Communications & Media Officer
REPORTS TO
President and committee
POSITION TYPE
Volunteer
BUSIEST
Weekly through the season
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
The Communications & Media Officer tells the club's story. You keep players, members, supporters, sponsors and the community informed and proud, and you lift the club's profile through every channel it uses.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Manage the club's social media with regular, engaging posts.
Prepare and send newsletters, emails and official communications.
Work with local papers, community media and rugby publications on club news.
Promote club events such as season launches, game days, fundraisers and presentations.
Keep the website current or coordinate updates with the web administrator.
Keep club branding and messaging consistent across every channel.
Gather content from the Sponsorship Coordinator, Junior Coordinators and others.
Reply to public enquiries on social media where appropriate.
Report reach and engagement to the committee.
WHAT YOU BRING
Strong writer and communicator
Confident with social media and content tools
Basic design skills, e.g. Canva (a plus)
Organised and meets deadlines
Community or media experience (a plus)
Creative and proactive
TIME COMMITMENT
Regular updates to channels through the season
Work with volunteers and members to find stories
Extra support during events and campaigns