Marketing Communications Executive

Trafford, UK (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own and coordinate SPORTFIVE's internal and external communications across content, media, events, and brand alignment, with a focus on UK activity, employee communication, and cross-team collaboration.

  • Coordinate messaging with Global Marketing Communications and market leads while creating industry content and publishing company news across platforms.
  • Drive internal communications through the intranet, employee updates, town halls, and HR-related content to boost engagement and knowledge sharing.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Create and publish industry related content for the SPORTFIVE website.
  • Collaborate with the Global Social Media Manager to ensure UK-related content is published across SPORTFIVE digital platforms.
  • Support the development and distribution of corporate press releases.
  • Assist in planning and delivering SPORTFIVE networking events.
  • Develop award entry applications that align with business objectives.
  • Work closely with the Global Marketing Communications team and other market leads to align messaging, share best practices, and ensure brand consistency.
  • Write and publish business news and updates through the employee intranet.
  • Develop, maintain and update the employee internal intranet.
  • Collaborate with HR to create and distribute engaging HR-related updates.
  • Produce a monthly internal newsletter.

Requirements

  • 1-2 years of experience in marketing communications, journalism, or a related field.
  • A strong passion for sports marketing and the business of sport.
  • Excellent writing skills with experience creating diverse content types, such as articles, press releases, and digital content.
  • Strong verbal communication skills with the confidence to engage with various stakeholders.
  • Excellent organisational skills and keen attention to detail.
  • Solid understanding of social media platforms and content marketing strategies.
  • Experience in event planning and execution.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
  • This is a full-time role and you must be eligible to work in the UK.

Benefits

  • 25 days annual leave + an additional gifted day over the Christmas period
  • Full Vitality health cover including dental, optical and mental health support
  • Enhanced family leave entitlements
  • Salary sacrifice pension scheme
  • Electric car scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Hybrid, flexible working model
  • A day off for moving house or getting married
  • Regular social events such as summer and Christmas parties
  • Life assurance at x4 annual salary

SPORTFIVE

At SPORTFIVE, we pride ourselves on creating innovative, engaging solutions that are worthy of the incredible sports, athletes and partners we work with, and the passionate fans who follow them.Our campaigns are built collaboratively, based on trust and transparency, and enabled by our deep understanding of the industry we work in.The result is groundbreaking sports partnerships that set and redefine standards.Our relentless desire to keep pushing forward helps us achieve our goal of being the most progressive and respected partner in sports. When it comes to sport, no one gets you closer.

Founded in 1987
1.8K employees (373 in marketing)