Content Planning Manager – The Premier League

About the job

Application Deadline: 15 September 2024

Department: Digital

Location: London, UK

Description

Overview

The Premier League’s digital media channels perform a vital role in helping grow the global reach of our competition, increasing engagement among football fans while supporting our member Clubs, broadcast licensees and commercial partners.

This exciting new role in our Digital Media team will lead on content planning across the Premier League’s digital media output on owned and operated channels.

The ideal candidate will have a content and/or marketing background, an affinity for sports, and experience of agency management.

This role will work closely with core members of the Content Delivery team and Premier League Productions’ Digital & Creative team along with external agencies to support on the timely planning and delivery of content throughout the year, ensuring that major moments and campaigns are recognised and delivered with excellence, alongside high-quality business as usual output.

This role will also work closely with the Premier League’s Communications, Marketing and Commercial teams on the planning and delivery of key milestones for the wider business to ensure coordinated narrative and optimised engagement.

The right candidate will have an excellent awareness of what the Premier League does both on and off the field, exceptional editorial judgment, meticulous attention to detail and a strong background in digital video content production.

Who We Are

The Premier League is home to some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. The League and its Clubs use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities and partners in the UK and across the world. The Premier League brings people together from all backgrounds. It is a competition for everyone, everywhere and is available to watch in 900 million homes in 189 countries.

We have a wide variety of responsibilities. These include organising the competition and its Handbook as well as managing the centralised broadcast and commercial rights. The work we do in conjunction with the Clubs also goes far beyond the 90 minutes. We support and provide a framework for youth development, we protect the organisation’s intellectual property, support the wider game and community programmes, undertake international development work and liaise with governing bodies and other leagues.

The Premier League is an equal opportunities employer and strives to create an inclusive culture where talent can flourish. We believe in the potential of everyone and open our doors to those who share those values. All appointments will be made based on merit; however, we particularly encourage applications from women, people from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people.

Our hybrid-working model also allows you some variety on your place of work, offering you the chance to work from home on some days each week. Where possible, you will attend the office or site visits in line with our company policy. All staff liaise closely with their line manager to manage their time appropriately and according to their work and team requirements.

The role

This is a new role created to help lead content planning and distribution across the Premier League’s digital media output across owned and operated channels.

This role is fundamental to the delivery of the Premier League’s digital media business and involves, but is not limited to, the following duties:

  • Advocating for and explaining the rationale behind content positioning across multiple platforms to a range of stakeholders
  • Applying an organisation and a project management style lens to content, campaigns and new platform launches
  • Scheduling and hosting creative sessions aimed at establishing our approach and creative executions to campaign moments and spikes across operated and owned channels
  • Sharing weekly email updates with Digital Media team, highlighting planned content
  • Supporting the wider team in managing and building strong, two-way relationships with our agencies. This includes clearly mapping out roles and responsibilities on a project-by-project basis, overseeing campaign development and management and giving creative input and guidance, to ensure we are driving the best possible content from shoot days
  • Ensuring our regional agencies are included and involved in updates, content plans, campaigns and discussions with good lead time, so they can collaborate and adopt for regional channels in a way that best works for their audiences
  • Assessing performance, content gaps and opportunities in line with KPIs and objectives to see us achieve results and set the standard in the industry and beyond
  • Ensuring a collaborative approach across campaigns and projects that are running in tandem
  • Contributing to the content strategy and communicating its value and importance simply and clearly to a variety of stakeholders
  • Identifying trends, patterns and actionable insights from different data points and through observation
  • Clearly and concisely communicating the role that different channels play (owned and operated) and how to leverage content to drive deeper relationships with fans
  • Planning and managing creation and roll out of content and ensuring that it is maximised across a range of channels
  • Ideation of creative cross-platform content ideas that align with insights, data and wider strategy

Requirements For The Role

  • Considerable professional experience in digital content development and planning, at agency, production company, or related role
  • Demonstrable passion for creating content to the appropriate audience, and knowledge of those subjects which inform, educate & entertain the audience
  • Specific experience in a planning or coordination role, including agency management, and managing multiple workstreams efficiently with clear deliverables
  • Familiarity with traditional and digital marketing channels, content marketing and distribution platforms and consumer analytics
  • Understanding and appreciation of communications and brand
  • Experience of brand messaging, tone of voice, and content alignment
  • Ability and experience of working within an editorial environment to craft and deliver stories to drive business goals
  • Educated to degree level with experience of managing and producing multimedia content in a fast-paced environment. Education / qualification in multimedia content creation preferable but not essential
  • Strong creative eye, including an appreciation of brand and creative, to deliver a clear editorial vision for the lifecycle of content across multiple platforms
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to schedule and prioritise multiple work streams effectively
  • A motivated, self-critical, proactive and ambitious individual with exceptional communication skills
  • Collaborative and open-minded team player with the confidence to deal with senior internal and external figures
  • Keen sports fan with a solid knowledge of the Premier League’s structure and context in the industry
  • An individual with an interest in content that spans beyond football, encompassing different cultural touch points and trends that sit beyond sport
  • Excellent and adaptable writing ability
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Armed with strong relationship building skills and keen to bring others along on the journey
  • Equipped with exemplary communication, planning and organisational skills
  • Ability to demonstrate creative vision and identify innovative solutions

