Key Responsibilities:
Develop and execute Daily Sun's comprehensive sports content strategy across all platforms and formats
Managing a team of sports content creators.
Lead coverage planning for major sporting events, leagues, and tournaments relevant to Daily Sun's readership
Identify emerging sports stories, trends, and personalities that align with audience interests and community relevance
Create editorial calendars for sports content that maximize engagement during key sporting seasons and events
Establish Daily Sun's unique voice and perspective in the competitive South African sports media landscape
Produce high-quality sports articles, features, interviews, and multimedia content daily
Create compelling long-form sports features, investigative pieces, and human-interest stories
Develop video content, podcasts, and interactive digital content to diversify sports offerings
Write match reports, analysis, and commentary for major sporting events and local competitions
Conduct in-depth interviews with athletes, coaches, sports administrators, and community sports figures
Lead sports photography and video coverage coordination for major events and breaking stories
Collaborate with multimedia team to create engaging visual sports content for social media platforms
Develop live coverage strategies for real-time sports reporting and social media engagement
Create infographics, data visualizations, and interactive content to enhance sports storytelling
Coordinate live-streaming and real-time reporting during major sporting events
Build and maintain relationships with local sports clubs, academies, schools, and community organisations
Cover grassroots sports and community sporting achievements that matter to Daily Sun's readership
Identify and develop local sports stories that showcase community talent and sporting culture
Engage with sports fans through social media, events, and community outreach initiatives
Support Daily Sun's sports-related community events and sponsorship activations
Establish and maintain professional relationships with sports administrators, agents, and industry stakeholders
Secure exclusive access to athletes, coaches, and sports personalities for feature content
Build networks within professional sports organisations, amateur sporting bodies, and educational institutions
Attend press conferences, media launches, and industry events to maintain Daily Sun's presence
Negotiate content partnerships and exclusive interviews that differentiate Daily Sun's sports coverage
Minimum Requirements:
Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Sports Communication, Media Studies, or related field
Formal qualification in Sports Journalism or equivalent professional certification preferred
Demonstrated expertise in multimedia content creation and digital sports journalism
Understanding of media law, sports ethics, and journalistic standards
Minimum 5-7 years' experience in sports journalism, with at least 3 years in senior content creation roles
Proven track record of exclusive sports content creation and audience engagement across multiple platforms
Experience covering major sporting events, professional leagues, and community sports
Demonstrated success in building sports industry relationships and securing exclusive access
Professional accreditation with sports journalism associations
Additional language skills relevant to Daily Sun's diverse readership
Experience with podcast production, live streaming, or sports broadcasting
Knowledge of sports analytics, performance data, and statistical analysis
Advanced proficiency in content management systems and digital publishing platforms
Experience with social media management tools and content scheduling systems
Basic photography and video editing skills for multimedia content creation
Understanding of SEO optimization and content analytics tools
Familiarity with sports databases, statistics platforms, and results systems
Knowledge of live blogging and real-time content publication tools