Communications Undergraduate Placement Student

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, meticulous, hardworking and determined Communications intern to join our organisation and support our Communications Department at Nottingham Forest Football Club.

The role will have two primary functions: firstly, the role will support the Communications Department, working closely with members of the team on delivery of press office functions relating to the Nottingham Forest Men’s First Team, and Academy. They will also support the department with the media operations and logistics for Men’s First Team fixtures at the City Ground. The role will require attendance at all men’s first team home match days.

This is a great opportunity to join NFFC at an exciting time and be part of a successful Club that is passionate about its people.

Undergraduate Work Placement

The City Ground, Nottingham, NG2 5FJ

On site

Head of Football Communications

26/27 Season

• Support the delivery of media operations and press office functions at Nottingham Forest Men’s First team fixtures at the City Ground with accreditation management and liaison with attending media.
• Produce media materials including press releases.
• Support the management of men’s and women’s first team, and academy media activity such as spokesperson interviews.
• Develop and maintain trusted working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Work effectively with key internal departments, including Content and Commercial to achieve joint organisational goals.
• Think proactively on ways to promote the club in a good light.
• Support with delivery of Nottingham Forest Netball Communications.
• Provision of additional support to the Communications team as required.

• Must have a mandatory year-long placement (sandwich year) as part of their degree.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A strong work ethic.
• Eagerness to learn and enthusiastic about Communications/Media.
• Knowledge of field sport related communications.
• Interest in PR/Digital/Commercial departments.

The candidate must keep up to date with new methods, and undertake any internal or external training sessions in association with the club. Due to the nature of the role, the candidate must be available to work evenings and weekends. Prior to starting, the successful candidate will have an enhanced DBS check which will be carried out by the club.

As Part Of The Placement, The Club Will Be Able To Support The Candidate In Any Studies Or Research Projects That They Might Be Undertaking As Part Of Their Academic Studies. These Include, But Aren’t Limited To

• Final projects
• Professional practice pieces
• Contemporary research methods
• Examining a professional environment
• Independent research projects

• £500 Contribution to living allowance per month
• Opportunity to work in an elite environment
• Learning and development opportunities through internal CPD
• Breakfast and lunch included
• Full club kit

At Nottingham Forest Football Club we are committed to creating an environment where differences are respected, individuality is celebrated, everyone feels valued, supported, and included. Our goal is to ensure every member of our team can be themselves, contribute fully, and reach their potential without barriers.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from talented people of all backgrounds regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We continue to develop policies and practices that promote equality, diversity, inclusion and mental wellbeing across our workforce.

To help us measure progress and hold ourselves accountable, we ask all applicants to provide accurate diversity information during the recruitment process.

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