Digital Media Officer - Men's Academy

Location: Cobham Training Ground

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Closing date: 5th August 2026

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the position may be filled before the listed closing date. To avoid missing out, please submit your application at your earliest convenience.

Shape the Story of Our Academy

We're looking for a creative and proactive Academy Digital Media Officer to lead the Academy's digital content and communications activity. This is an exciting opportunity to showcase the journeys of our young players and staff through engaging social, video and written content, while helping to strengthen connections with players, parents and key stakeholders. Working at the heart of the Academy, you'll bring our stories to life and help grow our digital audience across multiple platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and publish engaging content across Academy digital channels, including social media, website articles, match reports, photography and video
• Lead content planning and delivery to drive audience growth, engagement and reach
• Support live matchday coverage with updates, clips and reactive content
• Manage and grow the Academy's social media presence, with a particular focus on Instagram
• Capture photography and content at training sessions, fixtures, events and Academy activities
• Monitor content performance and use insights to optimise future campaigns
• Deliver clear and effective communications for parents, players and stakeholders
• Produce internal communications including newsletters, announcements and presentations
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Academy and wider Club on content and communications projects

What We're Looking For

• Experience creating engaging digital content that delivers strong audience engagement and growth
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to adapt content for different audiences
• Experience planning, scheduling and delivering content campaigns
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, trends and best practice, particularly Instagram
• Photography, mobile content creation and storytelling skills
• Ability to analyse performance data and use insights to improve content effectiveness
• Strong relationship-building skills and confidence working with players, parents and stakeholders
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of football and player development environments is desirable
• Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CMS platforms and social media management tools is advantageous
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends in line with Academy fixtures and events

Our Expectations:

• To embody the club’s BLUE behaviours (Brave, Lead, Unity, Edge) in the approach to work and interaction with others
• To adhere to the club’s policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR.
• To act as an ambassador for diversity, equality, and inclusion, and demonstrate a positive commitment by treating others fairly in line with our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and reporting any acts of discrimination through appropriate channels
• To create a safe environment and act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are either in your care or attending club premises, and report any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead
• To report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the HR Department

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.

Chelsea FC is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate.