Journalist

Manchester, GB

Based in Manchester with a hybrid working pattern, this full-time permanent role offers the opportunity to bring Manchester City stories to life for fans around the world. As a Journalist in our Editorial team, you will create accurate, engaging content across our digital platforms, helping audiences feel closer to the Club, its teams and its history.

Our Editorial team brings Manchester City stories to life, giving fans across the world an informed and engaging view of the Club every day. Working within Media, the team produce high-quality news and feature writing for web, app, digital magazine and matchday programmes, provide match coverage across men, women, EDS and U18s games, while supporting colleagues across video, social and design.

Who We Are

Manchester City is a football club rooted in East Manchester, with a story that began in 1880 and continues to grow today. Built on resilience, belief and togetherness, success on the pitch is driven by the moments and memories shared with millions of Fans around the world. City is known for its bravery, its determination to the very end and its strong connection to where we come from. With Mancunian roots and a global outlook, we are shaped by our Fans and driven by a long-term vision, from developing future talent to supporting the communities we call home. Together, we are creating the next chapter, the City way.

Our Written Content team brings Manchester City stories to life, giving Fans across the world an informed and engaging view of the Club every day. Working within Media, the team creates timely news, features and match coverage for the web, app, digital magazine and matchday programmes, while supporting colleagues across video, social and design.

The Role

You will produce high-quality editorial that helps fans follow Manchester City. From breaking news and features to live blogs, match reports and interviews, your work will be accurate, engaging and suited to each platform and audience. Alongside day-to-day editorial delivery on web and app, you will contribute copy for the digital magazine and matchday programmes. You will support sub-editing and apply SEO and website best practice so stories are easy to find and presented at their best.

Working closely with editorial leaders, you will help shape the daily news agenda, develop new content ideas and maintain reliable records of statistics and milestones. You will also build constructive relationships with former players, managers and staff, helping the wider Media team tell informed stories across channels.

What You’ll Bring

⚽A professional journalism qualification and experience working on a news desk.

⚽Proven ability to write accurate, engaging copy to deadline, including live match coverage.

⚽Experience using a content management system to publish and maintain digital content.

⚽In-depth knowledge of Manchester City’s men’s, women’s, EDS and U18 teams.

⚽Ability to build and maintain professional contacts with former Manchester City players, managers and staff.

Why Choose Us

Working at Manchester City means being supported to do your best, with the flexibility and encouragement to look after your wellbeing. We are committed to helping our people learn, grow and thrive in a culture built on collaboration, openness and hard work.

As part of our team, you will receive 26 days’ annual leave plus a day off for your birthday, private healthcare and dental cover, and an annual discretionary bonus. You will also have access to a Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP support, and a company pension and life assurance.

Manchester-based employees also benefit from free on-site parking, complimentary breakfast and lunch, and access to a range of sports and leisure clubs.

You can enjoy a range of additional benefits, including cycle to work, Give As You Earn, discounted match tickets, savings in the City Store, a free City+ subscription, stadium tour discounts, and wider retail and lifestyle offers.