Media24 is a global sports media group building high-utility coverage, data-led stories, and lightweight tools for fans across 90+ GEOs and 20+ languages. Our network spans 80+ sites/brands and reaches millions monthly, combining editorial craft with AI-assisted workflows, strong distribution, and rigorous analytics. We’re remote-first, fast-moving, and partner with organizations across the sports ecosystem to inform, educate, and delight audiences.

About the Role

We’re hiring a Founding Football Editor (English) to lead the editorial vision for a new football newsroom. Treat this JD as a starting point - we’re looking for a builder who will set the bar for reporting quality, cadence, and packaging, and who can turn a capable organization into a repeatable playbook.

You won’t be alone. The engineering/IT, AI, and marketing/distribution teams are in place and ready to move; we also have deep relationships in the sports world. Your job is to guide the editorial direction, own the standards, and orchestrate how editorial, data, and distribution combine to grow a meaningful audience and brand authority. As we scale, you’ll help shape the hiring plan, coaching standards, and expansion playbooks for additional languages and markets.

What You’ll Do

• Own the editorial calendar; publish 2–3 briefs/day + 1 weekly feature.
• Craft pickup-ready headlines; ensure speed, accuracy, tone.
• Orchestrate distribution on Social media (Telegram/IG, PR cross-posts) and match-week formats.
• Manage stringers/translators; coach for quality.
• Partner with SEO/Analytics on internal linking, schema, and on-page hygiene.

Working Hours

Full-time, 40 hours/week.

Core overlap Mon–Fri, 10:00–14:00 UK time. Some match-day and weekend coverage on a rota.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years in football/sports journalism with editorial leadership (desk/vertical lead).
• A portfolio showing breaking news, features, and headline craft.
• Evidence of distribution wins (Social media - Telegram/IG; PR pickups).
• Comfortable managing contributors and giving tight, actionable edits.
• Excellent English; other languages (ES/PT/TR/ID) are a plus.

Nice to Have

• Experience in regulated markets (EU/UK/US) or iGaming media.
• Familiarity with GA4 (Google Analytics), GSC (Google Search Console), Ahrefs, and automations (Make/Zapier).
• Contacts with clubs, leagues, FAs, or established football outlets.

Why Join Us

• Build a football desk from the ground up and set the bar for 20+ languages.
• Work directly with the COO and central SEO/Analytics teams.
• AI-first, data-driven culture with room to innovate.
• Fully remote, international team, clear processes, and ownership.

Compensation

€3,500–€6,000 gross/month (DOE/location) + performance bonus linked to authority milestones (quality links/mentions) and measurable hand-offs to partner pages (by market).

How to Apply

Email [email protected] (subject: “Founding Football Editor — Your Name”) or apply via LinkedIn.

Include:

✅ CV (PDF)

✅ Portfolio: 3–5 article links you wrote/edited (note your role & outcome) + 2–3 TG/IG posts you authored or guided (add brief context or metrics).

Hiring Process:

1. CV & portfolio review
2. Optional short asynchronous video screening via an online tool (to assess fit before live interviews). If advanced, a brief live team interview.
3. 48-hour paid test (5 briefs, 1 feature outline, distribution plan)
4. 30-min interview with COO & SEO Lead
5. Offer & start