Job Description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Preston North End Football Club for a talented and creative individual with a passion for content creation to join the media team and lead on producing engaging content for, and management of all the club's social media channels on matchdays and day-to-day.

Salary

From 28,000 to 30,000 per annum depending on knowledge and experience

Duties

Manage the club's social media channels which includes planning, creating and publishing content across all platforms, including the men's first team and academy accounts. Producing content for the club's social media channels on a matchday, including the filming and posting of vertical video content before and after matches. Working closely with the Design lead by briefing with any graphic requirements for the social media channels. Working closely with the Video & Content Producer to assist in creating engaging video content on a regular basis for all social media channels. Community management. Respond to comments, messages and feedback from supporters to foster engagement and manage brand reputation. Performance analysis. Track and analyse data to measure effectiveness of campaigns and content, spot trends, and generate reports with insights for improvement. Ensure all online messaging and branding are consistent with the club's voice and values across all platforms. Flexibility considered across certain platforms such as TikTok. Assist in creating comprehensive social media strategies aligned with overall club objectives to increase brand awareness, engagement and sales. Work with the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion team to promote and dedicate specific matchdays and non-matchdays to raise awareness and our commitment to Inclusion and anti-discrimination. Work with the rest of the media team to create content ideas for social media and regularly plan several weeks and months ahead with the department content calendar. Work closely with the club's photographer for specific requests for content. Ensure all communication is as Inclusive as possible, both internally and externally.
The above job description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of Preston North End FC.

Essential Core Experiences and Skills required

1. Previous experience managing social media platforms, ideally within football or sport in general.

2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

3. A creative instinct and an eye for content that resonates.

4. Organised and experienced in planning and working with time constraints.

5. Strong knowledge of English football including the Championship.

6. Ability to work well and collaborate as part of a team.

7. Very strong understanding and awareness of using platforms such as X, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok and creating content to suit each of them.

What can you expect in return

Further training and development opportunities.
Complimentary PNE season tickets(s) for each League fixture.
Access to staff discounts.
Onsite parking.
Appropriate training for the role.
A club uniform
You will also benefit from working with an outstanding team of accomplished professionals across a range of diverse, exciting, and varied departments.

Find out more by visiting our website: www.pne.com

Location

You will be based at the Preston North End FC First Team Training Ground, Euxton Lane, Euxton, Chorley, PR7 6FA. The role also requires you to travel to other Club operated premises including the Stadium and other various locations nationwide to perform matchday duties.

Working hours

Your hours of work will be between 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday of which half an hour will be allowed for a lunch break, plus all home and away match events. The minimum working week is 37.5 hours. On occasions, your role may necessitate longer hours than your contracted number, however, the hours are dictated by the responsibilities of the role.

How to apply

Please follow the link to apply for the role: https://bit.ly/PNE-SMM

The closing date for the role is Thursday 11th December at 5pm.

Shortlisting and invitations to interview will be sent out on Friday 12th December.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 18th and Friday 19th December 2025.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount On-site parking Store discount
Work Location: In person