Digital Communications Intern

Middlesex Cricket is looking for an individual to join their Communications team on a part-time summer internship, working on the digital channels of Middlesex Cricket’s Tier Two women’s side. 

The right person will have a passion for women’s sport, and will play an active role in helping to showcase Middlesex Women at their best, creating and producing engaging content that builds the profile of the team, creates heroes and roles models of the players, and uses all the content tools at their disposal to ensure Middlesex Women are perceived as one the country’s leading Tier Two sides. 

This role WILL require the individual to work on ALL Middlesex Women’s matchdays – most of which are on weekends. 

Main duties: 

Capturing and filming video content at training sessions for Middlesex Women’s digital channels. 

Editing videos to produce engaging content for sharing on Middlesex Women’s channels. 

Posting social media graphics on Women’s digital channels on all matchdays 

Posting all other relevant content on women’s digital channels on matchdays to showcase team and individual performances 

Composing match reports for each Middlesex Women’s match 

Building relationships with key stakeholders within the club, including the women’s playing squad, coaching team etc 

Produce and post relevant content on women’s channels to encourage engagement and growth of channels 

Record, edit and upload interviews with players & coaches across Middlesex Women’s digital channels  

Post content on women’s channels to encourage spectator attendance at women’s matches 

Ensure all match content is uploaded on relevant channels (YouTube/Social media channels/website etc) 

Write season reviews and interview key personnel for members’ mailing publications 

Take on any other responsibilities or tasks that are within your skills and abilities whenever reasonably asked 

Use the club’s CRM channels to ensure Women’s messaging is effectively communicated 

Assist the rest of the communications team with general duties. 

OTHER DUTIES: 

At times, there will be additional responsibilities that will be required outside of the main roles and responsibilities detailed above: 

General office duties, answering phones and member enquiries  

General assistance with members’ queries 

Assistance at out-grounds with set-up and take-down when required 

Assistance at Club events when required 

Any ad-hoc duties as required 

Skills, Knowledge and Experience: 

A passion for bringing a brand to life and championing its values 

Extensive knowledge of all social media platforms 

Proficient in the use of Adobe Photoshop & Premier Pro 

Knowledge of email communications and CRM 

Experience in video editing and video content capturing 

Knowledge of content creation and delivery 

A passion for Women’s sport 

Good communication and interpersonal skills 

Being a team player, yet being able to work under own steam is essential 

A ‘can-do’ attitude, with a willingness to make a difference 

Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage a heavy workload 

Knowledge of cricket, in particular the domestic women’s structure