Our commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who are or may be at risk of harm.

To apply please visit our careers page and apply with your CV and a cover letter. The closing date for applications is 15 September 2024.

We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact recruitment@premierleague.com

Senior Metaverse Manager – Manchester City FC

About the job

Closing Date of Applications – 05/09/2024

Our Story

Manchester City is an English Premier League club whose roots began in East Manchester. From its first incarnation as St Mark’s West Gorton in 1880, the club became Manchester City FC in 1894. Behind each title lies emotion, moments and memories that resonate with millions of supporters around the world. Manchester City fans are known for their commitment and togetherness, as a Club that fights to the end.

Our Winning Team

MCFC is built on a vision for sustainability, with an academy structure designed to support long-term first team success, to engagement with the communities in which we reside. Together with our passionate fans and valued network of partners, we are developing Manchester City’s future history.

To lead the identification, development, and implementation of new growth opportunities in the metaverse, working collaboratively across the business to further the enterprise value and increase brand exposure of CFG

This is Your City

As part of our team, you will be entitled to 26 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, private healthcare and a simply health cash plan, an annual discretionary bonus, plus a range of partnership and lifestyle discounts.

Your Impact

  • Define and implement the strategic direction of the Metaverse team, with the support of the Head of Esports, Gaming and Metaverse
  • Build and line-manage a Metaverse team with responsibility for recruitment, training and professional development of the team
  • Have responsibility for the creation and financial delivery of business plan against budget, with the support of the Head of Esports, Gaming and Metaverse
  • Lead and have responsibility for the identification and delivery of key Metaverse projects to include within Virtual Worlds, Web3/Blockchain, Extended Reality and Artificial Intelligence
  • Lead and have responsibility for the development of metaverse-related research, insights and benchmarks, to create a centre of excellence, able to share knowledge group-wide
  • Lead and have responsibility for the strategic planning, budget management and day-to-day operations of ongoing Metaverse projects
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and CFG partners to develop, refine and deliver opportunities, across Metaverse-related project workstreams group-wide
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, providing knowledge and expertise to support the sale and management of metaverse-related partnerships and IP rights
  • Be the point of contact for internal stakeholders and partners for information, input and delivery support for metaverse-related projects
  • Provide sector insight and deliver presentations to internal clients across CFG and external partners as relevant

What we are looking for

Essential

  • Intimate understanding of Virtual Worlds, Web3/Blockchain, Extended Reality and Artificial Intelligence
  • Excellent understanding of the wider metaverse ecosystem including governance, regulatory structures and business models
  • Strong understanding of key business & strategy concepts, including market sizing, financial analysis, business case development & strategy planning
  • Highly capable user of Microsoft Office, able to efficiently build well-structured and flexible ‘client ready’ models, create ‘client ready’ decks
  • Competent manager of people, able to develop strong interpersonal relationships and support others in their personal and professional development
  • Able to develop stakeholder management relationships with managers across CFG departments
  • Ability to communicate complex information or analysis concisely to non-technical audiences across CFG
  • Solutions-focussed approach
  • Analytical mindset and able to present information clearly and concisely
  • Results orientated and drives to meet internal deadlines for providing work outputs
  • Flexibility – able to pivot quickly across a range of projects that could vary significantly by entity / client / project focus / deliverable / scale / timeline / approach / manager style

Apply here.

Paid Media Executive – Arsenal FC

About the job

The Role

We are looking for a Paid Media Executive to deliver and report on our paid media campaigns, supporting a wide range of our teams including Arsenal Direct, Stadium Tours, Arsenal Women, Partnerships, Venue, Memberships and more.

You will ensure our campaign content is amplified and promoted to the highest standard and work collaboratively across our club to make sure all requirements are met whilst providing regular updates to our wider teams.

Who We Are

We are one of the most famous clubs in world football, with a rich heritage and history of success – read more about our history, here.

