Sports Reporters

Job Description

Help write the next chapter of local sports journalism

Sport brings communities together. It creates local heroes, sparks debate and gives people stories they care about — from major sporting occasions to grassroots achievements. At Iconic Media, we’re looking for sports reporters who can capture that passion and turn it into compelling, original journalism across our newspapers, websites and social platforms.

These opportunities form part of Project 50, our ongoing investment in local and regional journalism. With almost forty roles already filled, we’re continuing to bring talented journalists into our newsrooms to strengthen coverage of the people, places and issues that matter to our communities. Sport is an important part of that story.

Our current vacancies include sports reporting roles covering Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, Leeds United FC and Blackpool FC. We welcome journalists with broad sporting interests, strong reporting instincts and the ability to find stories beyond the headline events.

The role

You’ll produce breaking news, exclusives, interviews, features, analysis and live coverage that keeps audiences informed, entertained and connected to their sporting communities. Whether you’re reporting from a major fixture, exploring an issue affecting local sport or giving an emerging athlete a platform, you’ll recognise a good story and know how to develop it.

We’re looking for someone who sees opportunity everywhere: a revealing interview, an overlooked achievement, a community initiative or a fresh perspective on a familiar story. You’ll build trusted contacts, contribute original ideas and grow a loyal audience, combining sound editorial judgement with an understanding of what readers value.

What you’ll do

• Produce accurate, engaging sports news, features, interviews and analysis

• Deliver live coverage, reports and timely updates around sporting events and breaking stories

• Build relationships with athletes, clubs, supporters and sporting organisations to secure original stories

• Create content for print, digital, social, video and audio, adapting your approach to each platform

• Use audience insights to identify interests, trends and opportunities to develop our coverage

• Work with editorial colleagues to keep our sports journalism distinctive, relevant and responsive.

What you’ll bring

You’ll have a journalism qualification or relevant professional experience, excellent writing skills and experience producing high-quality content.

You’ll bring curiosity, initiative and the confidence to ask questions, develop contacts and generate your own leads. Knowledge of the sporting landscape relevant to your chosen role would be an advantage.

We’re also looking for:

• Experience of sports reporting and live event or breaking-news coverage

• Strong digital and social media skills, with the confidence to contribute on camera and produce video and audio

• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and the ability to work effectively under deadline pressure

• Up-to-date knowledge of media law and the IPSO Editors’ Code

• A collaborative approach and the initiative to manage your own workload

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends around the sporting calendar

• A full driving licence.

Why join us?

Project 50 is about strengthening the connection between our journalism and the communities we serve. Joining our sports teams means contributing to that ambition through original reporting, local knowledge and stories that give audiences a reason to return.

You’ll help shape coverage across established local and regional media brands, bringing your ideas and expertise to readers who care deeply about sport.

Contact Details

To apply, send your CV, examples of your journalism and a short covering note explaining your sporting interests, preferred opportunity and what you would bring to our team to [email protected]

Please mention HoldtheFrontPage when applying for this role. This advert will expire on Monday 30th November 2026.