Key Skills

Job Description

The Sports and Crime Briefing is recruiting a student or recent graduate to support the development of its advertising, sponsorship and commercial partnerships. We are an independent specialist publication covering crime, corruption, betting and safeguarding in sport. Our readership includes professionals working in sports law, integrity, governance and related industries. The opportunity Working directly with our founder, investigative journalist Chris Dalby, you will help establish and grow the publication's commercial partnerships, initially focusing on sports law firms and professional services. Your responsibilities will include: Researching potential advertisers and commercial partners. Approaching prospective clients and developing professional relationships. Preparing advertising and sponsorship proposals. Supporting sales conversations, negotiations and commercial agreements. Maintaining a CRM and analysing outreach results to improve our commercial approach. What we offer Compensation: €1,000 per month plus 25% commissions on ads sold. Hours: 10 hours per week, across two agreed working days. Location: Fully remote. Duration: Six months, Mid-January to Mid-June 2027. Flexibility: Working arrangements designed around academic commitments. Development: Direct mentorship, practical commercial experience and exposure to the international sports industry Who we're looking for This opportunity is particularly suited to students or recent graduates interested in sports business, marketing, commercial partnerships, communications or media. Previous sales experience is a bonus, but not required. We are looking for someone who communicates clearly, takes initiative, follows through on commitments and is willing to learn. How to apply Please submit your CV and a short note outlining your interest in the position to [email protected] Learn more about us: www.sportsandcrime.com

Core Responsibilities

Research prospective advertisers and commercial partners, approach potential clients, and build professional relationships. Prepare advertising and sponsorship proposals, support sales discussions and negotiations, maintain the CRM, and analyze outreach results.

Requirements

The role is suited to a student or recent graduate interested in sports business, marketing, commercial partnerships, communications, or media; previous sales experience is a bonus but not required. Candidates should communicate clearly, take initiative, follow through on commitments, and be willing to learn.

Benefits

• 25% Commission on Ads Sold
• Direct Mentorship
• Practical Commercial Experience
• Exposure to the International Sports Industry
• Flexible Working Arrangements