Beyond that, we are passionate about our local community and, behind the scenes, we have a wide variety of opportunities and career paths for all. We have a very defined purpose: to act for a winning team, culture and community. We achieve this by ensuring we are courageous in the pursuit of progress, we champion our community and each other, and that we do the right thing (even when no one is looking).

Your day-to-day

  • Create best in class campaigns – you’ll deliver, analyse and optimise our global paid media campaigns in line with strategic objectives, across all ad platforms but especially Google Ads and Meta
  • Champion innovation – you will continuously keep up to date with latest trends in paid media and advise the wider team on opportunities and campaign optimisation
  • Produce engaging content – you’ll diligently write engaging ad copy, setting up campaign structures and audiences which meet best practices with tailored ads
  • Proactively monitor and report – you will generate reports to analyse performance, inform optimisations and communicate results to the wider club
  • Collaborate with the wider team – you’ll support the wider Paid Media team to deliver wider campaigns when required

What We Are Looking For

  • Proven experience in a similar paid media role – you will have previous experience in a paid media role with a strong understanding of digital and social media marketing
  • Excellent analytical skills – you’ll be confident in data reporting with a good knowledge of website analytics
  • Technical expertise – you will have strong technical understanding of ad platform management including Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, and other ad platforms
  • Proactive team player – you’ll have experience of supporting integrated digital marketing campaigns with the ability to work individually and as part of a team
  • Flexibility – you will be able to support outside of traditional working hours to capitalise on key moments such as match days and transfer windows

Why choose us

At Arsenal, we want everyone to feel a sense of trust and belonging, so we are proud of both our club values and also what we offer to our employees. As one of our Gunners, you will receive:

  • An exciting reward and recognition scheme
  • Generous holiday allowance which increases with your length of service
  • Great internal learning and development programmes
  • A flexible hybrid working model
  • Priority access to apply for match tickets
  • A competitive health and wellbeing benefits package
  • A leading Employee Assistance Programme
  • Great discounts with some of our Partners

Arsenal for Everyone

Arsenal for Everyone is our commitment to promoting and embracing equality, diversity and inclusion, so that everyone connected to the club feels like they belong to the same Arsenal family. We believe that diversity of background, skills and experience drives our success on and off the pitch.

Disability Confident Leader

We are a Disability Confident Leader. We actively welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. If you need disability-related adjustments to the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

If you are likely to meet the definition of being a ‘disabled person’ according to the Equality Act 2010, you may be eligible to apply for an interview via the Disability Confident Scheme – please indicate this in your application form below. The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment decisions.

Application Closing Date – Friday 9th August 2024

Please note: we reserve the right to close the position early if application volumes are particularly high. We encourage you to get your application in sooner rather than later.

Apply here.

Journalist – MCWFC

Location:  

Manchester, GB

Opening Date:  30 Jul 2024

Full Time / Part Time:  Full Time

Contract Type:  Permanent

Closing Date of Applications – 13/08/2024

Our Story

Manchester City Women is an English football club initially founded by City in the Community in 1988. Relaunched by a formal partnership with Manchester City FC, MCWFC entered the FA Women’s Super League and professionalised in 2014. Success has followed in not only the FAWSL but also the Women’s FA Cup and Continental Tyres League Cup, while the team has regularly competed in the UEFA Women’s Champions League. ​

​The team plays its home fixtures at Joie Stadium, a 7,000 capacity arena. The stadium sits on the wider Etihad Campus, which also encompasses the City Football Academy, a state-of-the-art training and development facility that houses its women’s, men’s and academy teams. ​

Our Winning Team

Our Written Content team bring Manchester City stories to life, allowing fans across the world an insight into what goes on inside our club every single day. With a particular focus on our Women’s output, this role within our editorial team requires a strong knowledge of City’s professional history and the wider WSL, as well as an enthusiasm to celebrate our players’ achievements and elevate their profiles both on and off the pitch.

 As a Journalist, you’ll be a custodian of our history, using the power of football and journalism to engage with supporters across our digital platforms, with high-quality news and feature writing at the heart of our offering. A pro-active self-starter, you’ll be joining an inclusive team within a fast-paced environment. Driven by collaborative working and a passion for storytelling, you’ll be a key player in delivering a best-in-class product.

This is Your City

As part of our team, you will be entitled to 26 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, private healthcare and a simply health cash plan, an annual discretionary bonus, plus a range of partnership and lifestyle discounts. 

Your Impact

1. Assist the Head of Editorial and Managing Editors in all daily tasks.

2. Cover live matches, particularly for our women’s team but also across men, EDS and U18s, producing match reports, live blogs, interviews and match galleries. Ability to write accurately under pressure is vital.

