The West Coast Eagles Football Club is an iconic Australian sporting organisation with a proud history of success, more than 100,000 members and a passionate fanbase reaching all corners of the country. The club is represented by AFL, AFLW, WAFL and wheelchair teams and is based at a world-class administration and training facility at Mineral Resources Park in Lathlain. The West Coast Eagles’ impact stretches far beyond the field, too, with the club deeply invested in a broad range of community and regional programs across WA, as well as numerous charity organisations, including the Waalitj Foundation.
The Role
The club has a full-time opportunity for a Content and Media Coordinator with a strong writing background and understanding of the sports media landscape to join our team. Reporting to the Head of Communications and Media, the responsibilities include:
* Producing engaging and accurate written content for the club’s digital platforms, including news, features, match reports and media releases.
* Interviewing AFL, AFLW and WAFL players, coaches and staff to create content.
* Scripting for gameday, awards nights and club events.
* Assisting with social media content creation and photography at training sessions.
* Managing WAFL match-day media and broadcast requests.
* Responding to media enquiries in a timely and efficient manner.
* Coordinating media conferences and training vision opportunities.
* Assisting with AFLW/AFL match-day media management and content production.
* Building professional relationships with media while maintaining confidentiality.
* Collaborating across club departments for effective internal communication and to manage timely member and fan engagement.
Working for a footy club requires availability at matchdays on weekends and outside of normal business hours as necessary. Some interstate travel may be required. Flexibility around rostered days off during the week and enthusiasm to work across the AFL, AFLW and WAFL programs will be critical to success in this position.
The Recruit
If you’ve got a keen interest in footy, love to write and enjoy staying tuned in to the latest media narratives then you’re off to a good start. Knowledge and an appreciation for the West Coast Eagles’ history and players would be advantageous.
Ideally, you will also have:
* Proven ability to write clean and accurate copy to deadline or under time pressure.
* A flair for creative writing, commitment to honing your craft and adapting style for a variety of platforms and audiences.
* Understanding of the sports media environment in Western Australia and nationally.
* Strong work ethic, ability to prioritise projects and time management skills.
* Willingness to work weekends.
* Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and follow outlined processes.
* Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach.
* A tertiary degree in Journalism, Communications or Media studies.
* Experience delivering social media content in a professional environment and photography skills (preferred but not essential).
The Team
Football clubs are about people and relationships, and here you will join outstanding colleagues who are committed to taking the club forward. We have a shared ambition to be better every day and make progress, a strong sense of belonging to the blue and gold family, aspire to demonstrate elite standards and, just as importantly, enjoy what we do.
The Perks
* Tickets to every home AFL game at Optus Stadium and all AFLW home matches to share with family and friends.
* Opportunity to be involved in community projects and to support our charity partners.
* Free parking at the club and free lunch every Tuesday.
* Annual invites to the club’s night of nights, the John Worsfold Medal, and the AFL Season Launch.
* Access to the WCE Health and Wellbeing program and on-site gym facilities.
* Opportunities to undertake professional development to help you reach your career goals.
* Staff discounts at the WCE SuperStore and Aquila café.
* Special offers and discounts from our club partners
How to apply
Click on “Apply” to complete an application form via the Club’s website, please include a resume and covering letter detailing why you are the best person for this role.Please note that only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
Applications close at12 noon, Tuesday 28 January 2025.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunities
At WCE we are committed to achieving a diverse workforce, where our employees are treated fairly and with respect. We recognise that we are strengthened by the different skills and experience that people from diverse backgrounds provide and therefore we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, females, those identifying as LGBTIQ+, people of all ages and culturally diverse backgrounds.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People
WCE is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our care who access activities, programs, services or facilities for which the club is responsible for.
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