PR & Media Assistant
Leeds (UK)
Vacancy listed 2025-07-09
Application deadline 2025-07-30
Details
PR & Media Assistant

  • Full time
  • Leeds (UK) - Office Based
  • Holiday entitlement 25 days (+UK bank holidays) 

The Professional Squash Association (PSA) is the governing body responsible for overseeing and administering men's and women's professional squash worldwide. With over 1,500 registered players and an impressive calendar of over 1,000 tournaments per season, the PSA showcases the pinnacle of squash in some of the most unique and stunning locations worldwide.

The PSA Group is composed of three distinct entities:

Squash Media and Marketing Limited (SMM): Specialising in the promotion and broadcasting of squash, this entity manages and exploits the commercial rights of the PSA and its key stakeholders to drive revenue.

Squash United Foundation: The charitable arm dedicated to promoting the growth of squash, supporting player welfare, and making the sport more accessible to all.

The PSA: The core organisation responsible for the governance, administration, and strategic development of professional squash.

Together, these entities work to elevate the sport of squash, fostering a vibrant and inclusive community while delivering top-tier professional squash experiences to fans worldwide. This is a fantastic opportunity to join us in celebrating and promoting the excitement and athleticism of squash at its highest level and an exciting time to join the sport with squash’s Olympic debut at LA28 on the horizon.

Squash Media & Marketing works closely with multiple partners and clients - including World Squash, the sport’s global governing body - to support them with their communications efforts. Whilst PSA is primarily responsible for the governance of professional squash, World Squash is the global governing body for squash as a whole and is responsible for developing the sport worldwide.

Job Purpose 

The Media Assistant will produce written and social media content for World Squash as well as contributing to wider projects across the PSA media team as required. The role will be based at PSA’s head office in Leeds.

Reporting to: PR & Communications Senior Executive

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Work with PR & Communications Senior Executive to manage the content calendar for World Squash.
  • Produce written content for World Squash digital channels.
  • Ensure that World Squash website is regularly updated with articles, videos and other relevant content.
  • Edit short-form content for World Squash’s social media channels.
  • Create and edit graphics for use across World Squash’s social media channels.
  • Conduct interviews with leading squash players and officials.
  • Draft press releases & other PR materials.
  • Work with key internal and external stakeholders, including National and International Federations, International Olympic Committee to support their communications activities.
  • Work closely with other SMM partners to promote their initiatives.
  • Travel internationally to provide on-site media support at major World Squash events and select PSA events – frequency to be discussed in interview.

About you

Essential:

  • Excellent written communication skills.
  • Proficient with video and image editing software.
  • Adept at planning to ensure that deadlines for multiple projects are met.
  • Capable of working in fast-paced environment of live sport.
  • Excellent organisation and communication skills; able to work cross-functionally to keep all team members up to date on projects.
  • Willing to work outside normal office hours if required to handle media enquiries.
  • Willing to travel to international events as required.
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent.
 

Desirable:

  • Experience using key Adobe software, including Premiere Pro and Photoshop.

What we offer

  • Competitive salary
  • 33 days annual leave (including public holidays)
  • Pension contribution
  • Wellbeing programme including: Employee Assistance Programme, annual volunteering day, Cycle To Work scheme & Eyecare vouchers
  • Learning & Development support and opportunities
  • Regular social events, including weekly social squash 
  • Exclusive discounts with partner companies
  • SQUASHTV subscription
  • Leeds city-centre office location 

How to apply 

The PSA values the diversity of its global multicultural following and aims to have a reflective workforce. We therefore actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please upload your CV and covering letter.

Closing Date: 30th July 2025

Only applicants with the right to work in the UK will be considered.