3. Able to provide high quality written copy for web/app, digital magazine and matchday programmes

4. Play an important role in producing content around Women’s team milestones and anniversaries.

5. Assist with content optimisation, maintaining high standard of website hygiene and best practice in SEO.

6. Help maintain excellent stats, records and milestones database, which help service video, social and design teams.

7. Create and execute new content ideas, always looking to find innovative strands that challenge our readership.

 

What we are looking for

Essential

  • Professional qualification in journalism and at least one year of experience on fast-paced news desk.
  • Ability to develop contacts with former Manchester City players/managers/staff.
  • Experience using CMS
  • Excellent knowledge of Manchester City men, women, EDS and U18s.

Desirable

  • Full Driving License
  • Experience in conducting interviews and presenting on camera.

City Football Group promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview. 

Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Due to our safeguarding promise, all UK based CFG roles will be subject to a DBS check upon commencing employment with us. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities.


Apply here.

UEFA Social Video Editor – InCrowd

About the job

The details…

  • The Social Video Editor will perform the dual role of content creation and platform / community management, with a proposed 70:30 split between the two disciplines.
  • 70%: creating and publishing TikTok-ready content on official UEFA competition accounts, along with short-form and story content across other vertical video platforms and products.
  • 30%: platform management and owning the whole content circle: planning, creating, posting, analysing and reporting.
  • Focused mainly on the UEFA Conference League, there will be expectation to also work across other competitions such as the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Europa League and UEFA EURO.
  • The role will also require on-site content capture at various UEFA competition matches and draws, as well as at UEFA sponsor events and access days.
  • This is a permanent role, based in our London office with hybrid working options available.

Who are you?

  • A social native with a flair for video ideation, creation and distribution, you will plan, create and publish bespoke short-form and story content across multiple platforms and formats, primarily TikTok, but also on other vertical video-oriented platforms and products.
  • You will marry the two areas of content creation and platform management by displaying a talent for repurposing great football content cleverly and specifically, and having an innate understanding of how to use platform features to achieve optimum results.
  • You will feed into an integrated publishing calendar to ensure channels are consistently populated with best in class, innovative content that builds the client’s brand and global reputation at all times.
  • You have the capability to fulfil the client’s responsibilities to sponsors and key stakeholders via posting of branded video content.
  • You will contribute to the continuous improvement of content performance through social insights & best practices, and act on them accordingly.

We need you to have…

  • Experience in creating compelling social video content and social stories, particularly in a vertical format and within a live environment
  • Well versed in video production software and digital tools, primarily Adobe Premiere Pro. Other Creative Suite tools (e.g. Photoshop) would be advantageous.
  • Background in social media platform and community management, specifically TikTok, with experience in planning and analytics
  • Understanding of deliverables across multiple platforms and aspect ratios, and how a consumer will experience the video on those specific platforms
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to thrive both individually and within a team environment
  • Accuracy and attention to detail, particularly when under pressure
  • Able to provide examples of particularly creative / engaging social media posts
  • Deep knowledge of (and passion for) football and in particular European football
  • Awareness / understanding of all major the social platforms’ analytics tools

Who are we?

InCrowd is a data-led sports marketing company, but first and foremost, we are sports fans. We understand the unrivalled passion and dedication of supporters towards the clubs, leagues and players they care about.

We use technology to capture real-time fan consumption data and have enterprise-scale third-party data integrations enabling our clients to gain a better understanding of their fans, going well beyond who they are and delving deeper into their behavioural habits and fan characteristics. We link data to marketing through our proprietary digital experience platform which makes it easy for our clients to activate data-powered campaigns. This approach allows our clients to deliver relevant and timely content and marketing messages to fans, vastly enhancing the fan experience whilst achieving commercial objectives.

We work with multiple sports organisations and clubs including; Formula 1, ECB, 10 Premier League / Championship football clubs, Rugby Football League, Premiership Rugby & Sky Sports. We have seen rapid growth in our nine-year history and have over 100 staff based in London and Brighton and now the US, Australia and South Africa.

This role will be challenging and offers a rare opportunity to be part of a fast-growing business offering progression potential, opportunity and personal growth.

What will InCrowd be doing for you?

InCrowd offers a healthy, friendly and creative environment. This role will be based in our London office but a hybrid of office and working from home is possible.

We are proud of our culture and excited about the next steps for the company.

We also offer:

Company benefits.

Support for additional training and education.

Social events.

Opportunity for significant career progression in a fast-developing team.

Up for the challenge?

Send us your CV and something that shows us why you’re perfect for the role. This can be anything; an email, a video or perhaps a case study of previous work….. we want to find out more about you. Email everything to jobs@incrowdsports.com and we’ll be in touch.

