Communications and Marketing Executive

The Communications and Marketing Executive will play a key role in creating and managing
editorial content across the British Rowing website and wider channels. They will support
organisational objectives by telling compelling stories from across the rowing community
connecting with existing audiences while reaching new ones. The role will also involve
maintaining the British Rowing website ensuring content is accurate up to date and easy to
navigate. A proactive mindset is essential with a constant focus on identifying new ways to
improve storytelling and showcase the rowing community as British Rowing builds towards
the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2028 and beyond.

This position offers the opportunity to work across both British Rowing and the Great
Britain Rowing Team supporting elite athletes with Olympic and Paralympic ambitions while
also championing the grassroots of the sport. You will help bring to life the stories
personalities and achievements that define rowing at every level. Based at Headquarters in
Hammersmith the role will also include some time at the National Training Centre in
Caversham along with travel to British Rowing events throughout the season to support
and deliver the communications strategy.

Essential

• 1-2 years experience in a communications marketing PR or content-focused role with proven ability to create engaging written and digital content across social editorial and traditional media channels
• A creative mindset with excellent written and verbal communication skills. A strong attention to detail and the ability to develop compelling articles and audience-focused content
• Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities meet deadlines and work effectively across teams and stakeholders.
• A sound understanding of content creation across a range of social media platforms including: Facebook X Instagram and TikTok

Desirable

• Degree in journalism marketing communications or a related discipline alongside an understanding of digital platforms audience engagement and the wider media landscape
• Experience using key creative and marketing tools including Adobe Creative Cloud WordPress Canva and DotDigital.
• Experience in video creation/editing social media management email marketing and copywriting across a range of content formats
• Experience in executing marketing campaigns across a diverse range of digital and traditional platforms

For additional information about the role please visit the Job Description and Person Specification here.

Working Arrangements

Full-Time 35 Hours per week

How to Apply

To apply for this role please submit your application alongside your CV and a 1 page cover letter explaining your suitability for the role here. Were going to close applications on 5thJunebut if you like the sound of the job please apply straight away as we reserve the right to close applications early if we find the right candidate.