PR Assistant
| Posting date: | 11 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 June 2025 |
| Location: | LS11 0ES |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Leeds United FC |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
ROLE SUMMARY
You will lead media coverage of the Leeds United Women’s team and assist the PR Manager in the club’s busy and fast-paced communications department.
Working closely with the Leeds United Foundation, you will also play a big role in the community, highlighting the great work the club does throughout the region, making a huge difference to the city on a daily basis.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
• Attend all Leeds United Women fixtures
• Provide updates for the club website for Leeds United Women
• Create and write match reports for Leeds United Women
• Attend Leeds United Women training sessions where necessary
• Acquire interviews with players and management of Leeds United Women, both on a matchday and in the build up to matches
• Attend Leeds United community events where necessary
• Assist PR manager with overall coverage of Leeds United Foundation, community activities and fan engagement
• Assist PR manager with implementation of Premier League’s calendar of PR campaigns throughout the year
• Assist PR manager with upcoming projects, including Elland Road Stadium development and enhancement
• Deal with charity requests, supporter enquiries and correspondence
• Assist with media monitoring and raise communications issues where necessary
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
• Degree in Journalism/PR/Media/Communications
• Full UK Driving License
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
• Work experience in a media capacity, preferably within a sports environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• A team player
• Ability to work within a fast-paced environment, whilst maintaining a high quality of work
• Excellent time management
• Ability to forge strong and trusting relationships
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Outlook, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint
• Strong problem-solving skills and quick at finding solutions under pressure
• Awareness of positive and negative PR and ability to flag potential crisis management issues
You will lead media coverage of the Leeds United Women’s team and assist the PR Manager in the club’s busy and fast-paced communications department.
Working closely with the Leeds United Foundation, you will also play a big role in the community, highlighting the great work the club does throughout the region, making a huge difference to the city on a daily basis.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
• Attend all Leeds United Women fixtures
• Provide updates for the club website for Leeds United Women
• Create and write match reports for Leeds United Women
• Attend Leeds United Women training sessions where necessary
• Acquire interviews with players and management of Leeds United Women, both on a matchday and in the build up to matches
• Attend Leeds United community events where necessary
• Assist PR manager with overall coverage of Leeds United Foundation, community activities and fan engagement
• Assist PR manager with implementation of Premier League’s calendar of PR campaigns throughout the year
• Assist PR manager with upcoming projects, including Elland Road Stadium development and enhancement
• Deal with charity requests, supporter enquiries and correspondence
• Assist with media monitoring and raise communications issues where necessary
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
• Degree in Journalism/PR/Media/Communications
• Full UK Driving License
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
• Work experience in a media capacity, preferably within a sports environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• A team player
• Ability to work within a fast-paced environment, whilst maintaining a high quality of work
• Excellent time management
• Ability to forge strong and trusting relationships
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Outlook, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint
• Strong problem-solving skills and quick at finding solutions under pressure
• Awareness of positive and negative PR and ability to flag potential crisis management issues
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