Branded Content Producer – Manchester City FC

About the job

Closing Date of Applications – 15/07/2024

Our Story

Established in 2013, City Football Group is the world’s leading private owner and operator of football clubs, with total or partial ownership of twelve clubs across the world. City Football Group also invests in other football related businesses and serves as a global commercial platform for our partners, whilst fulfilling our purpose of empowering better lives through football on a local and global scale, consistent with what “City” football has meant to people for over a century.

Our Winning Team

Our purpose is to empower better lives through football. We are proud of the role City Football Group clubs play in their localities, delivering positive economic, social and environmental impact through our operations and through programmes and activities that bring about meaningful, lasting change.

The Branded Content Producer will play a crucial role in creating high-quality, engaging content that resonates with our fanbase and meets the needs of our commercial partners.

This involves producing compelling videos that subtly incorporate brand messaging. Working alongside Manchester City’s commercial partners, the focus is on storytelling that entertains and engages our audience, allowing a brand’s identity to shine through in an organic and authentic way.

The content can range from short-form TikTok clips to long-form documentaries, showcasing the versatility and creativity required in this role.

You will be responsible for all aspects of content production, from ideation to publication, with a hands-on approach to post-production expected. The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

This is Your City

As part of our team, you will be entitled to 26 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, private healthcare and a simply health cash plan, an annual discretionary bonus, plus a range of partnership and lifestyle discounts.

Your Impact

  • Content Production: Plan, produce, and edit a range of branded content projects that enhance audience engagement and meet the requirements of our commercial partners.
  • Editing: You will be expected to edit to a high standard the content you and your colleagues shoot across our production schedule, utilizing advanced editing skills to create polished and professional content using Adobe Premiere Pro and other relevant software.
  • Hands-on Filming: Operate cameras and other filming equipment to capture high-quality video content, ensuring all shoots are aligned with brand guidelines and objectives.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with the Commercial Media Producers, Managers, and Creative Director to develop innovative content ideas that align with partner strategies and budget constraints.
  • Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, influencing project outcomes through technical expertise and strategic insights.
  • Trend Integration: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends in social media and branded content, incorporating new ideas to keep our content fresh and relevant.
  • Flexible Work Hours: Be prepared to work non-standard hours, including some weekends, to accommodate the filming schedule of football events.

What we are looking for

Essential

  • Strong knowledge of all areas of production, including Adobe Premiere Pro and camera operation.
  • Proven experience managing multiple creative projects simultaneously.
  • Demonstrable experience in a professional production environment.
  • Strong ideation skills and the ability to work effectively in a multi-camera environment.
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Desirable

  • Experience in producing branded content, and working in sports media.
  • Knowledge of social media platforms and trends, particularly TikTok and Instagram.
  • Previous experience in football content production.
  • Any other knowledge or ability across the Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Language skills in Spanish, or any other language.

Apply here.

International Engagement Manager – The Premier League

About the job

Application Deadline: 21 June 2024

Department: Commerical

Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time

Location: London, UK

Description

The Premier League is the most watched domestic sports competition in the world, with a global broadcast audience of approximately 3 billion viewers each season. As part of the League’s work to both maintain and enhance its pre-eminent market position, the League is continuing to expand its work overseas, which includes the establishment of local offices in key markets and a range of events, campaigns and initiatives delivered in collaboration with Clubs and partners.

The Premier League is now seeking to recruit an International Engagement Manager within its Commercial Department to support, manage and enhance this work and to ensure the League is delivering maximum value for its member Clubs and partners. This new role will include, amongst other things, playing a key role in the Premier League’s international pre-season match and tournament programme and supporting the management of the League’s commercially-focused international engagement activity with Clubs and partners.

Who We Are

The Premier League is home to some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. The League and its Clubs use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities and partners in the UK and across the world. The Premier League brings people together from all backgrounds. It is a competition for everyone, everywhere and is available to watch in over 900 million homes in 188 countries.

We have a wide variety of responsibilities. These include organising the competition and its Handbook as well as managing the centralised broadcast and commercial rights. The work we do in conjunction with the Clubs also goes far beyond the 90 minutes. We support and provide a framework for youth development, we protect the organisation’s intellectual property, support the wider game and community programmes, undertake international development work and liaise with governing bodies and other leagues.

The Premier League is an equal opportunities employer and strives to create an inclusive culture where talent can flourish. We believe in the potential of everyone and open our doors to those who share those values. All appointments will be made based on merit; however, we particularly encourage applications from women, people from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people.

