Football Correspondent (Tactics)

Package Description

Job Reference: 23761

Band: E

Salary: £57,000 - £70,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

Contract type: Continuing

Location: Office Base is Salford

We’re happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

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• Benefits - We offer a negotiable salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym. You can find out more about working at the BBC by selecting this link to our candidate pack
  
  

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Job Introduction

BBC Sport sits at the centre of global sporting events, delivering trusted daily coverage and world-class journalism. We're now looking for a Football Correspondent – Tactics to join our team and help us break down the game like never before.

We're seeking a Football Correspondent who can deliver top-tier tactical football analysis that’s engaging, accessible, and insightful. You'll use visuals, data, and expert commentary to bring key football stories to life across all BBC Sport platforms.

Main Responsibilities

• Cover the biggest tactical trends and stories in football.
• Use video clips, graphics, and data to create content that’s informative and easy to follow.
• Ensure fans leave each piece smarter about the game.
• Contribute written articles, digital explainers, radio segments, and support Match of the Day pundits.
• Play an integral role in enhancing our coverage of transfers and managerial shifts.
• Use social media to reach and engage new audiences.
• Mentor junior journalists and foster a positive, collaborative team environment.
• Champion diversity in our coverage and ensure content reflects our wide-ranging audience.
  
  

Are you the right candidate?

• Can clearly explain complex tactical ideas with simplicity and visual storytelling.
• Delivers quick-turnaround analysis tailored for multiple platforms.
• Builds relationships with key figures in football to enrich storytelling.
• Has a strong desire to innovate and experiment with new formats.
• Produces tactical insight that educates without alienating fans.
• Commands respect for their football knowledge—especially from those within the game.
• Extensive experience and a record of producing high profile journalism
• Coding skills is desirable and would be beneficial
  
  

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