Marketing Communications Executive

UK Office Altrincham Greater Manchester

WHO WE ARE...

SPORTFIVE is a global sports marketing agency that utilises the unique emotional power of sport to create and enable pioneering partnerships. We strategically and creatively connect brands rights-holders mediaplatformsand fans across a multitude of sports.

Whether its supporting football clubs to secure their next front of shirt sponsor curating deals for brands to showcase their advertising during games televised to millions across the world or representing the best talent in our industry connecting sport to incredible brands and partners is at the heart of what we do.

Want to find out more Check out our LinkedIn and Instagram pages for an insight into what we do and whatitslike to work here.

Having been voted the No.1 most attractive sports marketing agency to work for three consecutive yearswereincredibly proud of our culture and the people that help to nurture it. If you want to help shape the future of the sports industry then we want to hear from you.

YOUR NEW JOB...

As our new Marketing Communications Executive you will report to the UK Marketing Communications Manager and play a key role in supporting internal and external communication strategies for the UK market. Were looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual with a digital-first mindset who is eager to progress their Marketing Communications career within the sports industry.

This is a full-time role and you must be eligible to work in the UK.

AS OUR MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVE YOU WILLFOCUS ON TWO CORE AREAS...

External Communications

• Create and publish industry related content for the SPORTFIVE website.
• Collaborate with the Global Social Media Manager to ensure UK-related content is published across SPORTFIVE digital platforms.
• Support the development and distribution of corporate press releases.
• Assist in planning and delivering SPORTFIVE networking events.
• Develop award entry applications that align with business objectives.
• Work closely with the Global Marketing Communications team and other market leads to align messaging share best practices and ensure brand consistency.

Internal Communications

• Write and publish business news and updates through the employee intranet.
• Develop maintain and update the employee internal intranet.
• Collaborate with HR to create and distribute engaging HR-related updates.
• Produce a monthly internal newsletter.
• Organise and support the delivery of town hall meetings and other internal knowledge sharing development and networking initiatives such Employee Forum UK Womens Network and speaker opportunities.
• Work with the Office Co-ordinator to plan and execute company social events.

WHAT YOULL BRING...

• 1-2 years of experience in marketing communications journalism or a related field.
• A strong passion for sports marketing and the business of sport.
• Excellent writing skills with experience creating diverse content types such as articles press releases and digital content.
• Strong verbal communication skills with the confidence to engage with various stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of social media platforms and content marketing strategies.
• Experience in event planning and execution.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

WHAT YOULL GET FROM US...

As well as the opportunity to join an organisation that invests in and rewards its staff provides an enjoyable working environment and offers genuine responsibility and scope to shape a role and add real valueyoullalso get...

• 25 days annual leave anadditionalgifted day over the Christmas period

• Full Vitality health cover including dentalopticaland mental health support

• Enhanced family leave entitlements

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme

• Electric car scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Hybrid flexible working model

• A day off for moving houseor getting married

• Regular social events such as summer and Christmas parties

• Life assurance at x4 annual salary

• Employee Assistance Programme

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS...

If your CV and cover letter match whatwerelooking forwellbe in touch to invite you to the next stage. Depending on the role the first interview may take place via Microsoft Teams or through our video interview platform.

If you are unsuccessful at the application stagewelllet you know by email.

We want every candidate to have the chance to perform at their best. If you wouldbenefitfrom any adjustments during the recruitment process please let your HR contact know or reach out confidentially atso we can support you.

SPORTFIVEare proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We believe that different perspectives and experiences are the key to success. Our goal is to create an authentic and attractive work environment where everyone feels valued with a sense of belonging and encouraged to shape the future of the sports industry.

Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1