Job Description

Title:

Media Manager

Reports To:

Chairman and Commercial Manager

Location:

EBB Stadium

Hours:

40 hours per week, Compulsory Saturday games and Weekday evening games.

Salary:

27,000

About ATFC:

Aldershot Town Football Club is a proud and historic football club competing in the National League. The club is rooted in the heart of the local community and driven by a passion for football, development, and innovation. With a thriving Men's First Team and growing Women's and Academy programmes, we are looking to build a future that celebrates success both on and off the pitch.

Driving License and Car Essential

Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic, creative, and dedicated Media Manager to lead the Club's media and communications strategy. The ideal candidate will be passionate about football, highly organised, and capable of producing engaging content across various platforms. This is a pivotal role that covers the full spectrum of club communications--from matchday coverage and press liaison to social media strategy and video production.

The Media Manager will also take a lead role in expanding our media output across Women's and Academy football, by building and mentoring an internship network to provide high-quality, multi-platform coverage across all club departments.

Driving License and personal vehicle are compulsory for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Club Communications & Media Relations

Act as the primary point of contact for all media enquiries. Coordinate and manage press conferences, interviews, and press accreditation for matches. Prepare and distribute press releases, club statements, and official announcements. Build and maintain strong relationships with local, regional, and national media.
2. Content Creation & Digital Strategy

Plan, create, and publish engaging content across the club's website, social media channels, and digital platforms. Cover all Men's First Team matches with live text commentary, post-match interviews, match reports, previews, and behind-the-scenes content. Work closely with the First Team Manager and staff to coordinate internal communications and media access. Produce and edit video content including interviews, highlights, and promotional material.
3. Website & Social Media Management

Update and manage the club website with news, fixtures, results, player profiles, and commercial content. Develop and implement a clear and consistent social media strategy to grow engagement and audience. Monitor analytics and performance metrics to adapt strategies and increase visibility.
4. Women's & Academy Coverage

Build and oversee a media internship programme designed to support coverage of the Women's and Academy teams. Provide mentorship and guidance to interns and volunteers to maintain a high standard of output. Ensure regular updates, match coverage, and content is produced for Women's and Academy social media and web platforms.
5. Matchday Duties

Attend all First Team fixtures (home and away) and provide full media coverage including live updates, interviews, and post-match reports. Liaise with opposition media teams, league officials, and matchday personnel to coordinate matchday media operations. Manage media accreditation on matchdays(where applicable). Print accurate team-sheets in a timely manner.
6. Additional Duties

Assist commercial and marketing teams with promotional campaigns, sponsorship activation, and branding. Support ticketing and fan engagement campaigns. Ensure consistent tone and voice across all club communication.
Requirements:

Essential:

Experience in a media, journalism, or communications role--preferably in a sports or football environment. Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills. Strong understanding of social media platforms, trends, and content creation. Ability to film and edit video content using standard editing software. Ability to work evenings and weekends in line with the football calendar. Strong time management and organisational skills. Passion for football and alignment with the values of Aldershot Town FC.
Desirable:

Previous experience working within a football club or sports organisation. Knowledge of the National League and lower-tier football structures. Experience mentoring or managing junior staff or interns. Understanding of graphic design tools (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite or Canva).
How to Apply:

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to secretary@theshots.co.uk with the subject line "Media Manager Application - [Your Name]".

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking Store discount
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person