Social Media & Content Creator

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

THE EMPLOYER IS: CARRICK RANGERS FOOTBALL CLUBWe have an exciting opportunity for Social Media and Content Creator. In this pivotal role, you will help deliver the Club’s media and public relations strategy, enhancing our reputation, managing press relationships, and driving creative, high impact campaigns. This is a hands-on position requiring strategic thinking, creativity, and resilience, with a strong focus on proactive media management.

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.

Skills and Qualifications

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

Further Information

The Employer is: CARRICK RANGERS FOOTBALL CLUBJobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information- Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week.- Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.- Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment.The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID 1756779 Job Sector Marketing Area Co Antrim Location Carrickfergus Salary £12.50 per hour No. vacancies 2 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 25 Published date 27/01/2026 Closing date 09/03/2026 Worktime To be confirmed with employer but will include evening work and Saturdays

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 13 Feb 2026