Our hybrid-working model also allows you some variety on your place of work, offering you the chance to work from home on some days each week. Where possible, you will attend the office or site visits in line with our company policy. All staff liaise closely with their line manager to manage their time appropriately and according to their work and team requirements.

The role

The International Engagement Manager will be responsible for the following duties:

International Engagement

  • Working closely with the League’s international offices and full range of departments to deliver value for the League’s commercial programme within the League’s broader international activities
  • Supporting the Partnerships, Business Development and Marketing functions in identifying and facilitating compelling commercial, brand and/or marketing opportunities for Clubs as part of the League’s international activities
  • Working closely with the League’s international offices and departments to coordinate, manage and enhance Club engagement in relevant international activities

Pre-Season Match and Tournament Programme

  • Supporting the development, management and delivery of Premier League-branded pre-season matches and/or tournaments in international markets
  • Working closely with key internal and external stakeholders to develop, manage and execute a programme that delivers against agreed objectives
  • Developing and managing relationships with key third parties that are integral to the success of the programme (e.g. venues, host cities, agencies and suppliers)
  • Coordinating and managing the commercial development of the programme (e.g. with Partnerships, Licensing, Business Development, Marketing)
  • Leading the development of key planning materials (including partnership proposals and presentations) for use by the League, Clubs, partners and other key stakeholders
  • Leading the review, reporting and assessment of the programme, including reviewing delivery against objectives and KPIs with both internal and external stakeholders

Commercial Development

  • Supporting commercial colleagues in developing, maintaining and managing positive relationships with all Clubs on international matters
  • Working across the League to help inform our international strategy and development programme, including by taking a lead on reviewing and assessing relevant activity
  • Supporting commercial colleagues in developing action plans for international markets with Clubs, partners and stakeholders
  • Providing additional support into the Commercial function as required

Requirements For The Role

  • Demonstrable experience of commercial development within sports and entertainment
  • Strong experience and understanding of international sports events and experiences
  • Strong project management experience including budget management
  • Strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail
  • Proven ability to manage, coordinate and communicate to diverse stakeholder groups
  • Proven ability to develop and manage excellent professional relationships
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience of working overseas is desirable
  • Able to work both autonomously and as part of a team
  • Interested in the sports, entertainment and major live events industry

All applicants should be prepared to work internationally on occasion which may involve irregular hours as part of such trips (e.g. evenings, weekends and/or Bank Holidays).

Our commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who are or may be at risk of harm.

To apply please visit our careers page and apply with your CV and a cover letter. The closing date for applications is 24 June 2024.

We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact recruitment@premierleague.com

CEO – British Ice Skating

BIS is looking for its next CEO to build upon recent successes in hosting international events, growing participation in the sport, and achieving world-class performances from our talented elite skaters across the disciplines.

We are keen to find a passionate and experienced leader who will provide the top-level direction and support needed to help us continue to achieve our ambitious organisational goals

For further information, including person specification, role responsibilities and organisational overview, please see our CEO Recruitment Pack – Job Spec (iceskating.org.uk)


How to Apply:


When you are ready to apply, please send a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role, along with a completed copy of our Equality Monitoring Form, by email to: sarah.logie@iceskating.org.uk

Brand Marketing Manager – Commonwealth Games Federation

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title- Brand Marketing Manager
Reports to Director of Marketing & Communication

Scope of Role

Business Area
Marketing & Communications

Key departments/areas of responsibility


Marketing and Communications team – Brand & campaign development and management, IP management & compliance.
Commonwealth Games Associations (CGAs) – Compliance and brand marketing management.
Host Organising Committees (OCs) – compliance & brand marketing management.
Partners / Sponsors – campaign integration, compliance and IP facilitation.

Job Dimensions
Financial
Non-Financial
Campaign Budget Management
Cross-function responsibility

Overall, Job Purpose

The Brand Marketing Manager, will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and promoting the Commonwealth Sport Movements brand and identity to ensure a cohesive, impactful and inspiring presence. Working closely with the Director of Marketing & Communications, the wider Marketing and Communications and Commonwealth Games Federation Partners (CGFP) team to ensure the Movements brand is appropriately represented, positioned, communicated and protected within all events, marketing, communications, activations and channels. By effectively managing the brand, bringing it to life and increasing the visibility and profile of the movement amongst target audiences and stakeholders the Brand Marketing Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping the movements identity, perception and legacy, ultimately contributing to its success and long-term sustainability.

Brand Strategy Development: Develop, and facilitate the integration of the brand strategy throughout the CGF. Ensure all activity remains relevant and engaging and brings to life the Movements vision, values and mission. Establishing an enduring brand message that results in, growing engagement, building brand loyalty and increasing commercial revenue.

