Head of Content
St James Park, Newcastle upon Tyne
Permanent, Full Time
Competitive Salary
Closing Date 9 August 2024
Newcastle United, the beating heart of the city, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Content to lead our content team. With a proud history and a vision for the future, we aim to connect with our passionate fan base worldwide through engaging, innovative, and high-quality content.
About the role
As the Head of Content, you will be responsible for developing and executing the club's content strategy across all platforms. This role requires a creative visionary with a strategic mindset, capable of delivering compelling content that resonates with our diverse audience in all corners of the globe.
You will lead a multi-disciplinary, talented team to produce engaging content that supports the Club in achieving its ambitious commercial objectives across retail, partnerships and venue, whilst growing our fanbase, both domestically and abroad.
We’re looking for a natural leader and collaborator, working with media partners, external content creators, agencies and partners to continually improve our content to reach and engage our passionate fanbase.
Your impact
You will be educated to degree level, in marketing or a related field with extensive experience in content creation and management, it would be great if this was within the sports industry, although not essential.
You will have significant experience in leadership and leading dynamic teams with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
As a natural storyteller, you will have a keen eye for detail and editorial skills along with being proficient in content creation tools and software.
About the team
You will work for our Director of Brand, Marketing and Digital Media, and work alongside the Head of Social, Head of Digital and Head of Brand and Marketing. You will work collaboratively with our partnership, retail and commercial venue teams.
Why choose us?
We’ve got a range of great benefits and rewards, from flexible ways of working, participation in our non-contractual employee bonus scheme, NUFC life assurance, free parking, discount at Shearers Bar and the Club Shop, Helping Hand – where you can access free GP appointments, Wellbeing Resources, Legal and Financial Support, pension contribution, free lunch and the best part, free tea and coffee. In addition, we run a salary sacrifice scheme which includes, tech, car, cycle to work and many more.
United As One
We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and believe in equal opportunities for all. We recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. We work together to reflect the communities we serve and to maintain an inclusive environment in which everyone can be their authentic self and is enabled to achieve their full potential.
Safeguarding
We’re committed to being a place where everyone is safe, heard, valued and able to thrive so we place high value on the safeguarding and welfare of everyone we engage with.
How to apply
To access the full job description for this role please click here.
For further information on this role and about the club and our values please visit our careers page.
Please apply as soon as possible as this vacancy may close early should we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.
Recruitment Agencies – please note that we do not accept unsolicited / speculative candidate details or applications. Any candidates supplied, unless formally requested, will be taken as a direct / free candidate.