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Head of Media & Communications
Professional Football Club | North East of England
Sporting Jobs are working with a professional football club based in the North East of England to appoint a Head of Media and Communications.
This is a senior, hands-on leadership role for someone ready to:
- Own the voice of the club
- Build a high-performance media operation
- Foster connections between the club and its passionate football community
The Role
- Reports to: Commercial & Operations Director
- Responsible for full ownership of the club’s media and communications function, covering:
- Day-to-day content creation and digital output
- Strategic narrative development
- Media relations
- Matchday operations
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the media team (staff, freelancers, and volunteers)
- Develop and execute a communications strategy aligned with club objectives and/or tone of voice
- Ensure matchday media operations (home and away fixtures) meet aggressive standards
- Manage all media relations, including local, regional, and national press
- Oversee content across:
- Social media
- Club website
- All digital channels
- Support commercial partners through tailored content and campaign delivery
- Provide advice and counsel to senior leadership on sensitive or high-profile matters
- Ensure broad, visible coverage of Men’s, Women’s, and Academy teams
- Monitor performance metrics across media and digital activity, with regular leadership reporting
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What We’re Looking For
Essential
- Extensive media, communications, or content experience in professional sport (or similarly fast-paced sector)
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality content across:
- Video
- Photography
- Digital platforms
- Strong working knowledge of:
- Social media trends
- Content strategy
- Audience engagement
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to thrive under pressure, juggle multiple priorities efficiently, and make confident decisions
- Full UK driving licence (matchday travel mandatory)
- Availability for:
- Attending home fixtures
- Travel to away fixtures
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Desirable
- Previous line management experience
- Experience in a professional football setting (e.g., National League/Premier League)
- Hands-on experience with:
- Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop)
- Canva or related content tools
- Experience supporting commercial partnerships through custom content
- Degree in:
- Media
- Communications
- Journalism
- (Or related discipline)
The Package
- Salary based on experience level
- TOIL (Time-Off-In-Lieu) system to account for fixture commitments (matchday/evening travel)
Interested applicants should submit:
- Your latest CV
- Or contact directly via info@sportingjobs.co.uk for a discussion.
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