Work Placement: Matchday Media Assistant

Join us, because history doesn’t write itself…

Wrexham AFC are delighted to offer work placements for the 2026 / 27 season

We truly believe in the power of potential — and there’s nothing more rewarding than helping the next generation find their feet and flourish. As our club continues to grow and strive to make our community proud, we’re excited to open our doors to passionate, driven young people who want to be part of that journey. This is a chance to gain meaningful, hands-on experience, build confidence, and take those all-important first steps toward a bright and successful future.

These placements are designed for students who have recently completed a relevant degree or those undertaking a required “year in industry” as part of their course — ready to turn their knowledge into real impact while growing alongside us.

This placement is subject to an enhanced DBS check (with Children’s Barred list)

Role: Matchday Media Assistant

Contract duration: 10-11 months

Type: Work Placement

Hours: 8 hours per matchday

Department: Media and Communications

Location: STōK Cae Ras, The Rock, Darland School

What you’ll be doing

Assist the media and communications department on a matchday for the men’s first team, women’s first team or Academy, across a range of roles.

Roles include: social media updates and posts, photography, photo editing, graphic design/editing, videography (including portrait video capture for social media), written match reports and quotes-led reaction pieces, website content, interviews, TV production, editing video and audio for content creation, match analytics and press/player liaison.

Collaborate with the media and marketing departments to assist with the management and fulfilment of the Club’s content calendar.

What are we looking for?

• An interest in sports journalism/sports media – preferably studying a relevant degree
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in using Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office software
• Strong interest, knowledge and understanding of football
• A creative approach to content generation, and an interest in the wider football media landscape and social media trends
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proactive attitude
• A professional approach to working with high-level individuals both within football and the wider entertainment industry
• The ability to handle confidential information and exercise discretion
• Flexible approach to working, and the ability to work within a fast-changing, reactive environment in accordance with the needs of a matchday

Beneficial to have:

Experience of covering live sport, particularly football

Provable work experience in similar roles, both covering live sport and interviews

A full driving license, and/or the ability to travel between different Club sites as required

Benefits

The successful candidate will gain experience within a fast-growing football media environment, working with professional colleagues with years of sports media experience. The Wrexham AFC Media and Communications department has a strong history of helping students develop the skills for full-time jobs within the industry, with many former students and employees going on to earn full-time jobs either at Wrexham AFC or further afield – including Premier League clubs.

How to apply

Fill in the application form, detailing your relevant work experience and education, and include within the application the answers to the following questions:

Why are you interested in this role?

What do you think you would bring to the team?

What are you hoping to get out of working with us?

What sports media experience do you have, particularly within football?

SAFEGUARDING

We are committed to ensuring everyone who engages with the Club Academy has a positive, safe,

and supportive experience.

Staff are required to comply with all aspects of the Academy Safeguarding Policies and arrangements and to take

personal responsibility and care to enable strong safeguarding practices to be embedded in the Academy and across the Club too.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check with Children’s Barred List.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Take responsibility and care for the health and safety of yourself and other employees and members of the public who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work.

To comply with all aspects of the Club’s Health & Safety Policy and arrangements, to enable the company

to perform its civil and statutory obligations in relation to Health & Safety.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Hold a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.