Editorial Content Producer

⚒️ EDITORIAL CONTENT PRODUCER – JOIN West Ham United ⚒️

📍 Locations: London Stadium & Rush Green Training Ground

💼 Salary: Competitive

🕰️ Hours: 37.5 basic hours Monday-Friday. Five weeks’ paid holiday. You will be expected to work on weekends, Bank Holidays and other antisocial hours to cover matches and other events

✍️ ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you passionate about storytelling, football, and connecting with fans across the globe?

We’re looking for a creative and driven Editorial Content Producer to join our team. You’ll play a key role in shaping how millions of supporters experience the Club—across digital, print, and matchday platforms.

From the roar of matchday to behind-the-scenes exclusives, you’ll help bring the story of West Ham United to life ⚒️

🎯 WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

🧠 Content Planning

• Collaborate in editorial and content planning meetings
• Help deliver engaging content on time and to a high standard
• Build strong relationships across the Club to spot content opportunities
• Contribute to short and long-term editorial strategies

📝 Content Production

• Create compelling written content for:
  • Club website & app
  • Social media
  • Matchday programme
• Cover matches (Men’s First Team, Academy & Women’s Team) ⚽
• Report on Club & Foundation events in the community
• Conduct interviews with players, staff, and supporters
• Sub-edit and refine content from contributors
• Maintain the Club’s tone of voice and editorial standards

📊 Content Evaluation

• Analyse performance and engagement across platforms
• Continuously improve content through feedback and insights
• Support the Editorial Team with ongoing optimisation

✅ WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Essential Skills & Experience:

• At least 1 years’ experience in editorial/content writing (sport preferred)
• Strong writing skills with attention to detail ✍️
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Experience with CMS platforms & Microsoft Office
• Comfortable working matchdays, evenings & weekends
• Ability to travel between locations 🚗
• Experience conducting interviews
• Full UK driving licence
• Relevant degree or NCTJ qualification (or equivalent)

Safeguarding Commitment

We’re committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding children and adults at risk. This role is subject to enhanced DBS checks.

Benefits on offer (may vary based on contract type and location)

• 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off
• Pension and life insurance
• Healthcare cash scheme
• Travel season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Priority access to apply for match tickets
• Discounted season tickets
• Staff discounts in the club store, café and our official partners products and services
• Discounted gym membership and onsite fitness room facilities
• Family friendly leave policies
• Company Social events

EDI Statement

• The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, aligning with the organisation’s business and tactical approach to eliminating barriers and addressing inequity. You agree to actively contribute to creating a discrimination-free and inclusive environment, ensuring equitable access to opportunities and benefits, while fostering a culture of dignity and respect that enables everyone to perform and achieve their potential.

• Candidates must demonstrate their capability and willingness to uphold best practices and procedures, promoting lasting positive change while eliminating biases and barriers to attracting, achieving, and supporting talent from all communities, regardless of background, circumstances, or protected characteristics.

Safeguarding

• The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to the safety and welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk of harm across all stakeholders. Everyone, including third parties who work with the Club or the West Ham Foundation, is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals. Successful candidates must undergo essential background checks before starting their employment, which may include screening of social media. The type of DBS check required will depend on the responsibilities of the position and may be basic, standard, or enhanced.

• The successful candidate agrees to proactively identify and respond appropriately to any concerns, and follow the Club's Safeguarding reporting procedures to report allegations of abuse, poor practice, or anything that may impact the welfare of a child, young person, or adult at risk without delay, within 24 hours, or as otherwise directed by the Club’s or the West Ham Foundation Safeguarding Team.