Media and Communications Officer

Reports to:
Head of Communications

Directly Responsibility: 
N/A

Location:
British Judo Head Office & British Judo National Training Centre, Walsall – Hybrid Working (3 days office based, 2 days other based)

Salary:
£22,000-£30,000 depending upon experience

You will proactively promote the British Judo Association, its products, offers, clubs, athletes and the sport of judo within the regional, national and digital media, to raise profile, awareness and attract new participants to the sport. You will be pro-active in generating media coverage and will be the ‘front line’ for media enquiries alongside providing a media service at British Judo’s national events. Additionally, you will be responsible for generating content across a range of media for British Judo’s website, social media and publications to support the wider team

Key Responsibilities:

• To work pro-actively across the Association to contribute to a PR and communications strategy that delivers content and coverage that meets the needs of various British Judo stakeholders ensuring equal exposure for the World Class Performance Programme and grassroots judo across Great Britain.
• To assist the Head of Communications in the organisation of media events.
• Ensure PR, content planning and media database files are maintained and up to date.
• To provide regular media briefings to key contacts at websites and publications to build relationships and deliver greater coverage.
• To analyse and score British Judo’s media cuttings on a daily basis.
• To proactively write press releases and distribute to the national and regional media (print, online and Broadcast) relating to:
• British Judo Association affairs
• Products and offers
• Elite athletes
• Clubs/Members
• Regional BJA activity
• Provide same-day reports, live coverage and content (at selected events) to national media from all international events.
• To monitor social media trends across relevant channels to ensure that British Judo remain at the forefront in a congested sports marketplace.
• To administer media requests, media operations and provide a media service at British Judo’s national and international hosted events.
• To work alongside the Head of Communications to develop British Judo’s social media channels.
• To undertake other PR activity as directed by the Head of Communications.

British Judo is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups, including women, ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ candidates.

We believe that diversity of experience and perspective strengthens our organisation and enhances our ability to serve our community. British Judo is committed to Sport England and UK Sport requirements for all NGBs to have a Diversity Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP). British Judo is proud of the DIAP and would encourage all candidates to take an opportunity to read this HERE.

How to Apply:

To apply, please send your CV, Covering Letter and any examples/portfolio of work (if you feel it would support your application) to HR@britishjudo.org.uk by 17:00 on 8^th September 2024.

Interviews will be held on week commencing 16th September.

If you need any special assistance with your application, please email HR@britishjudo.org.uk

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