JOB OPPORTUNITY: CL DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, dynamic, and sport-minded individual to join a progressive team within Cricket Leinster. 

Cricket Leinster has 47 member clubs across all 12 counties in the province competing in 24 adult and over 40 youth/schools leagues. Cricket Leinster has circa 5,500 regular registered adult cricketers and over 17,000 yearly schoolyard cricketers. A growth trend in participation over recent years continued in 2023 - material growth is primarily taking place at city-based clubs and ones in proximity to the M50 ring-road (e.g., Tyrrelstown, Balbriggan, Swords, Finglas, Castleknock, Lucan, Ongar, Clondalkin, Adamstown, Sandyford). Clubs outside the Greater Dublin area are also benefiting from increased urbanisation.

Cricket Leinster works with circa 340 primary schools which participate in our programmes across the 12 counties, circa 17,000 kids (combination of school-yard sessions, blitzes, District Cup and Leprechaun Cup competitions). We currently work with circa 40 secondary schools which also participate in our competitions during the summer term (50/50 male & female).

Cricket is played by all backgrounds, abilities, genders together. We operate a strong governance framework – reflected in our Board and management structures. Cricket Leinster has a strong volunteer ethos – embedded in the community. Cricket is a multi-cultural sport. Cricket Leinster has a well established disability & adaptive cricket programme in-place, working with circa 50 schools with expert resources and equipment provided.

REPORTING & TERMS

This role will report to the Cricket Leinster General Manager with a capacity requirement of approximately 20 hours per week (greater during the core club cricket season). The role is initially being advertised on a fixed term contract basis with potential to extend into a longer-term post. A competitive salary & benefits will be provided commensurate with the level of experience & expertise of the preferred candidate.

We are seeking an individual with a passion for sport (and ideally for cricket!), who has experience in developing and managing integrated digital marketing campaigns.

The digital landscape in sport is ever-changing and Cricket Leinster is looking for a suitable candidate to play an integral part in implementing a digital strategy to drive engagement and raise the profile of cricket in Leinster at all levels.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

a) Management of Cricket Leinster’s social media channels on a daily basis.

b) Match-day social media coverage of Leinster Lightning, Bolts and selected club fixtures (both home & away).

c) Development of an annual social media content plan.

d) Contribution towards a province-wide digital marketing strategy.

e) Regular reporting and presenting of website and social media stats for use at management and Board level.

f)  Editing and publishing of interviews, in collaboration with other members of the team.

g) Content generation for cricket in Leinster including but not limited to previews, match-days and training days.

h) Planning and production of video content for use across Cricket Leinster’s digital channels.

i) Cricket Leinster Website content refresh and creation including news stories, features and video.

j) Content lead for Cricket Leinster’s other digital communication platforms.

k) Working with the General Manager to create sponsor-led content to use on primary Cricket Leinster and Business channels.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

+ Organised and driven person who can convey ideas and generate creativity.

+ Ability to work independently on projects and within a team environment.

+ Can prioritise and manage several varied tasks during busy periods of the year.

+ Keen interest in working within cricket.

+ Knowledge of equity, diversity & inclusion principles.

+ Happy to work irregular hours during the cricket season, including match-days and weekends.

+ Strong IT and digital skills including Microsoft Office and  social media platforms.

+ Confident user of the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, specifically Photoshop and Premiere

+ Familiar with web & data platforms, including WordPress, Google Analytics, Mail Chimp and Canva.

+ Interested in developing Graphic Design skills and photo/video editing.

APPLICATION PROCESS & TIMELINE

Any interested parties are invited to send a CV/Resume with a short covering letter to Philip Smith, CL General Manager:

philip.smith@cricketleinster.ie

The closing date for applications is Friday 9th February 2024.