WIF EVENTS

Careers in Football | Miriam Walker-Khan

Date and time: Tuesday 28 July 2026, 12 noon – 1pm (UK time)

Ever wondered how to turn your passion for football into a full-time career? Or maybe you’re looking for that next big step up? Our Careers in Football webinar series is here to help you navigate the world of football.

These sessions will highlight the incredible range of roles in football, and the diverse women shaping the game today. The series will feature women from different career stages, from entry-level to C-suite, and offer 60 minutes of open talk, practical advice, and networking opportunities.

Miriam Walker-Khan is a multi-award-winning freelance sports reporter, presenter and writer. She specialises in storytelling in women’s sport, around race and racism, para-sport and topics related to diversity and inclusion, with specialist knowledge in women’s football and Olympic sports - especially track and field, which was her sport growing up. For the past three years, Miriam was working as Diversity and Inclusion at reporter at Sky Sports News - the first in the sports media industry.

In her role at Sky Sports, Miriam presented and co-produced several documentaries including a deep-dive into English cricket for South Asian players in the aftermath of its recent racism scandals, Beyond the Boundary. In 2024, she presented and co-produced Football’s Hidden Talent, Fit for Purpose in 2023, the Represent series and is the presenter/co-producer of the series Real Talk, which won Podcast of the Year at the 2025 Broadcast Sport Awards.

What to expect:

• The journey: Miriam will share her career path story
• Q&A session: Your chance to ask Miriam a question and get the answers you need
• Networking: Connect with fellow WIF members in online breakout rooms

Don’t wait for the session to start your search. The Women in Football jobs board is packed with roles from across the industry. Whether you’re looking for your next challenge, or your team is hiring and wants to reach the best diverse talent in the game, it’s your go-to resource.

Register for the session here. To join this event you must be a Women in Football member.