Content Executive – The R&A
The R&A

As part of a strategic partnership between IMG and The R&A, this role will be embedded within The R&A’s management structure.

Employed by Seven League, IMG’s digital arm, your primary client will be the R&A and you will be a core member of the R&A’s commercial team. You will also be a part of Seven League’s wider team, growing your expertise as a digital practitioner in the sports industry.

The R&A is a leading body within the world of golf and engages and supports activities to ensure it is a thriving sport for all on a global scale.

Its responsibilities include governing the Rules of Golf, staging The Open, golf’s original championship, and developing the sport. Each year, the R&A also stages the AIG Women’s Open and works with the DP World Tour to stage the Senior Open presented by Rolex.

We are seeking a Content Executive to support the planning and production of engaging content for the official channels of The Open and AIG Women’s Open.

As Content Executive for The R&A, you will join the existing Content Team at The R&A to help deliver exciting and compelling content through our owned and operated channels including website, app, social media & The One Club.

The successful candidate will bring an enthusiasm and proactive approach that is required to create engaging content, celebrating the greatest stories of The R&A’s professional Championships and supporting the Commercial department’s wider aims in delivering growth across core revenue streams.

livering growth across core revenue streams.

Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Production and publication of engaging editorial content for The Open and AIG Women’s Open official channels
• Support of the wider content team in the production of assets including video, audio & social campaigns
• Idea generation focused on high-quality storytelling that enhances the brands of The Open and AIG Women’s Open.
• Website hygiene, including liaising with other departments of The R&A to ensure their respective areas – e.g. Ticketing, Spectator Advice, Travel – are kept up to date.
• Keeping TheOpen.com and AIGWO the place to go for information and content relating to previous and future Championships
• Ensuring metadata and SEO is optimised to drive conversion
• Supporting on the ideation and implementation of app content and experiences
• Supporting on content plans and workflow management
• You may also be required to carry out any other duties which are within the scope and purpose of the job.

Knowledge And Experience

Mandatory

• Strong knowledge of professional golf and a readiness to quickly become an expert in The Open and AIG Women’s Open
• Experience of producing high-quality editorial for at least one recognised publication/website.
• Relevant education and work experience
• Good understanding of SEO
• Working knowledge of planning tools eg. Trello or Monday.com

Desirable

• Experience of different CMS platforms.
• Strong knowledge of Adobe PhotoShop
• Working knowledge of audio and video editing tools
• Strong knowledge of social media landscape and trends

Skills And Abilities

• Engaging copywriting while maintaining high standards of accuracy.
• The ability to tailor your writing to various styles – e.g. long-form features, news updates, SEO articles, etc
• Strong organisational skills, with an ability to juggle multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, both internally and externally
• Enthusiastic and proactive attitude

Working Conditions

• This is a permanent position.
• Please note this role will be based at either our St Andrews, Scotland office or our London offices located in Islington or Chiswick.
• Working hours are 9:00 – 18:00, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility on remote working as appropriate
• May be required to attend (and travel to) locations, including other IMG buildings and meetings
• Unsocial hours may be required, as dictated by the demands of the business schedule
• Adapting to use of new systems and technology where appropriate

Endeavor is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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