Brand Identity Management & Guidelines: Own and maintain the brand guidelines, ensuring they are current and evolve with the organisational strategy, including logo, colour palette, typography, and design elements and tone of voice. Ensure consistency in branding across all communication channels, merchandise, and event collateral.


Ensure the brand architecture is effective, communicated and adopted throughout the movement. Ensure it supports the Development teams community programmes as well as the Commonwealth Sport Foundation, enabling clearer, consistent brand identity, ascription and increased visibility. Create and disseminate brand guidelines to internal teams, Commonwealth Games Associations (GCS’s) external partners, sponsors, to ensure adherence to brand standards in all promotional materials and activities.
Assist in educating both internal and external teams and partners against improper use of the brand. With guidance and assistance from the legal team, develop and manage the brand protection programme with all partners and stakeholders including CGFP and IF’s, CGA’s and media.


Sponsorship Integration & Partner Management: Collaborate with commercial partners and sponsors where applicable to integrate sponsor branding in a way that aligns with the movements overall brand and enhances sponsor visibility where appropriate, while maintaining the integrity of the movements identity. Manage the IP and assets, rights programme and signoffs when required, developing processes and tools where appropriate to ensure swift effective support to commercial partners. Proactively identify opportunities to work with likeminded organisations / brands to create beneficial brand extension and visibility.


Marketing Management & Campaigns: Develop and execute public-facing activity in support of the organisation’s strategic plan. Develop brand & marketing campaigns that effectively communicate the movements brand message and value proposition to various stakeholders, including participants, fans/spectators, sponsors, and media. Coordinate, engage and manage external agencies, creatives, designers and more. Manage the briefing , development and execution of high quality marketing/ content initiatives, informed by research, expert external advisory and market understanding, that positions the GCF appropriately in across multiple territories, driving the desired outcomes.
Manage the design and delivery of marketing communications assets, including merchandise and event collateral when required.


Ensure all activity is measurable and conduct comprehensive evaluations of all campaigns, utilising research and data to analyse performance metrics to identify successes, challenges, and opportunities for refinement.


Brand Experience: Work closely with the Head of Digital to introduce the brand in to all digital touchpoints including, website design, social media profiles, email marketing, and digital advertising, to create a seamless and engaging brand experience online. Assist writing website stories and social content when required. Work closely with Media & Communications Manager to ensure all external communications align with the movements brand voice and messaging.


Audience Engagement: Develop strategies to foster deeper engagement with target audiences leveraging the brand’s unique attributes to create meaningful connections and build loyalty. Become the voice of the Fan using research and insights to develop fan engagement campaigns that retains and engagement fans year round, not just at games time. Work closely with the Head of Digital to ensure data is utilised and platforms are maximised to ensure an effective community is built and maintained.
Brand Performance Measurement: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the effectiveness of branding efforts, such as brand awareness, perception, and loyalty. Monitor and
analyse data to identify areas for improvement and optimize future branding initiatives. Establish a measurement dashboard to demonstrate results and value.

Competence / Knowledge / Skills required

Experience

  • Experienced Brand Marketing Manager from an agency, or sports event environment. • Experience of brand planning and strategy.
  • Experience developing and delivering effective campaigns.
  • Experience of using and developing measurement tools and dashboards.
  • Experience using data, and research to set and report on KPI’s.
  • Experience working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments .
  • Experience of delivering across multiple territories/global.
    Skills/Knowledge
  • Relevant tertiary Qualifications, in marketing, communications or business would be preferable coupled with a strong interest or involvement with sport, event marketing international relations and the Commonwealth movement.
  • Proven exceptional performance in building and delivering end-to-end marketing/content/advertising programmes across multiple territories.
  • Excellent written and analytical skills.
  • A keen understanding of and interest in creative marketing and the process it entails. • Possess strong brand acumen and judgement.
  • Ability to deliver high level professional presentations to a variety of stakeholders. • Proven ability to be creative and innovative.
  • Ability to deliver within a fast-paced complex environment, managing multiple tasks. • Sound understanding and previous IP, rights management experience.
  • Budget development and management skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills ability to influence and bring people together and manage relationships – enjoys working in a team
    Behaviours
  • Impeccable personal integrity with clear commitment to maintaining professional standards. • Agile and adaptable and curious.
  • Engaging and personable with an understanding of the need to adapt personal style to the relevant audience.
  • Diplomatic, embraces diversity, displays respect and loyalty to colleagues, the organisation and partners • Collaborative, committed, enthusiastic, and motivated
  • Passionate about Sport and the development of the Commonwealth Sport Movement. • Can think clearly and work effectively under pressure.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Quality orientated, sets and achieves the highest standards

All applications to be sent at myra@myramcglynn.com by COB May 31st.

