Media & Content Creator for Football Club | Flexible Hours

JobStart Scheme; Carrickfergus; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local football club in Carrickfergus is seeking a Social Media and Content Creator. This role focuses on enhancing the club's reputation through creative media strategies, managing press relationships, and executing impactful campaigns. Ideal candidates should possess a qualification in Social Media or Marketing, be flexible, and capable of working independently. The role offers up to 25 hours per week at £12.50 per hour, with the possibility of additional hours, including evening work and Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Social Media, Marketing or Content creation.
• Ability to work alone.
• Flexible approach and capable of working with people from different age groups.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for all press enquiries, ensuring the Club’s position is consistently and accurately represented.
• Proactively pitch stories, arrange interviews, and secure high-value coverage across print, broadcast, and digital channels.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with journalists, editors, and key influencers, locally and nationally.
• Prepare and distribute timely, high quality press releases, statements, and media briefings.
• Lead and implement communications plans for major commercial and club-wide projects.
• Create creative, multi-channel campaigns, traditional, digital, and social, both proactive and reactive.
• Draft and edit compelling content, including features, speeches, and responses to developing stories.
• Monitor emerging news and social trends to identify opportunities and risks.
• Monitor and evaluate media activity.
• Work with and develop team members, raising standards and fostering a first-class communications culture.

Job description

A local football club in Carrickfergus is seeking a Social Media and Content Creator. This role focuses on enhancing the club's reputation through creative media strategies, managing press relationships, and executing impactful campaigns. Ideal candidates should possess a qualification in Social Media or Marketing, be flexible, and capable of working independently. The role offers up to 25 hours per week at £12.50 per hour, with the possibility of additional hours, including evening work and Saturdays.