Media and Communications Executive

Organisation Millwall Football Club Salary Competitive Location Millwall FC Training Ground, Calmont Road, Bromley BR1 4BY, UK Contract type Permanent (Full time) Closing date 15 December 2025 Job Description Salary: CompetitiveLocation: Millwall Football Club Training Ground, Calmont Road, Bromley, BR1 4BY / The Den, John Berylson Way, Bermondsey, London, SE16 3LNHours of work: 35 hours per week (including home, away, and midweek, First Team fixtures and some U21 fixtures) About us: Established in 1885, Millwall Football Club is one of the most famous football clubs in England. Currently competing in the EFL Championship, they play their home games at The Den, which is based in South Bermondsey, and has been the home of the Club since 1994  Role Overview: The Media & Communications Executive will play a central role in delivering the club’s media and communications output across all platforms. The successful candidate will plan, create, and publish high-quality content, support strategic communications, assist with day-to-day media operations, and enhance the club’s overall public image. This role also supports matchday media activities and press operations, ensuring the smooth delivery of messaging to fans, media, stakeholders, players, and staff.This is a hands-on, fast-paced role suited to a proactive, detail-oriented individual with strong creative instincts and a passion for football. It is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their media or communications career who is eager to develop a broad skillset across content creation, media relations, and football communications. Key Responsibilities:The role includes, but is not limited to:· Assist in planning, creating, and distributing content for Millwall’s website and social media channels.· Conduct interviews with players, coaching staff, and club personnel for both First Team and Academy coverage.· Support press operations, including press releases, media accreditation, and journalist liaison.· Assist in matchday media activities, including live updates, video content, and post-match interviews.· Collaborate with departments to share important updates to fans and stakeholders.· Help monitor media coverage and track the club’s reputation in both traditional and digital media.· Assist with content team for club events and matchdays.· Support media operations for Academy matches, events, and player announcements.· Stay up-to-date with emerging trends in sports media and digital communications to enhance the club’s presence. Essential Requirements / Qualifications:· Strong written and verbal communication skills.· Ability to conduct interviews confidently and professionally.· Understanding of press operations and media relations.· Knowledge of social media channels.· Strong organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure.· Proficiency in content creation tools (Adobe Creative Suite or similar).· Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and matchdays.· Passion for football and understanding of the sports media landscape.  Desired Requirements/ Qualifications:· Experience editing graphics and videos.· Previous experience working at a football club.· Valid UK driving license. To Apply: To comply with safer recruitment procedures for the Club we are unable to accept CV’s.Please ensure that you complete our standard application form (which is available via a link on our website). If you do require assistance in any part of the application process, please contact us via Application Form Link: Please send a portfolio of your graphic design skills as part of your application.All applications need to be sent to Due to the quantity of applicants expected, only those short-listed will be notified. Closing date for applications: Monday 15th December 2025 This document is a guide only and should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in the light of changing needs of the organisation. All employees may be required to undertake any other duties as may be reasonably requested.Millwall Football Club are fully committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and anti-discrimination. We will work to address areas of under-representation and disadvantage in all aspects of our operations, activities and services. In practice, this means that we will respect the needs of each and every individual regardless of their differences; and to this end we will deliver our operations, activities and services in such a way so as to ensure that that no one is excluded.‘Millwall FC is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. The successful candidate may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check through The FA DBS process. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information given.' Safeguarding Policy StatementBecause of the nature of the work undertaken by The Millwall Football and Athletic Company (1985) Limited (MFC), it is required by law to have in place robust safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure the protection of children, young people and adults at risk. To ensure that MFC meets that duty - and as part of a proactive, integrated and consistent approach to safeguarding - the organisation has developed a Safeguarding Handbook.  What is safeguarding?Safeguarding is the action that is taken to promote the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and protect them from harm. Safeguarding means protecting people from abuse, maltreatment, neglect, harm and/or exploitation. Through MFC setting up and following good safeguarding policies and procedures, it means that children, young people and adults at risk - that come into contact with our organisation - are protected from those that might pose a risk. All organisations that work with (or come into contact with) children, young people and adults at risk are required to have safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure that everyone - regardless of their age, gender, religion or ethnicity - can be protected from harm. MFC’s Safeguarding EthosMFC will always seek to provide protection to any person that receives our services. To this end MFC will provide staff and volunteers with guidance on procedures they should adopt in the event that they suspect a person may be experiencing, or be at risk of, harm. MFC believes that a no one should ever experience abuse of any kind. MFC have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk to keep them safe. MFC are committed to work in a way that protects them. This Safeguarding Policy Statement applies to everyone that comes into contact with MFC - including as applicable - the Board of Directors & Executive Team, Senior Managers, Staff, Agency Staff, Contractors, Suppliers, Volunteers, Students on work experience, as well as anyone else working on behalf of MFC. This policy also applies to any other person that engages with the work of MFC and includes parents, carers, families and other visitors to MFC premises.  Safeguarding at MFCMFC places the safeguarding of children, young people and adults at risk as its prime focus and has developed full safeguarding policies and procedures. To underpin the approach, MFC ensures all of its management team, staff members and volunteers have been fully trained in safeguarding to enable the organisation to live and breathe its approach. In developing MFC’s safeguarding policies and procedures, the organisation has adopted the following three-part safeguarding strategy which focuses on: 1. Getting the right people involved with MFCThis is achieved through adherence to MFC’s Safer Recruitment Policies and Procedures. 2. Creating a safe environment for children, young people & adults at riskThis is achieved by providing all required safeguarding training, support and best practice advice; and further guidance by the effective communication of MFC’s Codes of Conduct. 3. Promoting clear systems to deal with any safeguarding concernsThis is achieved through implementation of all MFC’s policies and procedures relating to safeguarding. A full copy of MFC’s Safeguarding Handbook is available by speaking with (or contacting) the MFC person responsible for safeguarding.