Business Journalist

Job Title:

Business Journalist

Line manager’s job:

Editor 

Division

SBC Media

Department:

Media

Core hours:

Mon to Fri 9am-6pm, but must be flexible around events in global markets

Compensation:

Competitive, based on experience + annual bonus of up to 5% of base salary

Based:

Manchester Office

Business travel:

Potential for international travel to some events

ABOUT SBC

Are you ready to be part of something bigger?

At SBC, we are not just shaping the future of Gaming and Entertainment — we’re redefining it. 

From our humble beginnings in 2009 with informal meetups in London pubs, we’ve evolved into an events, media, tech and entertainment global powerhouse. We now unite the brightest minds from the casino, sports betting, marketing, and fintech industries and create transformative experiences that drive innovation.

SBC organises industry-defining events and gatherings in iconic destinations such as Lisbon, Florida, Rio de Janeiro, London, Toronto, Las Vegas, Barcelona, Malta, and Tbilisi. Our events attract a yearly delegation of 100,000 decision-makers and innovators who come together to drive their industries forward.

But SBC isn’t just hosting game-changing events — we’re also a key player in media, entertainment, and tech.

• We deliver timely news, insights, and trends to the gaming and fintech industries through our respected publications, podcasts, and digital platforms. 
• Our events feature celebrity keynotes from icons like Tony Hawk and Sir Tim Berners-Lee, as well as the now-famous INFINITY parties headlined by world-renowned DJs such as Afrojack, Steve Aoki, Don Diablo, Miss Monique, Dubdogz, and Darude. 
• We have developed our own state-of-the-art event app and community platform, SBC Connect, through our in-house tech team, which allows us to host digital conferences for delegates around the world.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

SBC is looking for an enthusiastic and talented Journalist to join our Media team in Manchester at the forefront of the betting and gaming industry. They will be at the heart of breaking stories, helping to shape editorial direction, and driving innovative content that sets the agenda in our sector. This isn’t just about writing news — it’s about spotting the angles others miss, developing standout features, and bringing fresh ideas that keep our audiences engaged and informed.

The role will involve writing for SBC News & Lottery Daily with an Editor and another Journalist. SBC News is one of the headline sites for our media business covering global compliance and regulation updates, news from key companies in the industry, acquisitions & mergers and much more!  

You’ll have the opportunity to travel to SBC Events & other industry events to meet key industry figures in person, conduct high-impact interviews, report on conferences and grow your professional network on a global stage.

WHAT THE ROLE REQUIRES

• Excellent writing and editing skills, able to produce clear, concise, and accurate copy under strict deadlines and in line with house style
• Experience writing in a range of formats including breaking news, features, longform, interviews, op-eds, and analysis
• Confident creating, uploading, and optimising content for digital platforms, with hands-on experience of content management systems
• Committed to researching and fact-checking stories with an eye for adding to and expanding upon press releases 
• Practiced in reaching out to sources for comment both on and off the record
• Comfortable collaborating with multimedia teams to deliver innovative and engaging news formats
• Strong leadership qualities, with experience chairing editorial meetings and shaping daily or weekly coverage
• Proven interviewing skills across multiple platforms and audiences, including web, print, and video
• Professional and confident representing a brand at industry events and liaising with stakeholders
  Participate in industry conferences with a willingness to have a deeper involvement as a speaker and take advantage of networking opportunities
• Knowledge of SEO best practices and ability to ensure content is fully optimised

ABOUT YOU

• Passionate about writing and reporting
• Eager to learn the ins and outs of a highly regulated industry at an international level
• Possesses a keen attention to detail both in grammar and in research
• Able to self-start and take a writing assignment and run with it
• Willing to write in a variety of formats for a variety of platforms
• Enjoys travel and conference environments, particularly networking events
• Has a curious and inquisitive nature and enjoys research and projects that involve getting to the bottom of tough questions or topics

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Private Healthcare Plan, including Optical, Dental & Hearing cover (Vitality)
• Group Pension Plan with 5% Individual and 4% Company Contribution (Royal London) 
• Income Protection (Canada Life)
• Life Assurance (AIG)
• Employee Assistance Programme and Employee Support Programme
• Company Sick Pay
• 21 days annual leave in addition to 12 Company Days Off (these generally include include all bank holidays and an annual Christmas shutdown period)

WHY SBC

Imagine working on an event that attracts 30,000 participants and features leaders from the worlds of sports, technology and marketing in the best venue in the world. Imagine bringing the latest news and analysis to global decision-makers running the biggest names in the industry. That’s what we do every day at SBC.

At SBC, we’re passionate about what we do — and we’re looking for people who share that passion. With 140 talented professionals spread across Europe, North America, Latin America and beyond, we’re a global team united by a shared goal: to lead and inspire.

Your future, our growth

We’re growing fast. Whether it’s launching new initiatives like the Affiliate Leaders community or the iGaming Daily podcast, or expanding our events into new markets, we’re always pushing boundaries. And with this growth comes opportunity. As SBC continues to expand, we need forward-thinkers, innovators, and go-getters to help drive us forward. Whether you’re passionate about events, marketing, tech, journalism, media, or business development, there’s a place for you here.

A career with limitless opportunities

At SBC, we believe in empowering our team to reach their full potential. From day one, you’ll have the chance to make an impact — whether that’s by helping organise the next SBC Summit or working on content that industry leaders rely on. We offer flexible work environments, opportunities for travel, and the chance to work alongside some of the most innovative minds in the industry.

And yes, we work hard — but we play hard, too. Whether it’s throwing legendary networking experiences like INFINITY or organising charity events like the SBC Poker Championship and SBC Boxing Championship, we know how to celebrate our successes and build a lasting legacy.

Are you ready to bring your skills, creativity, and passion to a company where the opportunities are limitless?

We are committed to ensuring a fair and  inclusive recruitment process. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected].