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RIGHTSHOLDERS
Senior Ticketing Manager – Arsenal F.C
We are looking for a Senior Ticketing Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation of our ticketing and access control operation. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the ticketing experience is best-in-class for supporters, both on our online platforms and on a matchday.
Social Media Editor – Chelsea Football Club
We are looking for a Social Media Editor to generate and deliver the Club’s social media strategy and content creation globally across a range of platforms by delivering effective digital campaigns and bringing value to the Club and its partners as well as assisting in delivery of the Club’s strategic messages.
Executive, Social Media Producer – McLaren Racing
You will report into the Manager, Social Media, and work closely with the rest of the social media and content teams to deliver against McLaren Racing’s commercial and communication objectives.
Football Administration Executive – The Premier League
We are looking to appoint a Football Administration Executive who will support and enhance the effectiveness of our core work functions within Football Administration. The role will work collaboratively across internal teams, Premier League Clubs and various external stakeholders such as the English Football League, The Football Association, Women’s Super League, National League, and Professional Footballers Association.
Disability Manager – Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
The post holder will be tasked with developing a department strategy that sets out the actions we will take to help remove barriers and improve outcomes and opportunities for disabled people. The post holder will predominantly work daytime hours but will be required to work evenings or weekends.
Senior Commercial Operations Manager – Ryder Cup, DP World Tour
Work within the Ryder Cup Operations team to plan and deliver the operational benefits of all Ryder Cup commercial family, ensure the execution of these benefits meet all stakeholders expectations and Ryder Cup guidelines.
Women’s Game Communications Manager – The Football Association
Our comms team are currently looking for freelance comms expertise, available immediately to support a significant peak of season activity over the coming months. The role will be reporting to our Head of Media Relations and Head of Women’s Football Communications.
Content Producer – Cage Warriors
We are looking for a content manager to lead our storytelling across our social platforms (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Snap and Twitter). We’re looking to shine a spotlight on our incredible athletes, beyond their time in the cage, and we need an incredible content creator to help us take our storytelling to the next level.
Digital Technology Manager – Formula E
We are seeking an enthusiastic Digital Technology Manager to join our team and support various departments across all their digital platforms. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to expand their knowledge in AWS management, Auth0, AWS streaming platforms, and MediaLive/Connect. If you’re passionate about learning and eager to take ownership, this role is perfect for you.
Ticketing Support Assistant – The Jockey Club
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Ticketing Support Assistant to join our Business Services team ensuring that all aspects of the Ticketing platform are setup, configured and maintained to optimise effectiveness.
BRANDS
Account Manager Sports & Entertainment – Hilton
The Account Manager Sports & Entertainment will proactively manage and grow key accounts for Hilton Worldwide. The role will look after these accounts on a national, regional, and global basis, where relevant and be accountable for the performance of their account portfolio.
Senior creative – JD Sports Fashion
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior creative to join our team. An ideal candidate will have a track record in leading campaigns and developing and leading junior members team. You’ll also be involved in a conceptualising idea, budget managing, pitching concepts, being on set for productions and delivering on brand & on budget campaigns. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing team, working for Europe’s largest sportswear retailer and the most exciting brands in the world.
Director, Communications, Entertainment – EMEA, Authentic Brands Group
Reporting to the SVP, Integrated Marketing – Entertainment EMEA, the Director, Communications is responsible for managing the non-media communication strategies and activities of brand David Beckham (DB), Iconic Images and other Entertainment brands to support business growth, ongoing brand positioning and reputation management.
MEDIA
PR & Communications Manager – The Athletic
We are looking for a PR & Communications Manager to apply their skills and implement a public relations strategy to raise awareness of our soccer journalism, talent and ongoing campaigns and initiatives to help drive our UK and International growth. Reporting to the Senior Director of Growth, the PR & Communications Manager will place stories about The Athletic soccer journalism, projects and develop launch plans for campaigns that highlight our brand messages.
Managing Director – Project Football
Project Football is seeking an experienced and dynamic Managing Director to lead the growth and development of its football publishing platforms. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of commercial and editorial success in the media industry, as well as a passion for football and an understanding of social media platforms.
Sports Editor – MailOnline
Working with the Global Publisher of Sport and Digital Head of Sport, you will be required to create and co-ordinate world-class content on MailOnline and across our social media channels on a daily basis, while leading a talented team of editors and reporters.
OTHER
Digital Experience Lead – Square Mile Sport
In this role we are looking for someone who can use their previous experience and expertise in providing a world class experience and service for our app users from some of the world’s largest corporations and be invested in improving the platform community’s engagement and retention.
TOM’S TOP JOB
Senior creative – JD Sports Fashion
Last week it was a role at size?, this week it’s JD Sports for similar reasons. In this role you’ll get to work with some of the biggest sportswear brands in the worlds and shape nationwide social, TV and OOH campaigns (remeber this?) that generate serious eyeballs. Plus free shoes and clothes, presumably.
Apply here – good luck!
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