Vacancy: Digital Media Manager

Basketball Ireland is inviting applications for the role of Digital Media Manager

Reporting to:

Head of Communications, Media and Digital

Role Duties:

The role is to create content and maintain Basketball Ireland’s website and social channels, working closely with the Head of Communications, Media and Digital.

The Digital Media Manager will have a passion for social media and possess the ability to create dynamic content, including video. They will drive new followers and increase engagement on our social channels, such as TikTok, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

They will assist the Head of Communications, Media and Digital in all communications and media relations for Basketball Ireland, both internal and external - this will include writing previews, game reports and press releases. The chosen candidate will also design in-house documentation, such as match programmes and annual reports.

The candidate will be comfortable dealing with both internal and external stakeholders, helping build and maintain effective working relationships. They will also help create new and innovative ways to promote and market Irish basketball to a wider audience.

Other general media and marketing duties including, but not exclusive to, supporting live TV broadcasts and management of media, photographers, commentary and streaming.

The chosen candidate will work as a core part of a team, to ensure the smooth running of events, such as international fixtures.

The Digital Media Manager will provide support to other Basketball Ireland departments and Irish international teams.

Candidate Requirements:

• At least two years’ experience in a similar role.
• A third level qualification in Digital Media/Communications/Journalism, or relevant discipline.
• Passion for social media and proven ability to create dynamic content, including video.
• Proficiency in use of camera equipment and ability to desktop edit, using software such as Adobe, FCP or similar.
• Ability to use Adobe suite of assets, such as Photoshop and InDesign.
• Knowledge of content management systems, such as WordPress.
• Strong communication and written skills.
• Photography experience desireable.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience in dealing with media contacts and the volunteer base of an organisation.
• Knowledge of the sports media scene in Ireland.
• Excellent organisational, scheduling and planning skills, with attention to detail.
• A team player and flexibility in working hours – please note there will be weekend work involved with this role.
• A full, clean, driving license. The successful candidate must also have their own mode of transport for travel to and from games at weekends.
• A knowledge of basketball is desired, but not essential.

PLEASE NOTE:

This is a full-time role based at Basketball Ireland headquarters at the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght, Dublin 24.

How to Apply:

Applications for the role must include:

• Cover letter
• CV
• Links to examples of social media work and content creation
• A sample basketball game report (approx. 400 words)

All four elements of the application should be sent by email to Basketball Ireland’s Head of Communications, Media and Digital, Nathaniel Cope, at ncope@ireland.basketball by 1700 on Friday, March 4th, 2022.