Digital Content Officer - EuroChamps 2027

England has been awarded the hosting rights for the prestigious EuroChamps2027.  This major European event, sanctioned by EuroHockey, will see the finest hockey talent from Europe compete in an unforgettable tournament in Summer 2027.   

Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, located in the iconic Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, whose purpose-built facilities are designed to meet the highest international standards, will host the group games, quarter finals for the 2027 event. 

The semi-finals and finals of the Championships will see the return of Big Stadium Hockey, a pioneering concept transforming sporting stadiums into world-class hockey venues. This innovative approach offers the unique opportunity to bring hockey to larger audiences, with up to 15,000 fans planned for each of the semi-finals and final. 

The Digital Content Officer will be a key player in the marketing, communications and commercial department and will be vital in leading, shaping and optimising content that is increasingly targeted and relevant to our key audiences.

The successful candidate will support in the storytelling around hockey in the community and the elite teams building up to EuroChamps27, creating content for all England and GB Hockey channels including social and website.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Planning and creation of content across EuroChamps27 and England and GB Hockey channels
• Track key trends across social media channels and understand key updates to social algorithms and amend content in line with this
• Tell the story of hockey from grassroots to elite teams through engaging video content
• Write a wide range of content including long-form editorial (blogs, articles, reports, brand copy advertising, webpages, emails) and short-form social media content, keeping marketing messages consistent and in-line with company voice 
• Communicate with agencies and the development team to fix any problems and implement new ideas 
• Work closely with the marketing team to ensure content is produced to support marketing messages in line with Pro League and EuroChamps27
• Use audience voices to enhance our content, communications and campaigns. Prioritise user-generated-content and create opportunities for digital storytelling in collaboration with key audiences, experiment with new formats, keeping on top of innovations in order to create content 
• Collaborate with teams across the organisation to ensure consistency and alignment of content and messaging across the websites and assets. 
• Research and evaluate the latest trends and techniques to find new and better ways of measuring digital content activity 
• Covering international and domestic matches throughout the season