Digital & Data Services Manager – InCrowd

Details

  • Location: Office/remote working hybrid role, typically 3 days in office per week – some travel to clients
  • Contract type: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
  • Salary: A competitive salary commensurate with your experience will be offered
  • Direct Reports: Managing two members of the Digital and Data Services team.

Role

InCrowd is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Digital & Data Services Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about sports and possess a strong background in CRM and digital marketing strategy, analysis, and implementation.

As a Digital & Data Services Manager, you will be a key member of the Digital and Data Services Team, with close collaboration with the Account Management team. You will own the day-to-day responsibility for leading the planning and delivery of digital strategies that transform global sports organisations and identifying revenue growth opportunities for clients and deliver relevant recommendations for them to achieve success. This will be a chance to grow a key part of the business and your verve, dynamism and enthusiasm for working with leading sports organisations will be vital to setting new industry benchmarks in this sphere. You are a creative, organised thought leader with high levels of attention to detail and are looking to build your career with a fast growth organisation which is driving the digital transformation of sport. You will have the ability to manage internal and external stakeholders and deliver exceptional quality work in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement digital strategies for sports organisations based on thorough analysis and research.
    Consult with clients to identify strategic and operational challenges and provide expert recommendations through workshops and data analysis.
  • Analyse research and data to identify trends and opportunities for revenue growth, customer acquisition, and retention.
  • Prepare client-facing reports and deliver presentations to senior management, effectively communicating key findings and recommendations.
  • Contribute to business development efforts by responding to RFPs, writing proposals, and participating in competitive tender processes.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the sports industry, identifying opportunities and developing creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Stay abreast of the latest digital trends and technologies, sharing insights with the team and clients.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to align efforts with the company’s overall strategic goals.
    Serve as an ambassador for InCrowd, maintaining a professional demeanor and representing the company’s values at all times.
  • Line management responsibilities that include supporting the professional development of two Digital & Data Services executives.

Key Candidate Requirements:

Knowledge

  • Proven track record for leading the planning and delivery of CRM and marketing campaigns or programmes against revenue and engagement KPIs.
  • Experience in CRM technology and digital products and how to use it best to drive effective and efficient results.
  • Proven experience devising and implementing data growth strategies (acquisition, retention, subscription upsell etc.).
  • Experience in designing and implementing email automations and customer journeys to drive increases in engagement or revenue generation.
  • Experience constructing and presenting easily-digestible reports on campaign activity, with recommendations on future enhancements for senior stakeholders.
  • An understanding of database structures with proven experience using and manipulating data for targeted marketing campaigns.
  • Excellent at data management and analysis with evidence of where you’ve turned insight into action.
  • An understanding of GDPR and experience of adopting compliant processes to email marketing.
  • Experience implementing digital projects that have driven change, preferably experience delivering digital transformations.

Technical Skills

  • Consumer and digital marketing experience using a variety of digital  and martech platforms and products to devise and implement digital marketing strategies.
  • Skilled in database management and multi-level query building.
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook, (thorough knowledge of Excel an advantage.

Experience

  • Proven experience in a CRM or digital marketing role, with agency experience preferable.
  • Understand, and be able to demonstrate, the need for meticulous  attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to drive strategic decision-making.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
  • Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and continuous learning.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Knowledge of the sports industry and familiarity with digital marketing trends and best practices.
  • Self-motivated and comfortable taking the lead, as well as working in a team environment.
  • Relevant educational and professional qualifications will be useful, but demonstrable practical success will be more important.

Working For InCrowd

InCrowd is a team of highly skilled individuals with a healthy, friendly, creative and relaxed environment. There are often sporting and team events you can join if you wish and the teams nurture and support each other – research groups, training and conference budgets are part of InCrowd’s culture.

InCrowd is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. InCrowd does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability status.

As an employer, InCrowd offers:

  • Actively supporting development and training
  • Company benefits, including cycle to work and discounted Sky , mobile phone and working equipment schemes
  • Access to high profile sports events
  • Support for additional training and education.
  • Social events throughout the year both in person and online
  • Opportunity for career progression in a fast-developing team.
  • Hybrid work offering

Up for the challenge?

The recruitment process will focus primarily on your values and energy for the role. Send your CV and something that shows why you’re perfect the right person for the job! This can be anything; a supporting email, a video or perhaps a case study of previous work….. the team want to find out more about you. Please email everything to jobs@incrowdsports.com