Media Executive

Join Wrexham AFC because history doesn’t write itself.

Assist in managing and creating regular, engaging content for the Club’s official media channels, including but not limited to: digital and social media, website, live streaming and written publications such as the matchday programme.

The successful candidate should be an innovative individual, who possesses strong written, audio, video and photo capturing skills and is able to work in a fast-paced football environment.

Candidates must have at least two years’ relevant experience, preferably within a similar role within the sports industry, and be highly motivated, consistent in their approach, and be able to successfully deliver the values of the Club.

• Assist the Head of Media and Communications in the delivery of the Club’s day-to-day and long-term communications and media plans.
• Create/capture regular and engaging content for the Club’s digital media channels, in line with the Club’s brand, tone of voice and values, including video, audio and graphics.
• Assist the Digital Lead and Social Media Lead and work towards the Club’s content calendar, ensuring a consistent flow of quality content across the Club’s digital and social channels.
• Create written material for the club’s matchday programme and Club website, newsletters and internal communications, and assist with editing content received.
• Assist with the delivery of Club-led events, including organising design, graphics, presentations and printed materials.
• Assist the Head of Media and Communications in managing relationships with external media organisations and handling press requests.
• Respond swiftly and appropriately to incoming supporter queries received via social media channels.
• Ensure all internal and external marketing material strictly complies with the Club’s brand guidelines and editorial style guide.
• Provide matchday support to the in-house media team, and external agencies.
• Work closely and build relationships with key stakeholders both within the Club and externally, including playing/coaching staff and agencies.
• Assist with the planning, production and implementation of the Club’s CRM strategy and devise innovative and engaging ways to grow its database.
• Produce regular analytics reports for digital and social media channels to inform plans and KPIs.
• Carry out additional duties as reasonably as requested and required by the Head of Media and Communications.
• Any other duties as required.

• A Degree in a relevant area (Media, PR, Marketing, Journalism etc.) or a number of years’ experience normally associated with this level of qualification.
• Extensive experience in using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software
• Demonstrated experience in sharing content on social media and digital platforms - ideally within the sports or entertainment industry for a brand with a global reach
• Ability to meet the travel needs of the post which includes attendance at away games for the games and community events for the Foundation
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• Excellent understanding of the importance of branding.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and work effectively under pressure.
• A keen interest in football and an understanding of the football industry.

If you are looking for an organisation committed to building a strong, inclusive, high performing workplace where every individual is valued, supported and empowered to grow with fantastic benefits which include:

• Health Cash Plan
• EAP
• Enhanced holidays and long service days
• Enhanced pension
• Death in service
• Enhanced sick leave
• Health and wellbeing time off
• Volunteering day
• Salary sacrifice benefits and retail discounts