Marketing Media Manager Job In Pontefract

Job Description

Reference: P8JOB5709 | Specialist area: Marketing | Sector: Marketing

We are recruiting for an exciting opportunity which requires a marketing & media manager to strengthen the existing team of 3 and support the commercial director with rolling out the strategy. The organisation manages a variety of sports teams and whilst the team executes the marketing strategy, a manager is now required to manage the day-to-day work and delegation and bring structure and organisation to meet deadlines and prepare for sporting fixtures. This role has an increased focus on digital marketing and social media along with writing match reports. The whole team contributes to this; however, it will be a requirement of the marketing and media manager to write some reports and magazine content and also oversee the write-ups from the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with sporting teams to create and deliver content for the marketing plan focusing on digital activities, social media, website, and e-marketing activities.
• Manage the social media channels in collaboration with the media team.
• Handle sensitive news in a confidential and timely manner.
• Create content for online channels to promote events, networking, and community engagement in both written and video format.
• Collaborate with the Graphic Designer to deliver original and engaging artwork.
• Edit and write content for monthly magazines.
• Support the team in promoting and enhancing relationships with sporting partners, including writing partner stories and organizing partner media opportunities.
• Attend external events to promote a variety of sporting events.

Desirable Skills and Experience (not all essential)

• Experience in a marketing and media role, managing digital marketing, content creation, and implementation.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships with media.
• Experience of working or playing in a live sport.

The role will suit a highly organised person who can juggle numerous tasks while having the ability to prioritise workload when other projects come in that need quick attention.