Posted: 19 July 2024
Link to Apply: https://cricket.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/7/home/requisition/1783?c=cricket
The Role
We are currently seeking two innovative individuals to play a part in the Big Bash League (W/BBL) as our Digital Content Specialists. One position will be solely dedicated to the Melbourne Renegades while the other to the Melbourne Stars. These positions will play a critical role in working alongside the Media & Communications Managers to create digital content that aligns with the Melbourne Renegades and Melbourne Stars brands for their social media channels and website.
It’s an exciting time to be involved in Cricket, as the Big Bash League (BBL) and Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) continue to grow and are now the most watched and fourth most-watched sporting leagues in Australia on a per-game basis.
The successful candidates must be available to work out of hours and weekends from October to January.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Deliver and lead on content for the club’s website and Facebook, Twitter (BBL & WBBL), TikTok and Instagram platforms
- Work in collaboration with the club’s Communications/Digital team to deliver content within deadlines and publish on social media channels
- Attend matches, club events, training sessions and commercial sponsor activities for the purposes of producing content and managing social platforms
- Assist the club’s marketing and membership staff in the promotion of ticketing and membership packages
- As required, assist in delivery of match day broadcast requirements and other media and communications opportunities
- Assist the Digital team by drafting/creating member and fan eDMs using Salesforce Marketing Cloud
- Provide support on generating PR and media opportunities within the season
- Assist with general administration duties of the Club’s business
About You
The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in a similar role, ideally with a major sporting team, and be able to work professionally and efficiently with high profile athletes. They will have advanced knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, strong CMS and VMS skills and have the ability to send eDMs using marketing campaign tools (Salesforce Marketing Cloud preferred). Above all else, the successful candidate will be a strong time manager with the ability to work to tight deadlines and demonstrated capability to work as part of a team, but with a level of autonomy and initiative.
To be considered, you will meet the below criteria:
- Tertiary qualification or similar in media, communications or marketing
- Previous experience in a similar role, ideally with a major sporting team
- Established knowledge in social media management and content production for platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok
- Proficient in Adobe Photoshop
- Strong understanding of cricket
- Strong CMS and VMS skills (Sitecore and Brightcove preferred)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Current Victorian Employee Working with Children Check (or arranged on appointment)
- Valid Driver’s Licence and access to a vehicle
The Benefits
We’re one big collaborative team and we encourage a good work life balance through flexible working. We have a hybrid model of working arrangements with the flexibility for our People to work from our home, the CitiPower Centre, as well as from their home.
Our People benefits include tickets to sporting events (yes, including the cricket), onsite gym access, salary packaging, corporate health insurance, corporate partner discounts, flexible working arrangements and more!
About Us
Based at the state of the art CitiPower Centre in St Kilda, Cricket Victoria (CV) is one of Victoria’s leading sporting organisations and is the governing body for the game of cricket in Victoria. From grassroots cricket to the elite teams – the Victorian Men’s and Women’s Cricket Teams, Melbourne Renegades and Melbourne Stars – Cricket Victoria nurtures and promotes the development and success of the sport for all Victorians.
If you have the credentials, demonstrated experience and qualifications for this role, please apply by clicking on the “Apply Now” button and ensure you include a cover letter and resume.
Applications close Tuesday 30 July 2024 at 11.59pm.
At Cricket Victoria, we embrace diversity in gender, age, ethnicity, disability, religion and sexual orientation. We are committed to providing a safe environment for children across Australian Cricket and we also offer a flexible work environment for all employees.
We measure ourselves on our ideals – “Leading the Game”; our shared ideals have the power to create positive change and deliver excellence for our customers, colleagues, and communities. Our people value integrity, connection, accountability, respect and excellence.
We require all applicants to undergo background checks and screening prior to or during any appointment. Australian Cricket’s Commitment Statement to Safeguarding Children and Young People can be found at www.cricketaustralia.com.au/safeguarding
