The AFL is Australia’s premier sporting organisation supporting two constantly evolving national competitions, AFL and AFLW. Our purpose is to progress the game, so everyone can share in its heritage and possibilities.

We have a strong workforce presence in most States and Territories of Australia including Northern Territory, QLD, NSW / ACT, Victoria and Tasmania.

As the AFL/ AFLW competitions continue to grow and evolve at both the elite and community levels, we are focused on ensuring we attract and retain great people in both permanent and casual roles at all levels and within all areas of our industry.

Importantly, we aim to reflect the communities where our game is played by recruiting locally where possible to strengthen our connection to the ‘grassroots’ of our game. We are also fortunate to have hundreds of passionate volunteers within our industry, offering their time and expertise to help grow our game.

The AFL's purchase of Marvel Stadium in Docklands, Melbourne, further diversifies our workforce with more than 1000 casual employees to make every moment matter for our fans and customers.

ABOUT US

As an organisation, the AFL works tirelessly in all states and at all levels to enhance and grow the game – from grassroots to elite. Together, we put on the game, deliver important events, communicate with our fans, run community programs, develop coaches and umpires, collaborate with partners, delight members, support clubs and so much more. While our roles may vary, we are all united by a common goal, to progress the game so that everyone can share in its heritage and possibilities.

The AFL is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our care. Please note, we undertake several screening processes to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate to this position holds a valid employee Working with Children/ Vulnerable People check and a satisfactory criminal history record check.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer and firmly believe that diversity and inclusion is an important part of both the AFL and the communities in which we operate. Our game is for everyone, and we strive to be a workplace for everyone.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This exciting, new AFL Expansion Hub encompasses marketing, data and sales teams, working together to drive growth of the game in non-traditional football markets. The Expansion Hub’s initial priority will be to expand on the work of the GWS Giants, Sydney Swans and AFLNSW/ACT in Greater Sydney, with the intent to scale services and capability to other markets and Clubs over time.

The Reporter will be responsible for creating compelling content across all of AFL Media, club and key stakeholder platforms. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating day-to-day news, analysis, news features, match reports, commentary, lifestyle and athlete content.

The role requires a range of skills, including the ability to produce polished, accurate content in video and written form. The position also requires the ability to regularly generate unique content, to create positive relationships with a range of AFL industry figures and a commitment to creating content to engage and grow the AFL in Greater Sydney.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF

Key Accountabilities:

• Produce clean, engaging multi-format content (including breaking news, media conferences, match reports, long-form features, lifestyle, athlete, opinion, and analysis) with regard to brief, style, deadlines, word length and writing quality across all AFL platforms
• Create longer form lifestyle and athlete content – developed in an accessible style for new fans of the game
• Assist in the production of website video products, including daily video, podcast, news wrap and regular video features
• Generate unique news and content ideas
• Be creative in the presentation of your work, particularly with the use of multimedia
• Be flexible enough to deliver all video products – studio presenting, news packages from the field, video features
• Work closely with the AFL social media team to promote and support your content
• Maintain and continue to develop a list of contacts over and above the communications manager(s) on your beat, to consistently deliver unique news and video content

OUR IDEAL TEAM MEMBER

Core Competencies:

• At least 3 years’ reporting experience in a major multi-platform newsroom or well recognised publisher

• Strong understanding of Australian Football, its history, trends and contemporary news as well as current social media platforms

• An empathy for the people of Western Sydney and diversity of the region

• A passion for sport

• A strong track record of producing clean, compelling copy to tight deadlines

• Demonstrated ability to work on camera on location and in studio under deadline pressure

• A strong and demonstrable record of working independently and generating unique content

• Ability to self-produce and work autonomously

• A strong creative flair

• A passion for great content

OUR CULTURE

Please visit www.afl.com.au/careers/our-organisation

We are proudly a WORK180 endorsed employer for women, to see the great benefits that the AFL offers, please visit https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/afl

THE PERKS

• Play The Day Your Way – a flexible approach to your working life
• My Development – lean into the AFL’s My Development program consisting of on-the-job training, coaching and mentoring, and formal learning
• Play Well – access to our extensive Health and Wellbeing program centered around our belief in a healthy body, healthy mind, and healthy workplace
• My Benefits – with thanks to our AFL Corporate Partners, access great benefits and discounts
• AFL Silver Memberships – permanent team members can access AFL matches at Marvel Stadium and the MCG, enjoy and share the experience of our game with your family and friends!

Applications Close: 19 July 2023