Are you currently studying Journalism, Media, Communications, or Sports Production at university and looking to build a standout portfolio in real-world sports media?
North Shields Football Club is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated Media Assistant to join our media team!
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience, get your work published in front of thousands of non-league football fans, and work within a dynamic, supportive media environment at the Daren Persson Stadium.
What You’ll Be Doing:
✍️ Match Coverage: Crafting live matchday updates across social media platforms and writing detailed post-match reports.
🎙️ Content Creation: Conducting pre/post-match interviews with players and management.
📸 Digital Media: Assisting with graphic design, video creation, and matchday programme content.
📊 Media Strategy: Working alongside the Head of Media to pitch and create engaging content for all club channels.
📆 Providing weekly updates keeping the club brand alive all throughout the week.
What We’re Looking For:
Current university student in Sports Journalism, Media, Film, Marketing, or a related discipline.
Passion for non-league football and real-world sports content creation.
Strong written communication and social media literacy.
Availability to attend North Shields FC home and away matches.
Reliability, creativity, and a proactive mindset!
What You Get:
Ability to have your work published on established social media channels.
Ability to work with local and national sports outlets.
Dedicated mentoring from experienced sports/communications professionals.
Published bylines, direct portfolio building, and professional references for future employment.
Full integration into the NE29 family!
How to Apply:
Interested? Send a brief intro about yourself, your university course, and any writing/media samples or portfolio links to:
📧 Sean.mulligan@northshieldsfc.co.uk
