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Salary: Competitive » Ref: CJ5133 » Location: Watford, Greater London

Job Purpose;

The Head of Media provides leadership and direction to Media Department and co-ordinates all media and public relations to achieve the goals and targets of the Club.

Responsibilities include;

To oversee the delivery of first-class media relations
To plan and deliver relevant business events
To provide consistent external communication through all Club mediums
To oversee the delivery of all website portals/sites and match day programme(s)
To oversee and ensure editorial support for all official literature/publications
To oversee and co-ordinate all media match day activities (home & away) including Radio, TV, Media Room, Photography and Big Screen

Knowledge and Experience required;

Ability to formulate and implement media and communication strategies and policies
Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of, and experience in media/communications, PR and marketing and the football industry or similar sports industry background
Ability to prioritise and ensure optimum use of time and resource.
Experience in managing teams and developing team performance
Strong level of commercial awareness with the ability to devise and manage budgets
Strong relationship management skills
Works well under pressure and able to work unsociable hours
Excellent presentation and communication skills

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