Multimedia & Marketing Executive

Position Overview:

Colchester United Football Club is seeking a talented and passionate individual to join our dynamic Media, Marketing and Communications team as a Multimedia and Marketing Executive. In this role, you will play a vital role in creating and delivering engaging multimedia content to enhance the club’s brand presence and engage with our fanbase. You will take our First Team and Academy coverage to a new level, engaging the club s supporters with these vital aspects of the football club s future success.

You will also work closely with various departments to capture, edit, and distribute multimedia content across multiple platforms, including Col U TV, social media, website, match programmes and matchday screens. You will also contribute to the smooth running of the department on a matchday, ensuring broadcast and media requirements are met for visiting members of the press, both nation and local.

Key Responsibilities:

• Multimedia Content Creation:
• Capture high-quality photos, videos, audio and written content during training sessions, matches, events, and community activities to be published across various outlets.
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team to generate innovative multimedia content ideas that align with the club’s brand and marketing objectives.
• Edit and enhance multimedia content using industry-standard software to ensure professional and visually appealing output.
• Develop creative and engaging graphics, animations, and visual elements to support various digital platforms and promotional campaigns.

Content Management:

• Organize and maintain an extensive multimedia library, ensuring easy accessibility and efficient content retrieval.
• Assist in the scheduling and distribution of multimedia content across different channels, including Col U TV, social media platforms, the club’s website, and matchday screens, ensuring that all commercial activities are driven via these channels.
• Collaborate with other team members to develop and implement content strategies that drive fan engagement and promote brand awareness.
• Monitor and analyse content performance metrics to identify trends, gather insights, and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.

Social Media:

• Contribute to the planning and execution of social media campaigns, ensuring consistency in messaging and branding across all platforms ensuring the club s commercial messages are consistently well pitched.
• Create and publish multimedia content for social media channels, including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
• Engage with fans by responding to comments, messages, and inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Stay up to date with social media trends, emerging platforms, and best practices to continuously optimize content strategies.

Matchday Support:

• Assist in capturing and editing multimedia content during matchdays, including pre-match activities, live match updates, and post-match reactions.
• Coordinate with the media team and photographers to ensure comprehensive coverage of all key moments during matches.
• Support the live streaming and broadcasting of matches, ensuring smooth operation of multimedia equipment and troubleshooting technical issues when necessary.
• Manage the Matchday Big Screen schedule and advertising content.

Qualifications and Skills:

• A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Multimedia, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related field would be desirable.
• Strong proficiency in multimedia content creation and editing tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects), Final Cut Pro, or similar software.
• Experience in photography and videography, with a keen eye for capturing engaging moments and telling compelling stories.
• Knowledge of social media platforms, content management systems, and analytics tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt content style and tone for different platforms and audiences.
• Good understanding of football and familiarity with Colchester United Football Club.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate matchday and event coverage, including weekends and evenings.

Joining Colchester United Football Club as a Multimedia and Marketing Executive offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the club’s digital presence and engage with a passionate fanbase. If you have a creative mindset, a love for football, and a passion for creating compelling multimedia content, we invite you to apply for this exciting role.

Department: Media

Salary £27,000 per annum

Working hours 40 per week, including home and away matchdays

Reporting to: Head of Media

Please include your CV and a covering letter as part of your application