The Cricketer is looking for a talented, resourceful and dedicated journalist to join our expanding team
The role
Reporting to the digital editor, you will play a major part in driving our daily output of news, features and comment.
Thecricketer.com has seen its web traffic grow 500 per cent in the past 10 months and the position on offer will be a key part in ensuring that the upward curve is maintained through quality journalism to demanding deadlines.
You will attend international and county cricket matches and press conferences, ensure our website is updated with breaking news, look for untold stories from club cricket and generally submerge yourself in our wonderful sport.
You will also assist in the production of The Cricketer in print - the world’s most famous cricket magazine - and be the primary driver of our video content online, as well as contributing ideas which will improve our digital offering.
You will also be responsible for helping achieve our commercial objectives and in particular supporting our digital clients. As a member of a small team you will also be involved in other projects and activities run by The Cricketer including the National Village Cup.
The candidate
You will be confident sourcing and writing unique and engaging stories, comfortable forging contacts, diligent in your presentation of content and application to professional standards and willing to try your hand at new skills.
The ideal candidate will also have demonstrable video and audio editing skills, be comfortable in front of a camera and microphone and have an understanding of the commercial aspects of digital journalism.
An NCTJ qualification or equivalent is desirable but not essential, depending on the candidate.
A wide understanding of and deep interest in cricket is essential.
You should be proactive, an excellent writer and willing to adapt to some unusual hours.
The role will suit an ambitious journalist looking to jump into the world of cricket and enjoy the freedom and independence to drive the creative process.
Location and start date
This is a full-time position based in south London, not far from The Oval, starting as soon as possible.
Salary
Competitive, depending on experience.
Other information
This role will involve some weekend and overnight work, and some UK travel.
How to apply
Please email your CV, cover letter and examples of your work (video and audio as well as written, where applicable) to website@thecricketer.com
Use your cover letter to explain why this position, and The Cricketer in general, appeals to you.
The deadline for applications is October 5, 2018
Posted by Charudatta Laturkar on 12/11/2022 at 23:27
Dear recruiter, I am writing to introduce myself to you as I might be a good candidate for the future team of The Cricketer. I am a sports journalism student at the University of Brighton. I am available for both short-term/long term placement opportunities. Attaching my LinkedIn profile for more information. I have been following your company's news on social media and your website. I love the authenticity of your content and have been following progress for a long time. Here’s the reason that I’d be a great fit for this work. My coursework includes modules such as critical issues in sports journalism, practical journalism, and news journalism which I can most possibly use to contribute to the type of content The Cricketer produces. I would also like to explore and sharpen the skills which I have acquired such as SEO, Canva, and Adobe Premiere Pro. I have two years of editorial experience and have carried out a range of jobs not limited to contributing articles and linking content (both text as well as videos); editing, proofreading, authoring pre- and post-match analysis reports, and transcribing audio- which makes me a perfect fit for this role. Thank you for your time, and I sincerely hope you will consider me for the position.
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