Content Producer

Melbourne Football Club; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

AFL/AFLW experiences and Club events

Employee health programs

Job summary

Melbourne Football Club Limited is seeking a creative Content Producer to bring the club to life across our digital platforms. You’ll craft videos, written copy and social stories that captivate fans on TikTok, Instagram, and our website.

Reporting to the Content & Platforms Manager, you’ll collaborate with marketing, media and communications teams to grow our digital audience, tell compelling stories, and drive engagement.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Media, Marketing, Arts or related field.
• Experience creating engaging videos and written content across digital platforms.
• Proficiency in Premiere Pro and Photoshop; strong storytelling and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ideate, plan and execute content for club’s social and digital channels, including TikTok and Instagram.
• Capture and edit training and match-day media for website and social use.
• Create written content including social copy, news articles and feature pieces; drive engagement.

Skills

Storytelling

Social media

Video editing

Copywriting

Education

Media/Marketing/Arts degree

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

As the pioneers of Australian Football, the Melbourne Football Club holds a unique and celebrated place in sporting history. For 168 years, we have shaped the game - writing its rules, leading its evolution, and carrying the distinction of being the oldest professional sporting club in the world.

Our Demon Spirit is grounded in the values that define us: Trust, Respect, Unity and Excellence. These values guide our people, our decisions, and our ambitions. We are proud of where we’ve come from - and even more excited about where we’re going.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Love AFL? Live for content and know what makes people stop scrolling? This one’s for you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a creative and digitally savvy Content Producer to join our Content team, bringing the Melbourne Football Club to life across our digital platforms. From TikToks and Instagram, to podcasts, articles and social storytelling, you’ll play a key role in creating content that captivates, connects and brings our fans closer to the club.

Working alongside our Digital Content & Platforms Manager and collaborating with teams across the club, you’ll help grow our digital audience, spark conversations and tell the stories that make the Melbourne Football Club a special place.

If you’re bursting with ideas, have a passion for storytelling and know how to turn a great moment into content that gets people talking, we want to hear from you!

This is a permanent, full-time position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting directly to the Content & Platforms Manager key areas of responsibilities include:

• Ideate, plan and execute content for the club’s social and digital channels, with a strong focus on vertical content for TikTok and Instagram.
• Capture and edit training and match day videography and photography for website and social use, utilising basic Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premiere Pro skills.
• Maintain a strong understanding of social media trends and pitch ideas that ensure the club’s content remains culturally relevant
• Maintain a strong understanding of the club’s target audiences, strategic focuses and key messages to tailor content accordingly
• Interview club players, staff and stakeholders on and off camera
• Work closely with the broader content, marketing and communications team to strengthen the club’s brand identity.
• Generate compelling written content including social copy, news articles and feature pieces
• Create engaging content that assist in driving commercial outcomes for club partners
• Analyse data to measure the success of content and adjust strategy to ensure best practice
• Foster social media community engagement, including responding to comments and enquiries, moderating posts and providing exceptional customer service.

Given the nature of the Club's operations, flexibility to work outside standard business hours, including match days, events and other Club-related activities is required.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

You are creative, digitally savvy storyteller with a passion for sport and you have a strong understanding of social media. You’ll have qualifications in Media, Marketing, Arts or a related field, with demonstrated experience in creating engaging videos, written and visual content across a range of digital platforms. You’ll bring a deep understanding of social media trends, platforms and best practices, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

You’ll be proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Photoshop, with a creative and innovative mindset, and a strong eye for detail. You are someone who has the ability to build strong relationships quickly, whilst managing competing priorities

With a strong work ethic and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, you’ll bring fresh ideas and a collaborative approach to the team. A genuine interest in AFL and an understanding of the game and its fans will help you create compelling content that connects our audience with the Melbourne Football Club.

WHY JOIN THE CLUB

This role offers the opportunity to join a values-driven Club with a strong commitment to excellence, sustainable performance, and the wellbeing of its people. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where our people feel valued, supported and empowered to grow and perform at their best. In return, you'll enjoy:

• Flexible working arrangements where possible to support work-life balance.
• Opportunities for ongoing learning, growth and career development.
• Access to unique AFL and AFLW experiences and Club events.
• Access to a range of sponsor-related offers and discounts
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family, along with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives, including free flu vaccinations, corporate health insurance discounts, and complimentary healthy snacks and fresh fruit.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

Melbourne Football Club is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and included. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people of all ages. We recognise that talent comes in many forms and encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, as your unique skills, experiences and potential may make you a valuable addition to our Club.

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Melbourne Football Club is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, together with their families, across all Club services, sites and operations, by fostering a culturally safe environment where children and young people feel safe and welcome. We expect all Club representatives and any other affiliated persons, regardless of their role or level of responsibility, to act to safeguard children and young people from harm and neglect, and to ensure that all children feel safe and are safe.

Appointment to this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening, including a National Police Check and a Victorian Working with Children Check.