About usThe Independent is an online news publisher that was established in 1986 as a national newspaper independent of party political affiliations or proprietorial influence. In 2016, The Independent became a fully digital publisher, moving away from print in pursuit of sustainability, and to safeguard its values and journalism for the future.The Independent has always thrived through innovation and change. It was the first British newspaper to add a Saturday magazine; the first to give photography the same prestige as a news copy; the first to challenge the Westminster lobby system of closed briefings; the first broadsheet to move to the more compact tabloid format; the first to launch a concise quality compact paper; and the first and only major newspaper to pull off a successful transformation to fully digital publishing.Through The Independent, Independent TV, eCommerce, indy100, subscriptions and other reader revenues, The Independent plans to continue the work of many decades, bringing much-needed independent journalism to over 100 million unique global visitors a month, make its voice ever louder and more insistent the world over.We have an international editorial team with our main offices in London and New York.The roleThe Independent is seeking a writer with a deep knowledge of boxing. This is a desk-first role covering the biggest talking points and fights in the sport. The successful candidate will be genuinely enthusiastic about boxing, both in and out of the ring. They will be a trained journalist with a strong news background, capable of identifying the best stories and familiar with all aspects of digital publishing.The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a busy newsroom, comfortable liveblogging, and available on certain weekends to cover DAZN boxing events. The ability to independently source and verify information for publication is essential. Wider knowledge about fitness and wellbeing journalism is also preferable.The role requires strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a calm manner while thriving in fast-moving, breaking news situations. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. The position is hybrid and based at our London headquarters.Diversity, Equity and InclusionWe champion diversity in our teams and in our reporting. As a growing and global brand, we must have a workforce thats more representative of our readers, viewers, clients and partners, and a workplace that creates a sense of belonging for everyoneWe are committed to hiring and developing a diverse workforce regardless of background, and we support our people to thrive in their careers here.The Independent is an equal opportunities employer, if you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please do not hesitate to advise us accordingly.About youKey responsibilities and accountabilitiesWriting clean and legally sound news copy on all aspects of boxingWorking knowledge of newsroom SEO and trends in boxingHave a proven track record as a news or sports journalistSet up and run live blogs across the boxing events calendarSpot and break major developing boxing news storiesPitch creative and compelling fitness across the boxing, fitness, and wellness sphereAct swiftly and vocally when issues ariseBe a problem solver with the ability to deal with issues calmly and decisivelyBe a team player able to work well with othersEssential skills and experienceExperience of successfully working in a similar role at a similar titleDemonstrable experience as a journalistStrong familiarity with the Independent and our coverageExcellent organisational skills and the ability to multitaskNCTJ or equivalentAbility to clearly communicate best practicesExperience of working in a dynamic fast-paced media environmentOur values you will deliver across all our valuesInclusive: We champion diversity in our teams and in our reporting. Working as a team, we put transparency and effective communication at the heart of everything we do.Innovative: From the very beginning, The Independent has been breaking the mould. We take risks and are always looking to try new ideas in pursuit of excellence.Independent: Nobody tells us what to think; we make up our own minds and arent afraid to do things differently. Like our readers, we value honesty and integrity above outside influences.
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Boxing Writer - 12-month FTC