Media And Commercial Manager

Football South Australia is recognised by Football Australia (FA) and the South Australian State Government as the governing body for football in South Australia.  

The Media and Commercial Manager is to contribute to the development and progress of football in South Australia by supporting Football South Australia's corporate partners, marketing strategies and services across all marketing platforms.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Assist in the coordination of and implementation of Football South Australia’s marketing campaigns, projects, and activities.
• Management and production of digital channels including Facebook, Instagram, twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn and the organisations website, including written material.
• Coordinate competition and community content via our communication channels in South Australia.
• Assist in the delivery of, and activation of our corporate sponsorship agreements including advertising packages to secure investment from other potential partners/advertisers.
• Fulfil and service sponsorship agreements on behalf of Football South Australia. 
• Assist with the delivery of Football South Australia’s sponsorship campaigns and activities to drive commercial growth.
• Plan, schedule, track and report the implementation of the digital strategy for marketing and sponsorship campaigns.
• Manage and maintain successful relationships with commercial stakeholders.
• Undertake market research as required and track digital and marketing trends, industry standards and competitor benchmarking.
• Prepare communications to Football Community detailing announcements of partnerships and community activities conducted by Football SA.
• Bring relevant, creative ideas to the table to ensure we are always seen as the leader in this field in our sport.
• Support the General Manager Commercial to deliver successful PR and Media events, press releases and general PR and media coverage.
• Assist the General Manager Commercial with relevant Partner brand related content ideation and execution.
• Guided by the General Manager Commercial. Ensure Partner digital & content deliverables are fulfilled on our channels, with the aim to go over and above where possible.

Knowledge, skills and behaviour required 

The following skills and qualifications are essential:

• A degree in Marketing or the equivalent in training, education and/or experience.
• Experience in developing and maintaining new digital technologies and strategies for websites, social MEDIA AND other online communications. 
• Advanced skills and experience in Microsoft Office products
• Excellent communication (written & verbal) skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Demonstrated organisational and administrative skills with the ability to plan, coordinate and execute tasks and projects through to completion whilst meeting deadlines, balancing competing demands and having a specific attention to detail.
• Ability to work with limited direction to initiate procedures, set priorities and manage tasks. 
• Enthusiasm and a high-level of self-motivation and initiative, both independently and as a part of a team.
• Consistently proactive, taking initiative whenever possible

Additional skills and qualifications:

• Experience or knowledge of the football industry (Desirable)
• Skills and experience in Canva and Adobe Creative Suite products (Premier Pro, Photoshop, After Effects) (Desirable)
• Working with Children’s Check (Required)
• Driver’s License (Essential)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Applications to be submitted through seek.

Applications close Wednesday 24 April 2024.