VACANCY: MEDIA MANAGER

Vacancy – Media Manager

Location: DCBL Stadium, Widnes (primary) Contract: Full-Time (flexible matchday hours required) Reports to: General Manager Location

Hours: 37.5 hours a week – including some evenings, weekends and holidays

Start Date: To be discussed at interview

Salary: To be discussed at interview

About the Role

Widnes Vikings are seeking a creative, driven and highly organised Media Manager to lead and elevate the club’s media output across all platforms.

This is a fast-paced and high-impact role at the heart of a professional rugby league environment. You will capture the energy of matchday, tell authentic stories and drive engagement with supporters, partners and the wider community.

The successful candidate will lead a proactive media strategy that supports the club’s operational and commercial objectives, strengthens its reputation and enhances how the club is seen, heard and experienced — both on and off the field.

Key Responsibilities

Matchday Media

· Lead all media operations on matchdays

· Capture and publish live content across social platforms

· Coordinate photography, video and post-match coverage

· Manage live updates, highlights and key moments

· Support broadcasters and press with media requirements

Media & Press

· Generate positive press coverage for the club

· Liaise daily with local, regional and national media

· Manage all press and media enquiries

· Edit and produce the club’s matchday programme, weekly newsletter and Business Club Monthly email packages.

· Maintain strong working relationships with media contacts

· Monitor media trends and adapt strategy accordingly

Day-to-Day Content

· Plan and deliver a consistent, high-quality content schedule

· Produce engaging video, graphic and written content

· Manage and grow social media channels

· Capture training sessions, behind-the-scenes content and player features

· Develop compelling storytelling around players, staff, fans and partners

Strategy & Growth

· Develop and implement media strategies to grow reach and engagement

· Create content aimed targeted to specific age groups

· Work closely with commercial teams to maximise partner exposure

· Analyse performance data and report on impact

· Identify creative opportunities and emerging trends in sports media

Club & Community

· Promote community programmes and club initiatives from our Foundation

· Support sponsorship activation through media coverage

· Strengthen relationships with supporters and key stakeholders

· Contribute to the wider objectives and vision of the club

About You

We are looking for someone who:

· Has experience in sports media, digital content or a similar role

· Understands social media trends and audience behaviour

· Can film, edit and produce high-quality photo and video content

· Works confidently under pressure in live sporting environments

· Is proactive, creative and full of ideas

· Has excellent communication and organisational skills

· Has a genuine passion for rugby league or professional sport

Desirable Skills & Experience

· Full, clean driving licence

· Ability to manage competing priorities

· Experience managing brand identity across platforms

· Understanding of commercial sponsorship delivery

· Graphic design and motion graphics experience

· Proven track record of delivering creative campaigns aligned to commercial or strategic objectives

· Experience working collaboratively across departments

· Strong written communication and proofreading skills

· Experience using content management systems

Safeguarding & Compliance

Widnes Vikings are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

This role may involve working with young people and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974), and applicants must disclose all convictions, including spent convictions.

What We Offer

The opportunity to work at the heart of a professional rugby league club.

· A creative role with genuine impact on club growth

· A collaborative environment with ambitious goals

· The chance to shape the club’s media future