Sports Reporter - Southampton

Job description

Sports Reporter - Southampton Application Deadline: 5 June 2026: Department: Editorial: Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Southampton: Reporting To: Benjamin Fishwick: Description: We’re looking for an energetic, dynamic Sports Reporter to join the Southern Daily Echo, covering Southampton FC and the wider local sporting scene. This is a key role in our newsroom, focused on delivering high-quality, engaging coverage of Saints alongside grassroots and non-league sport across the patch. You’ll be a talented writer with strong multimedia skills, confident in producing content across digital, video and social platforms. Key Responsibilities: You will work alongside our Senior Sports Reporter and benefit from his mentoring. A deep understanding of Southampton FC is essential, along with the drive to break stories, build contacts and provide insight that resonates with our loyal audience, including digital subscribers. We’re looking for someone who can bring energy, authority and originality to their reporting both online and in print. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise: We want someone who can cover Southampton FC with authority and flair, while also shining a light on the w...