BURNLEY FOOTBALL CLUB

JOB DESCRIPTION

SOCIAL MEDIA INTERNSHIP

Fi xed term for 8 or 12 weeks
CONTRACT REPORTING TO Soci al Media Ma nager
(ca ndidates’ choice)
35 hours per week
Turf Moor &
9a m – 5pm
HOURS LOCATION Tra i ning Ground
Monda y to Fri day
Burnl ey
+ Ma tchdays

JOB SUMMARY
To s upport and create compelling, engaging content for the Aca demy, Women’s a nd First Team social media a ccounts which resona tes with our
gl obal fanbase whilst maintaining our strong brand i dentity.

ROLES &
RESPONSIBILITIES
• As s ist in creating engaging content for all Cl ub channels and
tea ms.
• Work wi th the Social Media Executive and Social Media
Ma na ger to schedule content, ensuring it is optimised and
fol l ows the brand identity.
• Bri ng new, innova tive ideas to weekly meetings and be
prepared to execute on these i deas.
• As s ist in crafting monthly i nsight reports, delving i nto the data
to understand the trends on each channel.
• As s ist in the organisation and execution of the i nfluencer
s tra tegy, ensuring content is posted timely.
• To be a ble to work flexible hours where the role of the job
requi res – especially a round Women’s and Academy fi xtures.
• Be proficient with Photoshop a nd Premiere Pro to develop a nd
produce gra phics and short form Reels and TikTok’s.
SUPPORTIVE OF CLUB WORKING
ENVIRONMENT & POLICIES:
• Compl y wi th all Cl ub policies.
• To work towards agreed objectives.
• Al wa ys demonstrate the Cl ub’s va lues.
• To be a ble to work flexible hours where the role of the job
requi res.
• To understand and implement the Cl ub’s Safeguarding policy,
procedures, a nd best practice guidelines i n your role. To use this
understanding to ensure safe working practices, appropriate
reporting of concerns and contribute positively to a safe
envi ronment.
• Promote the Burnley FC bra nd and ethos in a professional,
s trong, and positive manner.
• Work a l ongside other team members to support i n other areas
of the organisation as a nd when required to promote best
pra cti ce.
• Hol d a commitment to equality, diversity and i nclusion i n the
workplace.
• Wi l lingness to attend training courses to enhance own
professional development.

This job description is issued as a guideline to assist you in your duties and is not exhaustive.
You may, on occasions, be required to undertake additional or other duties within the context of this job description.
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PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL:
QUALIFICATIONS: PERSONAL QUALITIES:
• Pos s ess or working towards a Degree in a relevant subject. • Acces s to tra nsport for work purposes and to tra vel to locations
• Engl ish GCSE or equivalent. throughout the local area.
• Wi l lingness to have a full DBS check.
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS: • Rel entless approach.
• A good understanding of Burnley Football Cl ub and the • Hol ds a commitment to equality, diversity a nd inclusion.
Community. • Pa s sion for football.
• Ha s an understanding and knowledge of the latest social media • Opti mistic.
trends. • Ami a ble communication s tyle.
• Photos hop experience.
• Premi ere Pro experience.
• Excel l ent customer servi ce skills.

DESIRABLE:
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
• Previ ous experience of working within a similar role, a nd/or
wi thin a football club.

PERSONAL QUALITIES:
• Innovative.
• A pos itive attitude towards professional development and their
own l earning.