Principality Stadium Communications Officer

Welsh Rugby Union (WRU); Cardiff; Hybride; GBP 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) is seeking a Principality Stadium Communications Officer in Cardiff. The role focuses on protecting and promoting the stadium as a top venue, working with internal teams and media to spotlight events and operations.

Hybrid work in Cardiff, full-time contract, with a closing date of 29 October 2026. The candidate should have strong communications skills, media relations experience, and a passion for live events.

Qualifications

• Experience in communications, media relations, public relations or a related field.
• A passion for sport, entertainment and live events.
• Understanding of communications measurement and media monitoring.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised, with strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh is desirable.

Responsabilités

• Lead on media operations at stadium events, including accreditation, media facilities and matchday services.
• Generate media coverage across sports, entertainment, tourism, business and trade publications.
• Build relationships with journalists, broadcasters and industry stakeholders.
• Assist with communications planning for major sporting fixtures, concerts and special events.
• Manage media inquiries and coordinate responses with internal stakeholders.
• Develop and distribute press releases, media advisories, event briefings and reactive statements.
• Monitor traditional, digital and social media coverage; Oversee filming, photography and access requests within the stadium.

Connaissances

Communications

Media relations

Public relations

Description du poste

The Welsh Rugby Union is looking for a Principality Stadium Communications Officer to protect, enhance and promote the reputation of Principality Stadium as a ‘must-visit, must-play’ venue. You will work closely with internal teams and external media to showcase the stadium’s diverse events and operational excellence.

The Role

Help deliver a programme of communications activity that highlights the stadium’s event portfolio, operational excellence and economic contribution to Wales.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on media operations at stadium events, including accreditation, media facilities and matchday services
• Generate media coverage across sports, entertainment, tourism, business and trade publications
• Build relationships with journalists, broadcasters, promoters and industry stakeholders
• Assist with communications planning for major sporting fixtures, concerts and special events
• Manage media enquiries and coordinate responses with internal stakeholders
• Develop and distribute press releases, media advisories, event briefings and reactive statements
• Monitor traditional, digital and social media coverageOversee filming, photography and access requests within the stadium

About You

• Experience in communications, media relations, public relations or a related field
• A passion for sport, entertainment and live events
• Understanding of communications measurement and media monitoring
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organised, with strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh is desirable

Key Details

• Location: Principality Stadium, Cardiff (hybrid)
• Contract: Full time
• Closing date: 29 October 2026