COMPANY PROFILE: TALKSPORT

Have you thought of working for one of the world’s biggest sports radio stations?

Global audio partner of the Premier League, talkSPORT has more exclusive English football than any other UK broadcaster.

Since originally launching in 1995, talkSPORT and it’s sister station talkSPORT 2 cover more than 500 games from the Premier League, EFL, FA Cup and more. With the majority of their content being around football, they also cover MMA, Boxing, Rugby and Cricket.


Can you imagine being involved in all these major events such as; The Champions League, International Football, The World Boxing Super Series, Premiership Rugby and English Test Cricket.

You can see what they’re all about by tuning in to their live radio shows via DAB+ radio and on 1089 or 1053 AM, checking out the podcast, and main news coverage across their website and socials. 


What employees at talkSPORT say about working right at the heart of sport:

“Working at talkSPORT is just absolute banter. You get to express yourself, really give your opinions and get to work with incredible people.”

“A lot of fun, I love the energy and what talkSPORT stands for.”

Check out the link below to watch the full video: 

https://twitter.com/talksport/status/1310567516742316033?lang=en

If you want a career where it sometimes doesn’t even feel like work, keep on reading ...

Current Vacancies:

Straight from the their website:

  • Creative Audio Producer, Freelance

  • Boxing Writer 

  • SEO Live Blogs Writer 

  • Sports Writer - talkSPORT 

* (talkSPORT has also been known to offer Apprenticeships, so always best to keep a lookout on their website for more) 


Typical requirements to land a job as a writer:

  • Passionate about sports journalism

  • NCTJ qualification or similar

  • Love sport and have a strong knowledge of it

  • Good writing skills and a flair for storytelling

  • Always up to date with the latest sporting news

  • Immersed in social media and consume sports content daily

  • Strong communication skills

  • Determination to learn and develop

  • Flexible and willing to work unsociable hours

What is a NCTJ qualification and how do I get one?

This essential qualification for trainee journalists quips you with the skills and knowledge for professional entry-level journalism. This qualification will get you the key skills required of journalists working across all media sectors.

The main requirements for this diploma are; 

  • A-C grades in each taken subject including mandatory modules.

  • Super speedy shorthand skills, passing 100 words per minute shorthand earning a 

  • minimum of 82 credits. 

 

Think you’ve got what it takes? If you’re crazy about sport and want to live and breathe it everyday, what are you waiting for?!  Head on over to the website linked down below to see what’s waiting for you there.

We hope you have found this helpful! Get in touch if you have any queries or would like any help with your career search at all.

talkSPORT website: https://talksport.com/


AUTHOR: GRACE MCGRATH - DIGITAL RESEARCHER

Grace

Digital Researcher at HICAMO

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