Match Communications Assistant

We are looking for creative and driven individuals to join our Communications Team on a flexible, zero-hour basis; supporting primarily on match-days. This is a unique opportunity to work behind the scenes at a professional football and rugby club, helping us deliver engaging content and real-time coverage to thousands of fans.

You’ll play a key role in capturing the excitement of matchdays, producing high-quality media and supporting our digital channels. From pitch side photography to live social media updates, this role is perfect for those who thrive in fast-paced environments and want hands‑on experience in sports communications.

Key duties and responsibilities:

Please note:

You do not need to be trained in all of the responsibilities listed below. These represent the range of tasks the communications team supports on a matchday. You would only be expected to contribute to one key duty or responsibility per event, based on your skills and availability.

• Photography – Capture matchday action, fan celebrations and behind-the‑scenes moments.
• Videography – Film interviews, press conferences and promotional content for digital platforms.
• Written Content – Produce accurate and engaging match reports for our website and wider press releases.
• Live Updates - Deliver minute-by-minute live text commentary during games for social media and official channels
• Social Media – Create engaging captions and stories that reflect the energy of the game and connect with fans
• Content Creation & Story Telling – Support the production of highlight videos, fan engagement clips and creative campaigns.
• Big Screen Management – Operate and manage the stadium big screen during matchdays, ensuring timely displays of graphics, live updates and adverts.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Act at all times with utmost good faith to the club(s) and company.
• Devote full attention and ability to fulfilment of the duties required by the role.
• To work closely with fellow staff, maintain good relationships, and collaborative working practices.
• To work with colleagues throughout Club Doncaster to extend knowledge and skills in order to identify and develop best practice.
• To undertake other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job.
• To maintain the quality of service provision, regularly evaluating work and seeking to make improvements.
• Present a professional image when dealing with both internal and external contacts and partners, acting in a professional manner at all times.

Person specification:

• Be punctual and prepared for all meetings.
• Clear and respectful communication with your peers and customers.
• Keeping to deadlines set by your line manager or senior management.

Our values:

• We are proud of our work and our working environment(s).
• We are passionate about everything we do.
• We are high performing in everything we do.
• We move forward as one as a group of staff and organisation.

• Embody high energy, enthusiasm and humility.
• Being customer focused in providing the best supporter or client experience possible.
• Perform all assigned tasks efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Flexibility in doing things differently to improve efficiency.
• Able to communicate effectively and confidentially individually and in group situations.
• Listen and respects other people’s views and opinions.
• Can develop open and effective relationships with all colleagues.
• Awareness of impact of own behaviours on others and is able to modify approach or style to achieve results.

The above mentioned duties and responsibilities should be regarded as neither exclusive nor exhaustive as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities, commensurate with the grading of the post, without changing the general character of the post.

Applicants must hold a full driving licence. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure up-to-date documentation is provided to Club Doncaster.

About Club Doncaster:

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