International Media Relations Executive - (12 month FTC)

International Media Relations Executive - (12 month FTC)
Find yourself at the heart of Manchester United’s global media strategy. The role leads on international media relations, delivering world‑class media and PR activity, managing relationships with key stakeholders, and enhancing the visibility of players, staff, and the club.

Key duties include developing and executing international communications strategies, cultivating relationships with global media outlets, supporting media operations, and coordinating media events for Men’s, Women’s, and Academy activities.

Responsibilities

Establish and develop strong relationships with international media, broadcasters, journalists and stakeholders to align with club communications.

Support media rights obligations and discretionary access for fixtures, including staging interviews, press conferences and events with a focus on international players and non‑English speakers.

Grow and diversify the audience by deepening connections with existing fans and attracting new supporters, while elevating player profiles.

Develop creative, engaging communications approaches for non‑endemic international media, covering both proactive and reactive campaigns.

Support the majority of men’s home and away fixtures and hold substantial responsibilities within UEFA competitions.

Produce clear, compelling written materials such as press releases, features, briefings and messaging documents.

Monitor international media and social media to provide advice, identify trends, flag risks, and support communications efforts.

Collaborate closely with internal teams – content, marketing, commercial and Foundation – to ensure aligned, integrated activity.

Evaluate and report on activity, campaigns and approaches to inform internal decision‑making and external narratives.

Qualifications

Fluency in additional languages; proficiency in French, Spanish and/or Portuguese is preferred.

Relevant experience in communications, PR or media, with strong experience within elite sport or football.

Excellent understanding of the global sports media landscape, key journalists, platforms, and audience expectations.

Proven track record of establishing strategic relationships with key external stakeholders.

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, strong editorial judgment and attention to detail.

Ability to collaborate effectively across a complex organisation and communicate confidently with multiple stakeholders.

Strong work ethic, discretion, and a proactive mindset recognising the demanding schedule of elite sport.

Benefits

Annual Incentive Scheme.

25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and opportunity to purchase additional holiday days.

Electric Vehicle scheme via Octopus and cycle to work scheme.

Simplyhealth Cash Plan and wellness support with mental‑health resources, digital health checks and nutritionist access through Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace.

Exclusive discounts through United Rewards platform.

Gym facilities at onsite locations and regular social events and team‑building activities.

Enhanced family leave benefits and policies.

Enhanced career development with access to learning platforms such as LinkedIn Learning and internal training programmes.

A supportive work environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion and individual growth.

EEO Statement
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