Weekend Sports News Editor

Role purpose and overview

A key member of the Sports editing team, working on commissioning, breaking and prosecuting both news stories and live coverage. 

The role is digital first, with a real emphasis on bringing our coverage of live sport to life.

You will also be asked to react to breaking news and live events, as well as how to develop stories to serve our subscription-first audience.

The primary responsibility is working on Saturdays and Sundays - where our live need is greatest. However, around once a month we will look to have you work on a Friday and/or Monday instead, to understand more about what we do away from the weekend and how we serve our subscribers. (For clarity: this is a two day per week / 0.4 FTE position.)

This role is a fantastic way into the Telegraph, and to learn how our subscription-based journalism works.

Key responsibilities

• Commissioning and editing news stories for our digital subscribers 
• Working with the editor of the day to help bring live sport to life through sharp commissioning but also use of visuals, graphics and video 
• Build a relationship with reporters to help prosecute news stories and live events 
• Over time, become ready to drive the department on a weekend morning or take charge of a night news shift 
• Helping to drive subscriptions and engagement via the Telegraph website and app

Key skills

• Experience of news editing and commissioning, not necessarily on a sport desk 
• Experience of regular and fast-paced communication with reporters 
• Strong news judgement and clear thoughts of how best to bring live sport to life in our coverage 
• Able to respond well under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines 
• Broad knowledge of a wide variety of men’s and women’s sport, particularly football, rugby and cricket 
• Understanding of social media and data
• Knowledge and understanding of The Telegraph’s subscription strategy

Our benefits

The nature of our industry means life at the Telegraph Media Group is fast-paced, demanding, and interesting. We also want it to be rewarding for everyone who works here by creating a suite of benefits that contribute to lifestyle choices and leisure activities. From dynamic working opportunities, medical cover, and parental leave (six months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced paternity/partner leave), to life assurance and season ticket loans, you can choose from a range of flexible benefits, designed to support your lifestyle and help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Training and development

With support from your manager and colleagues, you’ll also have access to a variety of training and development opportunities through The Academy. Covering a range of personal and professional skills, our courses enable you to develop an enjoyable and rewarding career.

Our commitment to inclusion

At Telegraph Media Group, we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are committed to building a team that reflects a wide variety of skills, perspectives and backgrounds. We believe in equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

We are proud to be a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader as part of the government’s Disability Confident Scheme. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition and would like support in applying for any of our roles or if you require any reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process with us, please make us aware.

To find out more about Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Telegraph Media Group, and for more information on our purpose, beliefs, and people values, please visit our website.