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Communications Officer
WRU - Welsh Rugby Union. Support communications activity promoting Principality Stadium as a world-leading multi-event venue .
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support communications activity promoting Principality Stadium as a world-leading multi-event venue
- Lead media operations at stadium events, including accreditation, media facilities and matchday services
- Generate media coverage across sports, entertainment, tourism, business and trade publications
- Build and maintain relationships with journalists, broadcasters, promoters and industry stakeholders
- Assist communications planning and delivery for major sporting fixtures, concerts and special events
- Collaborate with event organisers and rights holders to maximise media opportunities and audience engagement
- Manage stadium-related media enquiries and coordinate responses with internal stakeholders
- Develop and distribute press releases, media advisories, event briefings and reactive statements
- Monitor traditional, digital and social media coverage, identifying opportunities and emerging issues
- Identify coverage opportunities beyond traditional sports media, including business, tourism, lifestyle and entertainment
- Support promotion of the stadium's food and beverage, hospitality and premium experience offerings
- Create stories highlighting the stadium's role in Welsh sport, culture, tourism and the visitor economy
- Oversee filming, photography and access requests within the stadium
- Maintain media, stakeholder and event databases for communications planning and reporting
- Undertake duties supporting the wider Marcomms team and WRU Group Strategic Mission, Purpose and Values
Requirements
What you’ll need- Experience in communications, media relations, public relations or a related field
- Passion for sport, entertainment, and live events
- Understanding of communications measurement and media monitoring
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
- Highly organised
- Excellent IT skills, specifically Microsoft package
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance
- Ability to communicate and work through the medium of Welsh is desirable
- Valid UK Driver's License is desirable
- Role subject to a basic/enhanced DBS check
Benefits
Comp & perks- Salary Sacrifice Pension (5% employee contribution, matched by WRU)
- Life assurance scheme
- WRU Group Ticket Allocation (in line with ticketing policy)
- One additional paid day off (birthday leave)
- Employee assistance programme
- Team Tactics – hybrid working arrangements
- Free stadium parking and gym
- WRU Group store and tour discounts
- WRU Group partnership offers
- Eye Care Voucher Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme