Junior Social Media Journalist Job Description

Job Description

Reports To: Senior Social Media Journalist

Location: London 

Working Hours: Part-time (will require evening & weekend work)

Salary: Dependent on experience. Please note this is a junior position - applications from recent graduates and entry-level candidates are welcome.

GIRLACTICO is the digital home for the women’s football fan. We don't just cover the game; we live the culture, champion the community, and shape the conversation. We're looking for a Junior Women's Football Social Media Journalist to join our growing team. This is an exciting entry-level opportunity for someone who lives and breathes women's football and wants to build a career in sports media.

This isn't a traditional behind-the-scenes journalism role. You'll be at the heart of our content, writing articles, interviewing players and fans, presenting on camera, contributing to original social content and helping grow one of the most exciting brands in women's football. If you're passionate about the game and eager to develop your personal brand while learning in a fast-paced start-up environment, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As our Junior Women's Football Social Media Journalist, you'll help bridge the gap between traditional sports journalism and modern digital content creation.

You'll be just as comfortable writing an opinion piece on the latest WSL talking point as you are interviewing supporters outside a stadium, presenting a TikTok, or taking part in one of our in-house video series.

You'll be proactive, creative and enthusiastic, with the confidence to work independently as well as collaboratively. A genuine passion for women's football, storytelling and social media is essential.

Responsibilities: 

• Write engaging weekly articles covering women's football, from on-pitch action to the wider culture surrounding the game.

• Generate original editorial ideas, write opinion pieces and feature articles, and conduct interviews with players, coaches, fans and key figures across women's football.

• Present and participate in GIRLACTICO's in-house video content, including matchday interviews, debates, face-to-camera content and social-first formats.

• Pitch, develop and help produce original and branded social media content across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and other platforms.

• Film and confidently interview fans, players and talent for a variety of digital content formats.

• Carry out basic video editing for short-form social content.

• Support the wider GIRLACTICO team in crucial growth areas, including project management, brand relationships, and community management

• Stay up to date with developments across women's football, social media trends and emerging content formats.

About You

• A genuine passion for women's football and the culture that surrounds the game.

• A good understanding of overall football tactics and the women's game, including players & the game.

• Experience creating content focused on women's football across social media, digital platforms or personal channels.

• Experience interviewing fans, players or other talent, either professionally or through your own content.

• Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce engaging articles and opinion pieces.

• Confidence presenting on camera and contributing to video content.

• A solid understanding of social media platforms, trends and how content performs across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and X.

• Basic video editing skills using software such as CapCut, Premiere Pro or similar.

• A proactive attitude with the ability to work well in a fast-paced start-up environment.

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

• A willingness to work evenings and weekends when required, particularly around matchdays and major football events.

• Previous experience in journalism, sports media or digital publishing is desirable but not essential.

Closing Date: Friday 10th July 

How to Apply: Please Submit Your CV & a supporting submission showcasing your passion for women's football. This could be one of the following:

• A short video (up to 2 minutes) talking about a recent women's football topic, match or debate.

• A link to a piece of content you've created (TikTok, Instagram Reel, YouTube video, podcast, article or similar).

• A portfolio of your best women's football content.

• Any other example that demonstrates your creativity, personality and understanding of the women's game.

  
  

To the following form here or if any issues please email harriet@girlactico.com

At GIRLACTICO we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experience.

Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications we receive, we are only able to respond to those successful in proceeding to the second stage of our recruitment process