Media Executive (AVWFC)

Organisation: Aston Villa Football Club
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum depending upon experience
Location: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 19 April 2026
Job Description: 1. The Department
Aston Villa Women FC compete in the Barclays Women’s Super League, the highest league in the country for women’s professional football. We are proud of the growth we have achieved as a team, and we now stand at an exciting and transformative moment. As the women’s game accelerates in visibility, value and influence, we are building a new, dynamic team to shape the next chapter of our growth.

2. The Role
We have a new opportunity for a Media Executive to join the team to help shape the voice and presence of Aston Villa Women across all platforms. In this role, you will deliver high-quality editorial content across our website, digital, print and other channels – ensuring that all content alights and reflects the Club’s identity, brand and tone of voice.

You will produce engaging and thoughtful story telling via editorial content for web, app, matchday communications and other key channels driving positive sentiment and deep engagement with fans, players and key media.

Working closely with our players and football staff, you will maintain detailed, up to date player profiles—capturing milestones, statistics, personal narratives and emerging storylines. You will identify and shape media opportunities, offering forward thinking insight into trends, coverage, and audience sentiment, while proactively flagging risks and opportunities within the wider media landscape.

You will play a pivotal role on a matchday drafting and publishing timely, accurate post-match reviews and match related written content as well as work alongside the wider football operations and communications to ensure matchday information is accurate and timely.

For further information about the Role, please see the Role Profile.

3. The Person
We are looking for a pro-active, forward thinking, and creative individual with the ability to identify stories and opportunities and execute insight into action.

You will need to have previous experience in communications, content or a media role, ideally within sport or a fast-paced environment. You must have strong organisational, writing, and editorial skills and be able to adapt tone across audiences and channels that resonates with our fans and produce high quality content within tight deadlines whilst maintaining high attention to detail.

We are looking for someone who can build strong relationships quickly, has excellent verbal and written communication skills which are clear, concise, and accurate with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.

Given the nature of this role, you will need to hold a full, UK driving licence and be able to work flexibly as this role will include evenings, weekends and matchdays.

4. Why join us?

There has never been a better time to join Aston Villa Women. Our drive to succeed is visible on the global stage, we are building a family ethos and culture to be proud of, and realising our ambitious plans for the expansion and improvement of our world-class facilities. If you are already excited by this challenge and want to play your part in our historic Club, then you'll be pleased to hear about our amazing staff benefits you'll receive whilst working for us! See our Staff Benefits booklet to find out more.

As part of your application, you will be asked to:
1. Upload your CV

2. Answer the following question

a) Please outline your key skills, qualities and experience which make you the ideal candidate for this role (400 words maximum)
For further information, the Role Profile and to apply please go to careers.avfc.co.uk/jobs

Right to Close Vacancy Posting Early
The Club reserves the right to close any advertised vacancies earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received.

Equality Statement
Aston Villa Football Club celebrates the diversity of its Club and embrace equal opportunities for all.

We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, sex and religion or belief.

Safeguarding Statement
Aston Villa Football Club is fully committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk across our Club. As such, we adhere to Safer Recruitment processes and for some roles a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service may be required prior to starting in a role at the Club. For more information, please see Aston Villa Football Club | The official club website | AVFC - Safeguarding
How to apply: https://careers.avfc.co.uk/jobs