Job Vacancy – Academy Reporter
Warriors are providing an exciting opportunity for an aspiring young sports journalist to cover the Worcester Warriors Academy and Worcester Valkyries sides throughout the 2017/18 season.
Academy Reporter
Job Description
The role will see the reporter attend all Warriors Under 18 matches, travelling with the team and conducting match reports while providing live Twitter and Facebook updates from every game. The role provides the ideal first steps into the industry, where the lucky reporter will get to build contacts around the rugby circuit while also gaining bylines in local newspapers and online.
Job Details
• To travel with Warriors Under 18 squad to Premiership Academy Under 18 League matches between December and March
• To write a 400 to 600-word match report for the Warriors website and local media publications, including timeline and squad
• To provide live Twitter updates on the Warriors Academy Twitter page
• To provide half-time and full-time posts on Warriors Academy Facebook page
• To cover Worcester Valkyries games on required occasions
Requirements
• Journalism undergraduate
• Good understanding of social media – especially Twitter and Facebook
• Video interview experience
• Good written skills
• Be able to meet deadlines
• Be able to meet word counts
• Reliable
• Communicative
• Confident
Benefits
• Build an array of contacts within the world of sport and rugby union
• Build a portfolio of work published in local media, online and in Warrior matchday programme
• Gain vital experience in the world of sports journalism and social media
• Complimentary Warriors tickets and clothing
Working hours
Work on matchday. Hours vary depending on venue of fixtures and travel.
Pay
Expenses covered.
How to apply
Email your CV to tom.vale@warriors.co.uk.