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Football Communications Manager
Manchester United
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Job Posted- 24 Sep 2025
Status- Full Time
Location- England
Closing date- 7 Oct 2025
The Purpose:
Reporting to the Head of Football Communications, this fast-paced role will play a key part in managing media and PR activity across the football department, with a focus on the men’s first team. At the core of the role is the delivery of access to media rightsholders, club media and other media partners, and the management of relationships and information flows between the football department and wider media.
The Role:
- Supporting the development and delivery of an effective football communications strategy.
- Effectively delivering rights to media partners and club media, and discretionary access to non-rightsholders (including the arrangement and staging of interviews and press conferences).
- Effectively managing media, communications and PR activity around players and football staff.
- Developing and delivering key messages for media and other stakeholders.
- Cultivating and managing relations with the media and other stakeholders.
- Drafting of written materials, including press releases, articles, and messaging.
- Close co-operation with our content and commercial teams and Manchester United Foundation, ensuring that all media and PR activity around our football department is aligned with the communications strategy.
The Person:
- Relevant professional experience in communications, public relations and/or media; prior experience in an elite sporting environment is desirable
- Language skills - Desirable
- Excellent abilities in written and verbal communications, with an attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent knowledge of the sports media landscape.
- Ability to work and collaborate across departments in a complex organisation, and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders at all levels, including players, coaches, technical staff, and senior leaders.
- High standards, strong work ethic, resilience, and a positive and collaborative mindset all essential.
What We Offer:
At Manchester United, we recognise that our people are at the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a range of rewards designed to support your professional and personal well-being:
- Annual incentive scheme
- Wellness Support with access to mental health resources, digital health checks, and & nutritionists through Aviva Digicare+ Workplace
- Exclusive Discounts through our United Rewards platform, giving you access to exclusive deals from the club and partners
- Gym Facilities in our onsite locations and opportunities for regular social events and team-building activities
- Enhanced family Leave Benefits and an opportunity to purchase additional holiday days
- Enhanced Career Development with access to professional learning platforms like LinkedIn Learning, and internal training programs
- A Supportive Work Environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion, and individual growth
Our Commitment to You:
At Manchester United, we believe that a diverse and inclusive environment makes us stronger. We are committed to building a team where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of our recruitment strategy, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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