Surrey Cricket: Communications and Content Executive (Women’s Team) (Deadline – Jan 4)

Who Are We

Surrey County Cricket Club is committed to making sure cricket is a game for everyone. We believe that cricket should be based on the concepts of fair play, teamwork, and meritocracy and we know that there is work to do to make cricket truly accessible. We are looking for people to join us on the journey of handing cricket over to future generations as the most inclusive and diverse sport in the world.

The Position

A new position in the business, your role will be to lead the content creation and communications responsibilities for the newly professional Surrey women’s team. The role will see you work closely with the team, creating social media content to showcase the skills and the personalities of the side; providing live social media updates on matchdays; responsible for completing matchday media obligations as well as working to showcase the new team across traditional PR and social channels.

You will play a key role in telling the stories of the team on and off the pitch as we build a loyal fanbase for the new team.

Requirements

What you’ll do

Working within the Communications Team you will lead the external communications of the women’s team.

You will be responsible for generating social media content across the women’s first team, second team and talent pathway.

This will include:

• Matchday live updates
• Assisting with media opportunities and enquiries
• Writing press releases to promote the team
• Working with the Head of Comms to set key messaging for the team
• Creating match highlights packages, optimised for different social media channels and audiences
• Finding innovative ways to showcase the players’ personalities and their stories
• Leading on written content for the Surrey women’s cricket monthly newsletters
• Working with the Comms and marketing teams to grow the fanbase of the new team
• Working with the Partnerships team to fulfil sponsor obligations

The Person

The successful candidate will have the following experience / skills / qualities:

Technical Qualities:

• Excellent written skills
• Experience in creating social media content
• Video editing skills using Adobe Premiere Pro or similar
• Proficiency in graphic design, using Adobe Photoshop or similar
• Experience of shooting stills and video on phone or a digital camera in a professional environment
• Strong proof-reading skills with excellent spelling and grammar

Personal Qualities:

• Ability to work under high pressure
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience working with high profile individuals or talent
• A team-player and able to communicate well with others

You will be expected to be available to work on the majority of Surrey women’s domestic fixtures – home and away – as well as international matchdays at the Kia Oval throughout the summer, this will include late evenings and weekends.

Benefits

Up to £30,000 dependant on experience

5% Club Bonus Scheme

23 days holiday increasing to 28 days based on length of service

Non-Contributory Pension scheme / Private Health Care

Membership for domestic games, Tickets for International Games and loads more

To Apply

We want to make all opportunities at Surrey County Cricket Club accessible to anyone who wants to apply. If submitting a written application is not the best way to tell us about your skills and experience, please let us know and we will discuss it with you.

Please apply by sending a cover letter and CV outlining why you are suitable for this role. Closing date for applications is Sunday 5th January at 5pm.

At Surrey County Cricket Club, we really understand the importance of different voices, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds within all workforces. Our workforce is no different and we strongly encourage applications from members of minority groups and all sections of the community.

If you think you might have these skills but are not 100% sure, please do still apply and let us decide. We know that people often rule themselves out of interesting opportunities assuming that others will be more successful but please don’t be that person. We want to hear from the widest cross-section of the community.

Surrey County Cricket Club is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and adults at risk that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a process of vetting, including the disclosure of criminal records if required and the seeking of references. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our organisation