Reports to: Head of Content
Location: Premier League Offices, Paddington, W2 1HQ
The Premier League’s Digital team are looking for a Content Manager to lead the vision and operation for its new service, Premier League + (PL +). Working closely with the Head of Content and leads from Product, Marketing and Production, this role will be instrumental to the delivery of high-impact, audience-first content that drives engagement and growth with a key new pillar of the Premier League's digital proposition.
This is a fixed-term contract to help support the team with leading the content evolution of the Premier League's first direct to consumer proposition, PL +. The successful candidate will lead the greenlight commissioning process, devising a cross-genre framework harnessing multiple points of production to ensure every content decision is aligned to the overall vision for PL + within the Premier League.
The successful candidate will devise and execute a release strategy for content, making expert judgement calls and communicating decision-making to multiple stakeholders within the Premier League. They will also harness customer and market insight to ensure that every decision has the customer and customer journey at its heart.
We have a wide variety of responsibilities. These include organising the competition and its Handbook as well as managing the centralised broadcast and commercial rights. The work we do in conjunction with the Clubs also goes far beyond the 90 minutes. We support and provide a framework for youth development, we protect the organisation’s intellectual property, support the wider game and community programmes, undertake international development work and liaise with governing bodies and other leagues.
The Role
- Set the Editorial vision and strategy for Premier League +, harnessing multiple inputs and stakeholders to create the most compelling experience for fans.
- Define and lead a team of contributors responsible for the curation of Premier League + across the full breadth of the Premier League season, blending direct curation and management with defining and delegating key workflows to ensure a best in class, always-on delivery.
- Ensure all content used within Premier League + is of the best quality and compelling for the service, considering premium live and on demand as well as freemium supporting content.
- Identify future opportunities to develop and grow the content proposition on Premier League +, working in close alignment with PL Studios and with the wider digital team.
- Harness insight and audience data to maximise customer experience, frequency and retention across all the Premier League + apps and associated platforms.
- Work closely with content and product teams to help shape the ongoing build and design of the platform, including efficiencies and improvements with both CMS functionality and operative design and workflow.
- Work with digital marketing both in Singapore and the UK and Starhub’s broadcast team to maximise the promotion and visibility of Premier League +, always staying within the boundaries set by the Premier League’s Media department. Maintaining a key understanding of consumer attitudes and needs within the local market.
- Contribute to all internal communications and stakeholder management.
- Perform QA on all content to ensure the Premier League's exacting standards are upheld.
- Possess a good understanding of emerging industry trends and relevant benchmarks to help highlight future direction and development efforts.
Role Requirement
- Experience developing and curating high-impact content and media channels.
- Strong creative eye, including an eye for imagery and an appreciation of brand and creative.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to schedule and prioritise multiple work streams effectively.
- Understanding of rights frameworks, copyright and their implications for creating multimedia content.
- A motivated, proactive and ambitious individual with exceptional communication skills.
- Collaborative and open-minded team player with the confidence to deal with senior internal and external figures.
- Keen sports fan with a solid knowledge of the Premier League’s structure and context in the industry.
- Ability to demonstrate creative vision and identify innovative solutions.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
Premier League + Content Manager in London employer: The Premier League
The Premier League is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong commitment to inclusivity and employee development, staff have access to numerous growth opportunities and are encouraged to contribute to meaningful projects that impact communities worldwide. Located in the heart of London, employees enjoy a vibrant culture that celebrates diversity and fosters a sense of belonging, making it an ideal place for those seeking a rewarding career in IT support.