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 pro...