Vacancy: Media and Communications Executive

Basketball Ireland is inviting applications for the role of Media and Communications Executive

Reporting to:

Head of Communications, Media and Digital

Role Duties:

Basketball Ireland is looking for somebody to join its Media and Communications team in the role of Media and Communications Executive. The chosen candidate will lead media and communications output related to the Domino’s Men’s Super League, Domino’s Women’s Super League, Domino’s Men’s Division One, Domino’s Women’s Division One and the Domino’s National Cup.

Working closely with the Head of Communications, Media and Digital, along with the Digital Media Manager, the chosen candidate will also assist with in all communications and media relations for Basketball Ireland, both internal and external, including international, schools, grassroots, as well as highlighting Basketball Ireland’s community engagement programmes.

This full-time role will see the chosen candidate work with National League Committee (NLC), National League clubs, the National League Manager and Basketball Ireland’s Head of Communications, Media and Digital to promote the National League.

Weekend work and travel will be a requirement, in order to cover National League fixtures and other Basketball Ireland-related events. The Media and Communications Executive will be in charge of composing and outputting game and press release content, while also maintaining Basketball Ireland’s website and social media channels. 

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Writing features, previews, game reports, press releases and in-house documentation related to the National League and domestic game
• Capturing on-location content at National League games - photography and videography - for press release and social media output
• Develop National League content plan for Basketball Ireland’s social media channels
• Organise key media events related to the National League, such as season launches, Domino’s National Cup finals media day, Domino’s Super League finals media day
• Maintain and build relationships with national and local media, to increase coverage around the National League and domestic game
• Dealing with both internal and external stakeholders, helping build and maintain effective working relationships with committees, clubs and competition sponsors
• Manage day-to-day relationships with broadcast and digital partners in the operation of BITV and Swish All Hoops
• Provide National League clubs with training and expertise, to help expand their media output and increase local engagement
• Help create new and innovative ways to promote and market Irish basketball and the domestic game
• Other general communications, media and marketing tasks including, but not limited to, working with Head of Communications, Media and Digital to support live TV broadcasts and management of media, photographers, commentary and game streaming
• Working as a core part of a team, to ensure the smooth running of Basketball Ireland-hosted events
• Providing support to other Basketball Ireland departments, competitions and Irish international teams during the National League off-season
• Assist with the compilation of internal and external documentation, such as the Annual Report and Strategic Plans

Candidate requirements:

• Strong writing and communication skills
• A high level of attention to detail, as well as keen eye for a story
• A passion for social media and proven ability to create engaging content
• Knowledge of content management systems, such as WordPress
• Working knowledge of editing software, eg. Adobe
• A third level qualification in Media/Communications/Journalism, or any other relevant discipline
• Experience in a similar role is desired, but not necessary
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with experience in dealing with media contacts and the volunteer base of an organisation
• Knowledge of the sports media scene in Ireland is desired, but not essential
• A working knowledge of sport, ideally basketball and the National League, is desired
• Excellent organisational, scheduling and planning skills, with attention to detail
• Available to work on weekends, in addition to three midweek days
• A team player with flexibility in working hours
• A full, clean, driving license. The successful candidate must also have their own mode of transport for travel to and from games and Basketball Ireland events at weekends

PLEASE NOTE:

This full-time role is a combination of remote/on-location/office-based working. Basketball Ireland’s office is located at the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght, Dublin 24.

How to Apply:

Applications for the role must include:

• Brief cover letter
• CV
• Links to examples of journalism work, if applicable, or a sample basketball game report of approximately 300 words
• Links to any previous social media content produced

Applications should be sent by email to Basketball Ireland Head of Communications, Media and Digital, Nathaniel Cope, at ncope@ireland.basketball on or before 1700 on Friday, March 20th, 2026.