Leicestershire County Cricket Club
Description
https://cricket.jobs/job-listing/pr-and-marketing-executive/
The Role:
The role focuses on enhancing Leicestershire County Cricket Club’s visibility and engagement through strategic PR and marketing initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage content for leicestershireccc.co.uk and related platforms.
- Oversee and optimize LCCC and Uptonsteel County Ground social media channels.
- Identify and leverage emerging digital channels and opportunities.
- Create and implement content strategies for digital and traditional media.
- Produce engaging video content for the club’s YouTube channel.
- Handle copywriting, match coverage, and reporting for all matchdays.
- Manage media operations on matchdays and organise press/media events.
- Develop and report on LCCC’s communications and PR strategy.
- Maintain press relations and media database; liaise with local and national press.
- Manage the club’s image/video archive.
- Collaborate with retained agencies (Web, Insight, Data & CRM) to enhance outreach.
- Coordinate player appearance requests with the Cricket Department.
Skills & Competencies:
- Experience in developing and executing digital strategies.
- Strong knowledge of communication and PR strategy.
- Understanding of cricket for effective reporting and coverage.
- Creative thinker with problem-solving skills.
- Excellent copywriting and administrative skills.
- High attention to detail and strong organisational ability.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexible approach to working hours, including evenings/weekends.
- High levels of reliability, integrity, and trust.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a historic club with ambitious plans.
- Work in a newly renovated venue ideal for events and corporate engagement.
- Opportunity to shape the club’s digital and media presence during an exciting growth phase.
Equal Opportunities in Employment Policy Statement
Leicestershire County Cricket Club will ensure that all existing and potential employees receive equal consideration, and is committed to the elimination of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of gender, race, disability, colour, ethnic and national origin, nationality, sexuality, marital status, responsibility for dependents, religion, trade union activity and age. It is the intention of Leicestershire County Cricket Club that its work force, at all levels, should reflect the composition of the city’s population.
To achieve this Leicestershire County Cricket Club will take active and positive steps to eliminate discrimination and to promote equality in employment.
Safeguarding
Leicestershire County Cricket Club is committed to safeguarding and protecting children, young people and adults at risk to enjoy the game of cricket, both recreational and/or professional formats of the game. All stages of recruitment will follow Safer Recruitment guidelines.
References will be sought upon offer of employment and depending on job role, background checks may be required. Upon commencement of employment, all new starters are required to undertake ECB and Club safeguarding training (level dependent on role undertaken) and read and understand Safe Hands guidance and our Club safeguarding policies and procedure.