writing skills with extensive experience writing across different therapeutic areas and for different target audiences In depth knowledge of pharmaceutical industry standards and compliance
Leaders Group are seeking a high-impact Head of Business Development to lead strategic revenue growth across our global B2B media and events portfolio. This executive will own a $2M-$3M+ annual book of business, drive net-new revenue, and expand our global footprint by developing partnerships with leading brands, agencies, technology companies, rights holders, and major stakeholders across the sports industry. The ideal candidate is a hunter with a proven record of closing complex, multi-yeardeals across media partnerships, integrated content programs,premiumB2B event sponsorships, thought leadership, and multi-platform marketing partnerships. The role requires strong comfort in a paywalled media environment, deep understanding of the global sports ecosystem, and fluency in shaping editorially aligned commercial opportunities. Due to the global nature of this role, the best-fit candidate will have internationalcontacts inand knowledge of the global sports industry. Key Responsibilities Revenue Leadership & Growth for Leaders Group, LLC Own and grow a $2M-$3M+ annual book of business, delivering consistent net-new revenue growthas well as company critical renewals. Identify, prospect, and close new business with brands, sports properties, agencies, tech companies, and global enterprise partners. Develop integrated commercial solutions across paywalled media, custom content, digital, newsletters, podcasts, research, and B2B events. Build long-term revenue strategies aligned with company priorities and market demand. Be a brand and premium representative for Leaders Group commercial strategy with the most influential and senior executives in the worldwide sports industry. Partnership Development Maintain and grow various international sports markets through creative, comprehensive sponsorships, particularly in the Middle East. Lead development and negotiation of high-value media partnerships and global sponsorship agreements, including Leaders Group flagship events Leaders Week London and World Congress of Sport. Grow sponsorship revenue across summits, conferences, awards programs, forums, and custom event platforms. Manage senior-level relationships with C-suite and commercial leaders across the global sports business landscape. Ensure exceptional client service to drive retention, upsell, and multi-year renewals. Develop frameworks for opportunity prioritization and partnership qualification. Market & Strategic Insight Stay ahead of global sports trends-media, technology, venues, teams, leagues, investment to inform partnershipand overall company commercial strategy. Partner cross-functionally with Editorial, Events, Audience Development, Marketing, and Product teams to build differentiated, category-leading offerings. Deliver market intelligence, pipeline insights, forecasting, and revenue projections to the CRO and senior leadership. Responsible for accurate forecasting both short and long term. Leadership & Collaboration Mentor junior commercial talent as the team expands, providing coaching on enterprise dealmaking and consultative sales. Be a key voice on the commercial leadership team to support the development of the sales team through coaching and mentorship. Represent the brand at major global industry events, panels, meetings, and partner gatherings. Compensation Competitive executive base salary Commission and performance-based incentive structure Global travel as business requires This role can be based either the UK or US. Qualifications 15+ years of business development, strategic partnerships, commercial strategy, or enterprise sales experience. Proven success owning and growing a $2M-$3M+ book of business, with a strong hunter mindset and demonstrated overachievement. Experience selling media partnerships, integrated content programs, and B2B event sponsorships, ideally in a subscription-based or paywalled media environment. Strong international experience and familiarity with global sports business decision-makers, ecosystems, and commercial structures. Demonstrated ability to frame, negotiate, and close complex high-value partnership packages. Excellent communication, proposal development, and storytelling skills. Strategic, entrepreneurial, and highly collaborative mindset. Enhanced family leave policies Pension scheme Simply Health membership Access to gym membership Cycle to work scheme 26 days annual leave + half a day for your birthday + additional day for every 2 years' service Interest free season ticket loan
Feb 19, 2026
Full time
Leaders Group are seeking a high-impact Head of Business Development to lead strategic revenue growth across our global B2B media and events portfolio. This executive will own a $2M-$3M+ annual book of business, drive net-new revenue, and expand our global footprint by developing partnerships with leading brands, agencies, technology companies, rights holders, and major stakeholders across the sports industry. The ideal candidate is a hunter with a proven record of closing complex, multi-yeardeals across media partnerships, integrated content programs,premiumB2B event sponsorships, thought leadership, and multi-platform marketing partnerships. The role requires strong comfort in a paywalled media environment, deep understanding of the global sports ecosystem, and fluency in shaping editorially aligned commercial opportunities. Due to the global nature of this role, the best-fit candidate will have internationalcontacts inand knowledge of the global sports industry. Key Responsibilities Revenue Leadership & Growth for Leaders Group, LLC Own and grow a $2M-$3M+ annual book of business, delivering consistent net-new revenue growthas well as company critical renewals. Identify, prospect, and close new business with brands, sports properties, agencies, tech companies, and global enterprise partners. Develop integrated commercial solutions across paywalled media, custom content, digital, newsletters, podcasts, research, and B2B events. Build long-term revenue strategies aligned with company priorities and market demand. Be a brand and premium representative for Leaders Group commercial strategy with the most influential and senior executives in the worldwide sports industry. Partnership Development Maintain and grow various international sports markets through creative, comprehensive sponsorships, particularly in the Middle East. Lead development and negotiation of high-value media partnerships and global sponsorship agreements, including Leaders Group flagship events Leaders Week London and World Congress of Sport. Grow sponsorship revenue across summits, conferences, awards programs, forums, and custom event platforms. Manage senior-level relationships with C-suite and commercial leaders across the global sports business landscape. Ensure exceptional client service to drive retention, upsell, and multi-year renewals. Develop frameworks for opportunity prioritization and partnership qualification. Market & Strategic Insight Stay ahead of global sports trends-media, technology, venues, teams, leagues, investment to inform partnershipand overall company commercial strategy. Partner cross-functionally with Editorial, Events, Audience Development, Marketing, and Product teams to build differentiated, category-leading offerings. Deliver market intelligence, pipeline insights, forecasting, and revenue projections to the CRO and senior leadership. Responsible for accurate forecasting both short and long term. Leadership & Collaboration Mentor junior commercial talent as the team expands, providing coaching on enterprise dealmaking and consultative sales. Be a key voice on the commercial leadership team to support the development of the sales team through coaching and mentorship. Represent the brand at major global industry events, panels, meetings, and partner gatherings. Compensation Competitive executive base salary Commission and performance-based incentive structure Global travel as business requires This role can be based either the UK or US. Qualifications 15+ years of business development, strategic partnerships, commercial strategy, or enterprise sales experience. Proven success owning and growing a $2M-$3M+ book of business, with a strong hunter mindset and demonstrated overachievement. Experience selling media partnerships, integrated content programs, and B2B event sponsorships, ideally in a subscription-based or paywalled media environment. Strong international experience and familiarity with global sports business decision-makers, ecosystems, and commercial structures. Demonstrated ability to frame, negotiate, and close complex high-value partnership packages. Excellent communication, proposal development, and storytelling skills. Strategic, entrepreneurial, and highly collaborative mindset. Enhanced family leave policies Pension scheme Simply Health membership Access to gym membership Cycle to work scheme 26 days annual leave + half a day for your birthday + additional day for every 2 years' service Interest free season ticket loan
