Content Editor

We are excited to be searching for a Content Editor, who will drive the day-to-day management of The FA's websites - namely EnglandFootball.com and TheFA.com - as well as contributing to the organisation's use of operated platforms (i.e. social media accounts).

What will you be doing?

• Curate and manage informative and editorial content for The FA's two website platforms - EnglandFootball.com and TheFA.com - positioning ourselves as the go-to destination for all things England Football and The FA.


• Drive forward content optimisation, maintaining best-in-class website standards and search engine optimisation (SEO).


• Oversee and collaborate with agencies responsible for content creation (i.e. writing of articles), content upload and channel management.


• Contribute to the creation and implementation of cross-platform content plans and schedules, including from ideation/conceptualisation through to publication.


• Support The FA's communications department and other key internal stakeholders in the optimisation and publication of media releases and news articles.


• Sourcing of stories and features, delivering quick-turnaround articles that inform, educate and engage audiences.


• Live event editorial coverage across all England teams and key FA competitions (i.e. Emirates FA Cup and Adobe Women's FA Cup).


• Constantly analyse the performance of content, campaigns and the overall website platforms to produce regular reports for internal recommendations.


• Constantly evaluate and adapt our content offering to positively deliver for our commercial partners, engaging and entertaining audiences.


• Analyse site statistics and user engagement to refine and improve content strategy.


• Maintain historical database records and consistent site management.


• Form part of cross-functional working groups to ensure our content/channel strategy and operation supports wider business objectives.


• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and well-being can be maintained.


• As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance., We currently work within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary.


Your contract with The FA will specify a fixed location of Wembley Stadium or St. George's Park unless the role is advertised as a home-based contract. The contractual location of this role can be found at the top of this advert on our FA vacancy page.

The FA, For All, For You

Our equality, diversity and inclusion strategy forms an integral part of our long-term commitment to using our influence across English football to create a game free from discrimination.

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A Game For All outlines three key strategic commitments - Lead the Change, Be the Change, and Inspire the Change - which will ensure tackling discrimination remains a core priority for English football for years to come.

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.


• Understanding of the modern digital publishing landscape, including emerging trends and future opportunities.


• Thorough knowledge of football, in particular the England national teams, Emirates FA Cup and Adobe Women's FA Cup.


• Extensive knowledge of SEO tools including Google Analytics.


Experience:

• A minimum experience of three years working in the media/editorial content industry.


• Experience of working as part of a multi-functional team to achieve mutual aims and organisational objectives.


• Comfortable dealing with corporate communications.


• Flexible approach to working hours and locations - comfortable with the ever-changing landscape of sport.


• Working within several brand guidelines and tone of voice style guides.


Technical Skills :

• Strong evidence of creating engaging, entertaining and informative editorial content for a range of audiences.


• A strong, natural storytelling ability and editorial news sense.


• Knowledge of website analytics, including key metrics and how to use them to measure performance and make future content decisions.


• Proficient user of website Content Management Systems (ideally Sitecore).


• Experience with image-editing software (e.g. Adobe Photoshop).


• Ability to produce and share short, medium and long-term content plans.


• Excellent communication skills - written and verbal.


Beneficial to have:

Knowledge


• Previous experience in a professional sports or entertainment environment.


• Strong understanding of social media platforms and algorithms.


• Open to learning new skills, and developing and sharing knowledge.


• A natural interest in digital media and content.


Experience


• Previous experience in a professional sports or entertainment environment.


• Journalism background or similar qualification.


• Experience working for a big brand, organisation or publisher.


• Hard-working, flexible and adaptable.


• Strong work initiative with a 'can do' attitude.


• Passionate to deliver for audiences.


Technical Skills


• Understanding of cookies.


• Open to learning new skills, and developing and sharing knowledge.


What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

The Football Association [The FA] is the not-for-profit governing body of football in England. It is responsible for promoting and developing every level of the game, from grassroots through to the professional game, and generates significant revenue to support investment into English football each year.

The FA oversees England international teams across men's, women's, youth and disability football, as well as running the National League System and FA Competitions including the Emirates FA Cup and Women's Adobe FA Cup, and the world-class facilities of Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park, all with a purpose to Unite the Game and Inspire the Nation.

We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and wellbeing.


• Free, nutritious lunches, at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.


• Free private medical cover.


• A contributory pension scheme.


• An additional Thank You days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave.


• A hybrid working model offering greater flexibility.