Organisation Manchester City Salary Competitive Location Manchester, UK Contract type Permanent (Full time) Closing date 13 March 2026 Job Description Closing Date of Applications – 13 March 2026
Please note, this role requires matchday working and frequent travel
Our Story
Established in 2013, City Football Group (CFG) is the world’s leading private owner and operator of football clubs, with twelve clubs across five continents within the CFG family. CFG also invests in other football related businesses and serves as a global commercial platform for our partners, whilst fulfilling our purpose of empowering better lives through football on a local and global scale, consistent with what “City” football has meant to people for over a century.
Our purpose is to empower better lives through football. We are proud of the role City Football Group clubs play in their localities, delivering positive economic, social and environmental impact through our operations and through programmes and activities that bring about meaningful, lasting change.
The Role
The Football Communications Executive will assist with the management of the Club’s external communications functions, particularly on football operations.
Your Impact
Assist in the management of all communications regarding football operations - match day media, press conferences and media appearances.
Support in facilitating media interviews in accordance with the Club’s commitments with broadcasters/governing bodies, and when appropriate you will promote the Club and service external media needs.
Be responsible for all media accreditation duties at the Club.
Facilitate filming and media requests at City Football Academy to include MCFC and MCWFC First Team, Elite Development Squad, Academy and commercial.
Attend MCWFC first team matches as well as some MCFC and Academy fixtures where required.
Provide support and briefings to players, coaches, and staff on Club activities.
Support on the announcement of player signings across the Club and wider City Football Group.
Build relationships with external media and filter media enquiries among the wider team.
What we are looking for
Communications related degree or equivalent
Knowledge and awareness of the UK sports media scene.
Communications experience - writing and producing collateral, working on communications campaigns, managing events and handling the media
Possess strong communication skills that are clear, engaging and appropriate, mindful of tone and always aligned to the Club’s brand guidelines.
Strong interpersonal and networking skills, to create and maintain effective working relationships.
Highest level of integrity and discretion.
Full UK driving licence (desirable)
This Is Your City
As part of our team, you will be entitled to 26 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, private healthcare and dental cover, an annual discretionary bonus, plus a range of partnership and lifestyle discounts.