Job Title: Football Media Executive

Department: Football Communications

Reporting: Senior Football Media Manager

Location: Jersey Road

Closing Date: 20th January 2025

Brentford FC is a bit different to other Premier League football clubs. We put our fans first, we are a true community club and while we are financially sustainable, we are not afraid to take calculated risks. We take huge pride in our environment and culture within the Club which focuses on development, inclusion and not being afraid to think differently.

Being progressive, humble and respectful while sticking together as one team across the Club guides how we work and the decisions we make each day.

We also firmly believe that a diverse workforce is a better workforce which will help us develop ideas, solve problems and ultimately grow Brentford FC.

We play in a brand-new stadium, 15 minutes from Heathrow in vibrant west London.

We will never forget where we have come from, but we are excited about the future that lies ahead.

Come join us.

Inclusion Statement

Brentford FC is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. Whilst our recruitment decisions are always based on merit and suitability, we welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented groups – such as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, women, those from the LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities. Should you require any workplace accommodations (also known as ‘reasonable adjustments’), you will have the opportunity to let us know at appropriate points in the hiring process.

Safeguarding Statement

Brentford FC is committed to equality, the safeguarding and welfare of all children and adults at risk. This responsibility is shared by all staff and volunteers at the Club, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Staff will be required to undertake regular safeguarding training to enable and reinforce a proactive approach to safeguarding. This role requires the post holder to apply all relevant policies and uphold the Club’s commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people to ensure a safe environment for all. This includes the timely reporting of any safeguarding concern to the safeguarding team. We remind those barred from regulated activity that it is an offence to apply for such positions.

Please note that where appropriate for the role, you will be required to complete additional background checks such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and police checks for any time you have lived or worked outside of the UK in the last 10 years. You can find out more about this at https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record

Please also note that a CV application will not be sufficient. Applications will not be considered where the application form has not been completed in full.

If the role you are applying for involves regulated activity and you have been shortlisted for a first stage interview, you will be asked to fill out a Declaration of Offences Form.

The Role of the Football Media Executive

The Football Media Executive is part of our Football Communications team. They are part of the delivery of the First Team players’ media obligations, leading and managing specific opportunities.

Every Premier League club has obligations with rights holders. It is part of our strategy to go above and beyond, to do more to assist those who provide us with coverage all over the world. We also want to maintain access for non-rights holders, including newspapers, magazines, and international media.

Our Football Media Executive will efficiently and effectively deliver planned media sessions and create opportunities from scratch in line with the Club’s strategies. They are comfortable dealing with TV presenters, leading journalists from around the world as well as Premier League footballers. They understand media trends and be able to identify opportunities, particularly in new media areas.

They will liaise with the Premier League and its broadcast partners regarding contractual obligations. They will also arrange opportunities for non-rights holders when it is right to do so.

The Football Media Executive will have a knowledge of and the ability to deliver the Club’s strategies, ensuring priority is given to rights holders. They will also be aware of the football media landscape and the ability to help make the most of all media opportunities.

They will assist with the logistics of the media operation, including matchday media accreditation and ensuring access for media and personnel to all Club premises when needed. They will also assist with accreditation for women’s team, B Team or Academy matches as needed, especially those at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Main Accountabilities

Be part of delivering the Premier League’s contractual broadcast requirements, including assisting with the logistics of sessions, and non-contractual media work.
Be available to work First Team matchdays home and away.
Be available to travel overseas and stay away from home when required to assist with the club’s media priorities, particularly pre-season trips.
Brief players and staff ahead of interviews and report back.
Promote club content to wider market, using Premier League relationships.
Monitor breaking news stories and continuing narratives surrounding the club.
Maintain existing relationships with the media and bring in new contacts to enable wider story telling.
Assist with media support for B team, academy and women’s sides if needed.
Assist with incoming ad hoc media requests and filter to appropriate staff.
Assist with media accreditation process for home matches, ensuring the Club’s commitments to rights holders and non-rights holders are met.
Be part of the matchday media access operation.
Liaise with clubs we are visiting to ensure Brentford FC staff have what they need to work at away matches.

General Club Accountabilities

To ensure compliance with all relevant Club policies, including safeguarding, health and safety policies and with specific reference to the data regulations (GDPR and PECR).
To ensure compliance with the Club’s Code of Conduct.
To ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements.
To build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally, maintaining a professional image at all times when representing Brentford FC.
To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Club and its personnel.
To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times.
To ensure compliance with all Matchday Safeguarding processes.
To ensure compliance with the Club’s Safeguarding Policy and processes.
To promote and support positive mental health and wellbeing throughout the Club both on and off the field.
To promote equity, diversity and inclusion at the Club, in line with our EDI strategy.

Key Internal Relationships

Operations department
Football Operations
Brentford FC First Team players and coaching staff
Business Communications team
Club Content Department
Commercial Operations team

Person Specification - Essential Characteristics

Demonstrable experience working in a communications environment at a professional sports organisation, ideally professional football.
Media qualifications including media law or multiple years of experience working in a press office environment.
Full driving licence and own car.
Excellent organisational and planning skills.
Understanding of the media landscape, particularly in England.
Excellent written and spoken English language skills.
Experience of working within a team.
Ability to show initiative and comfortable in being decisive when working alone.
Ability to work in a fast paced, pressurised environment, show initiative and in being decisive when working alone and experience as part of a team.
Ability to think creatively and to clearly communicate ideas and concepts.
Confident in forging new relationships with others.
Strong knowledge of football and the Premier League, particularly the media narrative and broadcast contracts.
Ability and willingness to travel and work matchdays, including evenings and weekends.

Person Specification – Desirable Characteristics

Spoken and/or written skills in a second language.
Previous experience working at a Premier League football club.
Network of media contacts.