About us
The 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 role
The Independent is seeking a Senior Boxing Writer with a deep knowledge of the sport. This is a desk-first role covering the biggest fights and talking points in boxing, with an editorial focus on shaping coverage, breaking news, and overseeing content production.
The successful candidate will be a trained journalist with a strong news background, capable of identifying the best stories, commissioning pieces, and ensuring high-quality coverage across all platforms. They will be expected to edit and refine content, manage contributors, and help oversee The Independent’s growing boxing coverage.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced newsroom, running live blogs, and liaising with freelancers and reporters to provide authoritative, engaging, and legally sound content. They will also be available on certain weekends to oversee DAZN boxing event coverage and ensure The Independent’s boxing output remains best-in-class. A wider interest in fitness and wellness journalism is also preferable.
This role requires strong editorial judgement, organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. The position is hybrid and based at our London headquarters.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
* We champion diversity in our teams and in our reporting. As a growing and global brand, we must have a workforce that’s more representative of our readers, viewers, clients and partners, and a workplace that creates a sense of belonging for everyone
* We 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 you
Key responsibilities and accountabilities
* Writing, commissioning, and editing clean, legally sound news copy on all aspects of boxing.
* Overseeing boxing coverage, breaking news according to an agreed strategy.
* Setting up and running live blogs across the boxing events calendar.
* Spotting and breaking major developing news stories in boxing.
* Pitching and producing creative, compelling content across boxing, fitness, and wellness.
* Acting swiftly and decisively when major news breaks.
* Problem-solving under pressure, with a calm and strategic approach.
* Ensuring SEO best practices are applied across boxing coverage.
* Being a team player who collaborates effectively across editorial teams.
Essential skills and experience
* Experience of successfully working in a similar role at a major sports or news title.
* A strong track record as an editor or senior journalist in boxing journalism.
* Strong familiarity with The Independent and its coverage.
* Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple workflows.
* NCTJ qualification or equivalent.
* Ability to clearly communicate best practices in digital journalism.
* Experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced media environment.
Our values – you will deliver across all our values
Inclusive: 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 aren’t afraid to do things differently. Like our readers, we value honesty and integrity above outside influences.