We are looking for a new Sports Content Writer to join our team based in Bedford. Initially for a fixed term 6-Month contract, this position could turn permanent for the right candidate. This is a hybrid position (3 days in the office, 2 days working from home). Salary range for this position is from £25K to £27K (DOE)
About the Role
The Sports Content Writer is a key member of the Content Team, responsible for producing high-quality, relevant, and timely written content for clients, with a focus on sports-related topics in the iGaming sector. The role involves writing to a consistent standard, participating in ideation sessions, proofreading and sub-editing content, and conducting effective research to inform and enhance output.
The position supports both the Senior Content Specialist and wider team, with opportunities to contribute to client meetings, develop SEO awareness, and create content across a range of formats and platforms. The role also includes involvement in internal content initiatives and supporting the delivery of client content calendars.
Why Receptional?
Player acquisition for iGaming. It’s all we do - for some of the biggest operators and lottery organisations in the world.
By 2029, we’ll be a £7m agency, with four in five clients referring us = because we’re always one step ahead. A partner, not a supplier.
We hire bright, ambitious people who move fast and share openly. You’ll get real investment in your development, variety in your work, and direct impact on the biggest names in the industry. Competitive benefits, flexible working, a team that has your back. If you want to do the best work of your career, this is the place.
Essential Skills:
- A passion for writing with the ability to create different forms for different platforms
- Ability to evidence writing to a high-quality standard
- A positive attitude with a hunger to learn
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Familiarity with AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT)
Desirable Skills:
- Degree in Journalism or similar is preferred but not essential
- Ability to write in different languages
- A fundamental understanding of relevant SEO fundamentals (e.g., headings, metadata, content optimisation)
Living our values
Five values. Not a poster on the wall — a way of working.
- Dynamic — Decisive, energetic, finish what you start.
- Collaborative — one team. Generous with your thinking, no silos.
- Transparent — no hidden cards. Straight with clients, straight with each other.
- Curious — ask why, always dig deeper. Never stop questioning.
- Forward-thinking — drive into tomorrow. We’re already using AI to work smarter — and we want people who are too.
- Writing high-quality, relevant, and timely content to a good standard ensuring it adheres to the style guide and is written in the appropriate TOV
- Positively participate in ideation sessions for the writing of content, pitches, and proposals
- Produce internal resources and marketing material for the content team and the wider business based on research or training
- Write or repurpose content for international markets
- Attend client calls/meetings as required
- Proof and sub-edit colleague’s content to a good standard
- Carry out effective research, gaining a good understanding of niche and target audiences to aid with content creation
- Contribute to client content calendars
- Be proactive with personal development. Attending training courses to aid development and constantly looking to expand subject knowledge
The Benefits You Actually Care About
We know every agency says “free fruit and beer.” (We’ve got that too, by the way.)
But at Receptional, our benefits are built around something more meaningful: our
five core values . These guide everything we do – from how we support each other, to how we grow as individuals and as a team.
Transparent:
We believe in honesty, clarity, and sharing the bigger picture.
- Weekly all-agency meetings to keep you in the loop
- Company-wide quarterly business reviews
- A clear pay framework and role progression through our skills matrix
- Yearly appraisals and weekly 1-2-1s
- Profit-related bonuses paid twice a year, split equally across the team
Forward-Thinking:
We invest in what matters – your health, your future, and new ways of working.
- Access to Mental Health first aiders
- 6 paid-for counselling sessions per year
- Annual health checks and flu jabs
- Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
- Work abroad policy
- Strong employer pension contributions
- Generous employer pension contributions, with enhanced rates for senior staff
Dynamic:
We’re flexible, fast-moving and always evolving.
- Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
- 25 days' holiday, plus an extra day each year of service (up to 30 days)
- A modern Bedford HQ with table tennis, darts, and space to think
- Your Birthday off
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Monthly rewards recognising those going above and beyond
Collaborative:
We value diverse perspectives, shared wins, and making time to connect.
- Quarterly focus groups – your voice shapes how we work
- Whole-team away days (think axe throwing, canoeing, falconry…)
- Team fundraising for our charity of the year
- Volunteering policy with 2 paid days off a year to support causes you care about
- Celebrations and cultural activities
Curious:
We ask questions, try new things, and never stop learning.
- A dedicated Training Academy with 40+ hours of learning a year
- Access to Industry events
- Peer mentoring, knowledge-sharing and personal development planning
- A culture that encourages “why?” and “what if?”
