Media and PR Manager
| Company | Harlequins RFC | Job Type | Full Time |
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| Location | Twickenham, United Kingdom | Job Reference | PC10642 | |
| Salary | Competitive | Closing Date | Open until filled | |
| Industry | Clubs, Teams & Venues |
Job Details
Background
Skills & Experience Required
Applications must be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
Background
Founded in 1866, Harlequins is one of the oldest Rugby Clubs in England and their iconic shirt and brand is one of the most recognised global brands in sport. They are currently enjoying huge success on the pitch and sit at the top of the Aviva premiership table, have a number of key players in the revitalised England team, and can boast having the England captain in their squad.
As a result, Quins have recently announced the implementation of a new management restructure to strengthen its resources and capitalise on current and future commercial opportunities and to ensure their long term sustainability. This involves the introduction of a number of new positions across the Commercial and Administrative team, from executive through to director level placements.
Key Responsibilities
The Media & PR Manager will be charged with creating and implementing media and PR strategies for the Club through the operation of an effective media and PR service to acceptable professional standards.
Founded in 1866, Harlequins is one of the oldest Rugby Clubs in England and their iconic shirt and brand is one of the most recognised global brands in sport. They are currently enjoying huge success on the pitch and sit at the top of the Aviva premiership table, have a number of key players in the revitalised England team, and can boast having the England captain in their squad.
As a result, Quins have recently announced the implementation of a new management restructure to strengthen its resources and capitalise on current and future commercial opportunities and to ensure their long term sustainability. This involves the introduction of a number of new positions across the Commercial and Administrative team, from executive through to director level placements.
Key Responsibilities
The Media & PR Manager will be charged with creating and implementing media and PR strategies for the Club through the operation of an effective media and PR service to acceptable professional standards.
- Create and deliver synchronised PR strategies across all media platforms, both online and offline
- Support the development of the Club’s marketing and communication strategies
- Act as the key contact for the Club in relation to media and PR matters, attending club/partner meetings as required
- Create and source content for use across the Club’s programmes and campaigns
- Ensure the Club’s media obligations to tournament organisers, campaign objectives expectations are always met.
- Manage relationships with specialist, external consultants/suppliers to ensure delivery.
- Responsible for day-to-day liaison with media, responding in a timely manner to all media enquiries
- Ensure effective monitoring is in place at all times and media results logged, analysed and regularly reported on
- Manage the club’s press launches, photocalls and media events
Skills & Experience Required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Passionate about sport - rugby in particular
- Good and relevant media contact list
- Significant experience in PR
- Experience of managing staff and budgets
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
Applications must be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
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Contact person: Paul Chidley
Phone: 0207 092 6962
Email: pc@sportsrecruitment.com
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