Do you love sports and social media? Quick Staff UK is pleased to be the recruitment partner of Newport Dragons RFC. On their behalf, we're looking for an ambitious Media and Content Manager to join their friendly and dynamic team. Primary base for this role is in Newport, but also the club’s training base in Ystrad Mynach. Plus, the successful candidate will travel to senior fixtures as required. You will be responsible for developing and executing the club's content strategy across all platforms. This role requires an individual capable of delivering compelling content that resonates with our client's supporter base and partners.

Key Requirements:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive content strategy that aligns with the club’s brand and commercial/community objectives.
• Manage the delivery of all editorial and video content on club channels throughout the playing season and at all other times.
• Oversee and produce editorial and video content to cover the activities of the teams.
• Produce high-quality, engaging, and original content across various platforms, including digital and social media, that supports the club in achieving its ambitious targets across retail, stadia, and partnerships.
• Ensure all content is consistent in tone, style, and quality, reflecting the club’s brand and voice.
• Develop and oversee the execution of strategies to deepen engagement with fans, enhancing their connection to the club through compelling storytelling and interactive content.
• Prioritise the adoption of data, analytics, and insight to continually refine and improve content strategies.
• Implement initiatives that celebrate and amplify fan-generated content.
• Identify and help manage relationships with external content creators, and partners, to enhance content quality and reach.
• Collaborate with media to ensure optimal coverage and visibility for the club to grow the club’s fanbase to support its objectives.
• Be able to influence and negotiate with department heads on the correct approach to content and channels, based upon a clear knowledge of industry and best practices.
• Stay updated with the latest content creation tools and technologies, incorporating them to enhance the content production process.
• Attend all senior home fixtures and travel with the team to away games, to ensure full and expansive coverage across all channels.
• Be the point of contact for media enquiries – both live broadcasters and written media.
• Assist with the pre-match and post-match interviews when required.
• Ensure audio and camera equipment is functioning, and edit and publish post-match content to meet tight deadlines.

Key Requirements:

• Experience in content creation and management, preferably within the sports industry.
• A valid UK driving licence is required for this role.
• Strong storytelling and editorial skills with a keen eye for detail.
• The ability to source, research and produce new and engaging content for channels on a daily basis.
• Proficient in content creation tools and software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, CMS platforms)
• Excellent understanding of social media platforms, algorithms, and best practices.
• Exceptional project management and organisational skills.
• An innovative working style, creative flair, exceptional communication, and interpersonal skills and relationship management.
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment.
• A massive passion for rugby and an understanding of the sport and its culture.

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