An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven and passionate individual to join Barrow’s media team on an internship throughout the 2022/23 League Two campaign.
The successful applicant will be a driven and passionate university student, or otherwise, seeking to gain hands-on experience in the sporting field. They will also bring knowledge and experience with them, and have a drive and desire to learn and develop even further.
Job Descripton:
Job title: Media intern
Location: Barrow-in-Furness (matchday), Manchester (training).
Hours of work: As applicable + at least 1 matchday per week.
Salary: Internship / matchday expenses paid.
Closing date: 5pm, Friday 5th August 2022.
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
-Writing copy and assisting with the matchday programme.
-Assisting with website and social media content.
-Assisting with various club media duties and responsibilities.
Essential skills & experience:
-Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
-Hardworking, enthusiastic with a high attention to detail.
-A keen interest in football.
Desired skills & experience
-Previous experience in a professional / semi-professional football environment.
-Studies/experience in visual and/or written media.
-An understanding of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop etc).
-An understanding of Pages/Word.
-Full UK driving license & access to your own vehicle.
Interested parties are asked to email a CV, cover letter and any supporting copies of previous work undertaken to Matt Dodd: media@barrowafc.com.
Closing date for applicants: 5pm, Friday 5th August 2022.
Equality and Diversity:
Barrow Association Football Club is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or gender reassignment.
Safer Recruitment:
Barrow Association Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks as well as providing proof of right to work in the United Kingdom.