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Today we bring you news of roles in Basketball Ireland and Fifty-Three Six

 

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Basketball Ireland – Digital Media Manager and Communications Assistant

 

Basketball Ireland is inviting applications for the role of Digital Media Manager and Communications Assistant

The role is to create content and maintain Basketball Ireland’s website and social channels, working closely with the Media and Communications Manager.

The Digital Media Manager and Communications Assistant will have a passion for social media and possess the ability to create dynamic content, including video.

They will assist the Media and Communications Manager in all communications and media relations for Basketball Ireland, both internal and external. This will include writing previews, game reports, press releases and in-house documentation.

Dealing with both internal and external stakeholders, helping build and maintain effective working relationships.

Help create new and innovative ways to promote and market Irish basketball.

Other general media and marketing duties including, but not exclusive to, supporting live TV broadcasts and management of media, photographers, commentary and streaming.

Working as a core part of a team, to ensure the smooth running of events.

Providing support to other Basketball Ireland departments and Irish international teams.

Candidate Requirements:

At least two years experience in a similar role.

A third level qualification in Digital Media/Communications/Journalism, or relevant discipline.

Passion for social media and proven ability to create dynamic content, including video

Proficiency in use of camera equipment and ability to desktop edit, using software such as Adobe, FCP or similar.

Knowledge of content management systems, such as WordPress.

Strong communication and writing skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills and experience in dealing with media contacts and the volunteer base of an organisation.

Knowledge of the sports media scene in Ireland.

Excellent organisational, scheduling and planning skills, with attention to detail

A team player and flexibility in working hours – please note there will be weekend work involved with this role.

A full, clean, driving license. The successful candidate must also have their own mode of transport for travel to and from games at weekends.

A knowledge of basketball is desired, but not essential.

This is a full-time role based at Basketball Ireland headquarters at the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght, Dublin 24. The job shall start remotely, due to Covid-19.

How to Apply:
Applications for the role must include:
• Cover letter
• CV
• Links to examples of social media work or content creation
• A sample basketball game report (approx. 400 words)

All four elements of the application should be sent by email to Basketball Ireland CEO & Secretary General, Bernard O’Byrne, at bobyrne@basketballireland.ie on or before 1700 on Monday, March 22nd, 2021.

 

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Fifty-Three Six – Digital Campaign Executive

 

Fifty-Three Six is a full service, multi-award winning Sports Marketing Agency. We are digital-first and specialise in content creation, performance marketing and digital strategy.

Our focus is driving measurable results for our clients and we do this by utilising a blend of content and data. We conceive campaign concepts, produce premium content, and run sophisticated digital campaigns to convert fans into customers. We work with the likes of Racing TV, Kinetica, GAA, Lidl, The FA, Swim Ireland, IRFU, Munster Rugby, Joymo, PlayerData, BWG and many more.

Fifty-Three Six is still a young agency and growing quickly. We offer employees the chance to be autonomous, express themselves and there is significant room for progression.

Role Overview:

Having won a number of new clients recently, we are looking for a candidate to work alongside our digital team to run high quality performance campaigns. This person will have experience in running data-driven campaigns, across multiple platforms. Important components of this role will be the ability to shape campaign strategy, analyse data and optimise based on insights. There will also be requirements for research, reporting and copywriting, where applicable.

The Candidate:

  • Strong knowledge of key digital platforms, including Facebook Network, Display, Search, YouTube & Twitter

    • Experience with app install ads is a bonus

    • Google ads suite expertise also a plus

  • A minimum of 2 years experience working on digital campaigns on agency, brand  or platform side

  • A natural interest and curiosity in digital trends

  • Analytical mindset and data driven approach to insight and optimisation

  • Excellent copywriting skills

  • Extremely detail orientated and organised in approach

  • Full funnel approach to campaign management and a working understanding of tracking, measurement, pixel implementation and attribution

  • A visual eye with an ability to paint a clear picture in  campaign reports

  • Self starter, ambitious and team player who does not wait for instruction

  • An interest in sport is a big plus

The Role:

  • Daily management of digital campaigns across multiple platforms, including but not exclusive to Facebook Network, Programmatic Display, Paid Search, YouTube and Twitter.

  • Weekly and monthly reporting to clients, highlighting key campaign results, insights and patterns

  • Campaign data analysis to provide insight and shape strategy

  • Writing ad copy to accompany digital campaigns

  • Working directly with our platform partners to continually innovate at a campaign level

  • Competency with budget management and creative briefing

  • Support digital team with research where applicable

To apply, please send a CV and cover note to tom@fiftythreesix.com

 

 

 

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Previously covered roles which close for applications today:

 

Gaelic Players Association – CEO

The GPA is the representative body for inter-county hurlers, footballers and camogie players. Following the recent merger with the WGPA, the organisation represents over 4,000 current inter-county players and an increasing number of past players.

The organisation is seeking to appoint a CEO with the drive and vision to lead the organisation through an exciting next phase of development.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the successful candidate will be a dynamic leader with an innovative, open and growth mindset.

Along with excellent people skills, the person must have the ability to establish and develop positive relationships with a range of stakeholders including players, the GAA/LGFA/Camogie Associations, Government Bodies, commercial partners and individual supporters and donors.

Tasked with overseeing the organisation’s day-to-day management and leading a high performing team, the CEO has a core responsibility to develop and implement operational policies aligned to the vision of the GPA and to deliver the organisational strategic plan.

The successful candidate will inspire confidence, while always representing the members’ best interests. In addition, the CEO should have a deep understanding of and empathy for the experience of inter-county players in relation to their on-field activities and their lives off the field.

This is a unique opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced individual with strong leadership and managerial qualities combined with a passion and deep understanding of the games.

Interested candidates should send their curriculum vitae in confidence to:

Shay Dalton or Concepta Cadogan

Lincoln Recruitment Specialists

Email:  ceoapplication@lincoln.ie

The Closing date for applications is Monday 8th March at 5 PM

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Cricket Ireland – Non-Executive Director

Cricket Ireland is looking to add to its Board through the appointment of a new independent Non-Executive Director.

The Board comprises a Chairman, six nominees of the four provincial cricket unions and five independent directors, appointed to bring specific additional skills and expertise to the Board and provide independent judgement and objective challenge on issues of strategy, governance, performance and resources. All Board members are non-executive and act in a voluntary capacity. Meetings take place approximately every two months: currently they are being held by Zoom but in normal circumstances, most would take place in Dundalk.

Each Board member is likely to be asked to serve on at least one sub-committee, with a broadly similar meeting pattern.

This newly defined independent director role has been introduced following a recent evaluation by the Board of its effectiveness with the specific objective of constructively challenging and supporting management to ensure the system delivers optimum performance by national squads on the world stage.

Experience of high-performance sport at senior representative level (as player, coach, selector, media commentator or high-performance expert) is required, alongside operational experience of a sporting high-performance team environment; detailed knowledge of the dynamics and pressures experienced by elite players/athletes/coaches; and an understanding of high-performance systems and structures in sport.

Knowledge of cricket is desirable but not essential

The closing date for expressions of interest will be Wednesday, March 3rd.

A letter from the applicant describing what he or she would bring to the role and a concise CV setting out how and when the relevant experience has been gained should be sent by email to info@cricketireland.ie for the attention of the Chairman of the Nominations Committee and will be confidential.

If deemed necessary by the Nominations Committee, online interviews will be held in the week beginning March 8th

If the Board decides to recommend an appointment, it will nominate the person for election at the 2021 Annual General Meeting on April 25th, with a view to their joining the Board at its next meeting on June 16th.

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