Football Writers Wanted (Volunteer Roles)

Location: Remote / Berkshire

Commitment: Flexible, volunteer role

About Football in Berkshire

Football in Berkshire is a dedicated website covering grassroots, non-league, and local football across Berkshire. We aim to give clubs, players, and supporters a platform by providing accurate, engaging, and passionate coverage of the local game.

Football in Berkshire is a volunteer-led grassroots football platform, created and run by volunteers. Revenue earned from our content goes into hosting our end-of-season awards night at Double-Barrelled Brewery in central Reading, platform costs and, just occasionally, sponsoring a player or two.

The opportunity here is to be part of a platform that, for 10 years, has championed the grassroots game in the county. We’ve covered the game from the local rec to Wembley Stadium, and everything in between.

The Role

The main thing here is that we are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our knowledgeable group of volunteers.

We’re keen for writers, established or budding, to contribute match reports, previews, round-ups and features covering football in Berkshire. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to build writing experience, gain bylines, or stay closely connected to the local football scene. Perhaps you just enjoy writing and want to get involved.

Whether you are interested in focusing on one club in particular, a specific competition, or taking an area of the County as your own, from West Berkshire to Bracknell Forest, Reading, Windsor and Maidenhead.

What you can write about

• Write match reports and round-ups, previews, and articles for publication on the Football in Berkshire website
• Attend local matches where possible (or report remotely when appropriate)
• Come up with feature ideas
• Conduct basic interviews with players, managers, or club officials
• Meet agreed deadlines and maintain accuracy in reporting
• Communicate with the editor regarding assignments and ideas

Areas, and what we cover

• Senior Men’s and Women’s football across the county
• Regions: Ascot, Bracknell Forest, Maidenhead, Reading, Slough, West Berkshire, Windsor, Wokingham, bits of North Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Bucks and Surrey
• International football with a Berkshire angle
• Historic moments
• Specific leagues and competitions with Berkshire entrants
• We’re open to suggestions!

What we’re looking for

• A strong interest in football, particularly grassroots or non-league football
• Good written English and attention to detail
• Reliability and the ability to work to deadlines
• Willingness to learn and take feedback
• Previous writing experience is helpful, but not essential; a passion for grassroots football is

What you’ll gain

• Published bylines and portfolio-ready work on an award-winning brand
• Experience in sports journalism and online publishing
• Audience
• Access to local clubs and matches
• Mentoring and editorial support – we have links to larger sports media organisations
• A chance to be part of a passionate local football community

How to apply

Please send a short introduction about yourself, any relevant experience, what you are interested in covering and (if available) examples of your writing to tom.canning@footballinberkshire.co.uk