Sector
Media, Content & Broadcasting
Telling the story of the game as a journalist, broadcaster, commentator, producer, photographer or creator.
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Entry / volunteer
Football Content Creator
Entry / volunteer Not needed
Creates videos, podcasts, newsletters or social content about football.
Unpaid or expenses, up to £60K (UK)
Early career
Club Press & Communications Officer
Early career Helpful
Handles media requests and communications for a club.
£24K to £50K (UK)
Club Video Producer / Editor
Early career Not needed
Produces video content for a club or competition.
£22K to £48K (UK)
Football Photographer
Early career Not needed
Photographs matches, players and events for clubs, agencies and publishers.
Unpaid or expenses, up to £45K (UK)
Local Football Reporter
Early career Strongly preferred
Covers a local club or league for a newspaper, radio station or site.
£20K to £34K (UK)
Established
Football Journalist
Established Strongly preferred
Reports, writes and investigates football stories.
£28K to £75K (UK)
Broadcast Producer
Established Helpful
Plans and produces live football shows and match coverage.
£30K to £80K (UK)
Match Commentator
Established Not needed
Provides live commentary on matches for TV, radio and streaming.
£10K to £250K (UK)
Senior
Pundit / Analyst (Media)
Senior Not needed
Offers expert opinion and analysis on television, radio and online.
£5K to £500K (UK)