Job Description

PURPOSE
We are seeking a proactive, experienced, and highly adaptable Content & Digital Manager to join our dynamic Communications & Content team for the busy summer cricket season. This is a crucial role designed to significantly enhance our capacity during a period of intense international and domestic cricket. You will be instrumental in delivering high-quality content, maintaining our strong media presence, and ensuring seamless operational coverage across key events.
This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a self-starter with a deep understanding of cricket to contribute directly to the success of England teams and the wider game during our peak period.
WHO WE ARE
The England and Wales Cricket Board is the national governing body for all cricket in England and Wales, supporting the game at every level - from grassroots to professional.
We believe cricket is a force for good that can have an enduring impact on everyone's lives and we have an ambitious strategy to inspire a generation to say 'cricket is a game for me'. It provides great entertainment. It teaches important skills, both physical and social. It can help inclusion and social cohesion, bringing communities together.
The ECB welcomes applications from all backgrounds to ensure we deliver our Inspiring Generations strategy and fulfil our purpose to connect communities and improve lives through cricket.
OUR VALUES
Run on respect. We ensure our game is based on fairness, respect and decency.
Embrace enjoyment. We make sure everyone finds fun in the game.
Build belonging. We actively include so everyone can find a place in the game.
Progress with purpose. We stay open to change to keep the game moving forward.
YOU'LL BE DOING
Matchday Support:
Social Content:
Select, edit and publish engaging live clips during play across all England Cricket channels
Using live imagery and Photoshop templates to create and publish bespoke graphics to celebrate and amplify key player moments and milestones across all England Cricket channels
Utilise our live rights to create engaging compilation edits with successful and clear storytelling at its core
Work closely with our on-site videographer to discuss ideas and edits to maximise our unique pitch side angles across our platforms
Use our platforms to signpost and promote our in-play offering on web and app as well as our post-match highlights
Product Support:
Ensure correct and accurate showing and placement of in-play clips across website and app
Monitor and edit clip and video thumbnails, titling and tags on
Produce the in-app Story of the Day with bespoke and specifically curated in-play and on the ground clips from the day
Quality check, edit and publish the match or day's highlights to and app
Extra Responsibilities and involvements:
Support in the execution of the topline content planner focusing on key dates and relevant archive
Support in the upkeep of the website and app outside of matchdays, ensuring content is interesting, relevant and up-to-date
Spot, film, edit and publish engaging and viral moments from training sessions and matchdays
Work with our data analyst and search and share for trends and ideas across the sporting landscape to help improve and evolve our output
Support the team on selected shoots on training and matchdays during The Hundred
Assist with the publishing plans for our commercial partner content across the summer
Contribute to content ideation and brainstorming sessions looking ahead to the ICC Women's World Cup and the Men's Ashes
Support with output on social and product for the ICC Women's World Cup
YOU'LL HAVE
Experience of publishing content across social media channels and digital products (Web and App)
Experience working with and using Content Management systems and Video publishing software
Strong eye for detail and able to publish accurate copy quickly under pressur
Photoshop and video editing experience
Basic knowledge of tracking content performance
A keen eye for what is trending on social media and enthusiasm for coming up with new ideas
Hard worker with ability to adapt to different situations and enjoys working socially
YOU'LL RECEIVE
Competitive salary
Holiday - 25 days a year
Volunteering - 2 days a year
Pension - Non-contributory pension
Private medical insurance
Employee health cash-back plan
Long-term sickness insurance
Life assurance - four times your annual basic salary
Enhanced family leave and pay
OpenBlend - an innovative coaching and performance management tool
People Academy - a range of programmes and initiatives to help you develop and reach your potential
Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential access to expert services including counselling, wellbeing, and independent legal and financial advice
30% Castore discount
Cycle 2 Work Scheme
Season ticket loan
Preferential access to tickets to England and The Hundred games
Opportunities to be a part of and be involved in our Employee Resource groups: Women in Cricket Employee Network, Race in Cricket Employee Network, Social Equality in Cricket Employee Network, Cricketability Employee Network (formerly called the Disability in Cricket Employee Network) and LGBTQ+ Community in Cricket Employee NetworkOpenBlend - an innovative coaching and performance management tool
People Academy - a range of programmes and initiatives to help you develop and reach your potential
Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential access to expert services including counselling, wellbeing, and independent legal and financial advice
30% Castore discount
Cycle 2 Work Scheme
Season ticket loan
Preferential access to tickets to England and The Hundred games
Opportunities to be a part of and be involved in our Employee Resource groups: Women in Cricket Employee Network, Race in Cricket Employee Network, Social Equality in Cricket Employee Network, Cricketability Employee Network (formerly called the Disability in Cricket Employee Network) and LGBTQ+ Community in Cricket Employee Network