Organisation Hartlepool United FC Salary Competitive Location Hartlepool United Football Club, TS24 8BZ Contract type Permanent (Full time) Closing date 16 June 2025 Job Description Hartlepool United Football Club is seeking to recruit a dedicated and forward-thinking individual to join our team in the form of Media Officer.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in overseeing all media relations, operations, and content creation – maintaining high-standard association between the Club and its fanbase through the form of captivating and informative content.
The role is designed for someone with a will to want to implement the above – as well as someone with an innovative and solution-focussed mindset, who possesses exceptional communication skills.
An ability to adapt to varying footballing circumstances whilst maintaining a positive outlook is essential and the successful candidate will be able to efficiently manage an array of social media platforms whilst delivering information in a clear and engageable manner through the lens of a community-focussed professional football
club.
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
- Responsible for overseeing media relations, operations, and content creation for Hartlepool United Football Club and its social media channels.
- Creating high-standard social platform content which aligns with the Club’s strategy.
- Introducing new, innovative approaches to drive the Club’s online following and build fan engagement.
- Implement and manage key media campaigns and work closely with all Club staff to ensure that PR targets are met.
- Identify and use new trends and methods to communicate with supporters and sponsors on behalf of the Club, overseeing regular updating of the Club’s website and social media channels.
- To liaise with the Club Secretary regards operational matters including, but not limited to, the announcement of player signings and matchday schedules.
- To comply with all National League, FA, and Club regulations with regards to public relations, media etc.
- Act as the lead contact for all external media requests, as well as managing matchday media commitments and liaising with press to ensure smooth and fluid communications.
- Effectively communicate and manage the flow of information of football related news content for the first team and men’s academy.
- Identify data capture opportunities across all digital platforms.
- Liaise with matchday media volunteers and content capturers to ensure high standard output.
- To undertake any other duties as reasonably requested.
Other Responsibilities
- To consistently act in a manner which supports and upholds the Club’s values, acting as a positive role
model whilst encouraging and promoting supporter and community engagement.
- To be present at all First Team fixtures and Club events where required.
- Travel to and from locations including Victoria Park, TS24 8BZ, Durham University, DH1 3SE, and other locations if required, meaning a driving license is necessary.
- Develop a network of Volunteers and Interns to help nurture a pathway of future professional talent.
- Assist with other areas as well as miscellaneous duties as deemed necessary.