Looking for an exciting career opportunity in the sports industry?
•    Lead the digital marketing function and make your mark!
•    MCG location

The Melbourne Football Club is the oldest competitive sporting club in the world, ingrained with the heritage of the game’s establishment more than 150 years ago.  The Club prides itself on a strong workplace culture underpinned by our values that are rich with tradition, passion and innovation.

This is an exciting new role for a switched-on, savvy and dedicated operational Digital Marketing Manager.  This role reports to the GM Marketing and Communications and is a hands-on role responsible for the day to day management and analysis of the club’s online marketing and digital communication initiatives. 

Within this role you will be responsible for:

•    Developing and implementing online marketing strategies and digital initiatives
•    Managing website content, web analytics and reporting
•    Managing and updating social media channels, including email/digital marketing communication
•    Coming up with new and creative digital marketing opportunities
•    Involved in match day and key event participation as required
•    Managing a small digital marketing team

To be successful in the role, you must have:

•    A passion for everything digital and a willingness to grow with this evolving role
•    2+ years experience in a similar role (Product Manager, Digital Media Specialist etc)
•    Passion for sport and recreation (AFL is preferred)
•    Experience leading a team is preferred
•    Constantly keeping abreast of emerging digital marketing techniques and strategies
•    Ability to create and manage clear campaigns plans including implementation schedules and budgets
•    Insights driven and analytical without losing sight of the commercial and strategic 'bigger picture'
•    Friendly, energetic, positive and customer focussed personality

What we offer:

•    A fast paced, fun and vibrant workplace
•    A supportive management team that values the importance of staff development
•    Annual performance and salary reviews
•    A unique backdrop to your day - the MCG - the heart of Melbourne’s sporting precinct
•    A competitive salary, sponsor discounts, staff benefits, social functions and more!

If you think you've got what it takes to lead the digital marketing function we encourage you to apply now.  Along with your resume and an application letter outlining your fit with the role, you will be required to attach examples of successful digital campaigns you've personally worked on in the past.  For further information, please contact the Human Resources Manager on (03) 9652 1137.  Closing date of Friday 3rd August, 2012. .   Please click the Seek link to apply http://www.seek.com.au/Job/digital-marketing-manager/in/melbourne-cbd-inner-suburbs/22790548