Executive, Communications in Liverpool

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our Liverpool FC team as an Executive, Communications on a fixed term contract.

In this role you will play a fundamental part in assisting in the enhancement of the Club’s reputation within key markets.

You will support Communications Managers and the wider team in the activation, evaluation and monitoring of creative and strategic communications plans and will play a hands‑on role, which requires a high level of attention to detail.

What will you be doing?

• Be responsible for supporting the implementation of communications plans for commercial, operations and club‑wide projects.
• You will engage with the relevant internal stakeholders to ensure all communications touchpoints are maximised and the overall activity dovetails into the wider department/club PR planner.
• Evaluate campaigns and approaches using industry standard tools, such as Meltwater, to monitor and evaluate PR & Comms campaigns.
• Build effective working relationships and network with colleagues, partners and media.
• Contribute ideas and insights to the communications planning process.
• Support in the management and attend player appearances and assist in Club photocalls and manage these sessions in line with the photography brief.
• Create engaging and accurate news stories and features for the media.
• Some elements of location management.
• Work with and maintain media lists.
• Liaising on a daily basis with Club departments and the media, often via telephone and email.
• Relationship building and networking with colleagues, partners and media.
• Monitoring the media, including newspapers, magazines, journals, broadcasts, newswires and blogs, for opportunities for the Club.
• Providing support for Club announcements – e. g. financial results, senior appointments etc.
• Manage the filming request process from beginning to end, including liaising with broadcasters and production companies as well as internal stakeholders.
• Collating, analysing and evaluating media coverage.
• Preparing regular PR reports for use by internal stakeholders and partners.
• Researching, writing and distributing press releases.
• Where required, attend Club photocols and manage these sessions in line with the photography brief.
• Event management, including player appearances, community and promotional events.
• Manage press interviews with players/legends.
• Research to support Club campaigns/reactions.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders across the club to compile matchday comms including matchday itinerary and matchday programme content.
• Supporting commercial partner activity for allocated partners.
• Contributing to LFC Linked In page.
• Managing awards tracker for Club nominations and producing comms for any wins.
• Contribute to team creative sessions which inform PR Strategy.
• General team admin incl. comms planner, reporting, appearances, photography booking, weekly team meeting.

Who are we looking for?

• PR / Communications experience
• Experience supporting communications or PR campaigns across multiple areas
• Proven ability to work with media and stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to create engaging, accurate content for different audiences
• Strong relationship‑building and networking skills
• Experience in event management.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced environment such as sports or media

Why should you apply?

This is a Fixed‑Term Contract opportunity for a period of 12 months, working 35 hours per week. Your main base is our Head Office in Liverpool City Centre.

We offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays and the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days) and access to our benefits kit bag which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme matching up to 5.5%
• Life Assurance Cover
• Free financial guidance and mortgage advice
• Car salary sacrifice scheme for affordable driving
• Cycle to Work scheme to keep you active
• Purchase season ticket loans for easier commuting
• Exclusive shopping discounts & cashback with top retailers
• Will Writing Service for future planning
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
• Medicash Health Cash Plan for everyday healthcare needs
• Volunteering opportunities to give back to the community
• Special LFC perks – retail discounts, partner offers, free LFCTV GO access, and priority tickets for matches, events & concerts
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