Sports Marketing

Description:

Sport Ireland established the Local Sports Partnership (LSP) Network as an initiative to create a national structure to co-ordinate and promote the development of sport and participation at local level. LSPs aim to increase participation in sport and physical activity by breaking down barriers and increasing numbers of people participating and ensuring continued participation through all stages of life.

The Sports Marketing & Information Officer will be responsible for marketing and communication campaigns to increase engagement with audiences and stakeholders, to raise profile and increase awareness of programmes, education and services. Funding for the role of Sports Marketing & Information Officer has been secured through Sport Ireland. Reporting to the LSP Coordinator, this individual will oversee marketing and awareness raising of sport and activity in the County, building the brand of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Sports Partnership and reaching out to the local community through all media channels. This individual will be the key interface between the public, sports staff and our other key stakeholders including Sport Ireland.

• Hold a third level qualification in marketing, communications, digital media, journalism or similar.
• Experience in creating, editing and publishing digital content especially video.
• Experience in Web and Social Media Analytics.
• Experience in Digital Marketing.
• Experience of using MS Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, Final Cut Pro, Pro Tools, Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop or similar software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent organisational skills;
• A good understanding of project-based programme delivery with measurable
• Be fully computer literate with a good knowledge/understanding of I.T. Systems including Microsoft Office.
• Be self-motivated and able to work independently to meet or exceed goals;
• Hold a full clean driving licence. Use of personal transport for work is required. Willingness and the ability to travel is required.