Vacancy at Cambridge United FC
Women’s Media Intern
Salary
Voluntary Role
Remote working and at various stadium locations
Vacancy listed
2025-07-09
Application deadline
2025-07-23
Details
Women’s Media Intern
Department Media and Communications
Reports to Head of Communications
Location Remote working and at various stadium locations
Salary Volunteer
Hours Matchdays and one day a week
Role Summary
The Women’s Media Intern for Cambridge United will closely with the Club’s Communications team and Women’s Media Officer to help support the media output of Cambridge United Women.
The primary focus for the candidate will be to promote the Women’s team through social media and the website. They may be required to provide reports on games, update graphics, capture content through visual media and showcase the work that Cambridge United Women do with engaging content.
Experience of any of the following skills would be advantageous: Photography, Videography, Editing, Graphic Design, Writing Sports Copy.
During the week they will be required to support the team with other duties, during hours which work with the students’ schedule.
In addition to this, may be required on occasions to support the team with other media and marketing duties.
Key Role Outcomes
• Work with the Women’s Media Officer to plan, execute and deliver
engaging content for Cambridge United Women’s social channels
• Attend fixtures to cover CUWFC games for official Club channels
• Commit to continual improvement and ensuring the Club’s output is engaging,
innovative and of the highest standard
• Assist with the production and delivery of all visual Academy media – photos,
video and graphics
• Write articles about the Women’s game for Website and Matchday Programme
• Any other reasonable duties
This role description sets out the key outcomes required. It does not specify in detail the activities required to achieve these outcomes. As a term of your volunteering, you may reasonably be expected to perform duties of a similar or related nature to those outlined in the role description.
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience Required/ Desirable
Excellent written and verbal communication skill
Creative mind-set
Commitment to creating first-class, accurate and engaging content
Ability to produce high level imagery through Adobe Photoshop
Ability to take high level photography and videography
Ability to manage the Club’s website CMS and write articles
Calm and flexible approach
Ability to respond and react to deadlines that arise at short notice
Strong interpersonal and listening skills
A willingness to take on and learn new tasks and skills
Highly trustworthy with confidential information
Commitment to quality and continuous improvement
Personal Qualities/Attributes
Hardworking and enthusiastic
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Reliable and committed
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Able to communicate effectively
Willingness to work weekday evenings
Excellent team player and motivator
Application Process
Application Instructions Interested applicants should apply by submitting their CV and Cover Letter, applications which do not include both documents will not be reviewed.
Application Closing Date Wed 23 July
Interview Date(s)
Start Date August 2025
Mission, Vision & Values Mission
Cambridge United aspires to compete at the highest level of the English Football League, whilst operating a financially sustainable football club embedded within the heart of its community.
We are custodians with a collective responsibility to protect and enhance the Club for future generations.
Vision
Creating Memories
We engage current and future generations of supporters by creating memorable moments.
Driving Standards & Performance
We will evolve by driving standards and performance through self-reflection and education.
Enhancing Lives
We are an inclusive Club that is United in Endeavour to enhance lives though the power of sport.
Values
We engage positive and inspiring characters who are committed to serving and strengthening our community, by adopting our 3 keys values.
Teamwork
We achieve more through working together than alone and are United in Endeavour.
Hard Work
We are committed to learning and working towards our pursuit of excellence in everything we do.
Humility
We will celebrate each other’s successes and recognise that no individual is greater than the collective.
Employability Statement Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
Safeguarding Statement Cambridge United FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
For those positions where a criminal record check (DBS) is identified as necessary, this will be carried out in line with other safer recruitment checks.
The post holder will be required to undergo Safeguarding training periodically.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and role applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.
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Department Media and Communications
Reports to Head of Communications
Location Remote working and at various stadium locations
Salary Volunteer
Hours Matchdays and one day a week
Role Summary
The Women’s Media Intern for Cambridge United will closely with the Club’s Communications team and Women’s Media Officer to help support the media output of Cambridge United Women.
The primary focus for the candidate will be to promote the Women’s team through social media and the website. They may be required to provide reports on games, update graphics, capture content through visual media and showcase the work that Cambridge United Women do with engaging content.
Experience of any of the following skills would be advantageous: Photography, Videography, Editing, Graphic Design, Writing Sports Copy.
During the week they will be required to support the team with other duties, during hours which work with the students’ schedule.
In addition to this, may be required on occasions to support the team with other media and marketing duties.
Key Role Outcomes
• Work with the Women’s Media Officer to plan, execute and deliver
engaging content for Cambridge United Women’s social channels
• Attend fixtures to cover CUWFC games for official Club channels
• Commit to continual improvement and ensuring the Club’s output is engaging,
innovative and of the highest standard
• Assist with the production and delivery of all visual Academy media – photos,
video and graphics
• Write articles about the Women’s game for Website and Matchday Programme
• Any other reasonable duties
This role description sets out the key outcomes required. It does not specify in detail the activities required to achieve these outcomes. As a term of your volunteering, you may reasonably be expected to perform duties of a similar or related nature to those outlined in the role description.
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience Required/ Desirable
Excellent written and verbal communication skill
Creative mind-set
Commitment to creating first-class, accurate and engaging content
Ability to produce high level imagery through Adobe Photoshop
Ability to take high level photography and videography
Ability to manage the Club’s website CMS and write articles
Calm and flexible approach
Ability to respond and react to deadlines that arise at short notice
Strong interpersonal and listening skills
A willingness to take on and learn new tasks and skills
Highly trustworthy with confidential information
Commitment to quality and continuous improvement
Personal Qualities/Attributes
Hardworking and enthusiastic
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Reliable and committed
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Able to communicate effectively
Willingness to work weekday evenings
Excellent team player and motivator
Application Process
Application Instructions Interested applicants should apply by submitting their CV and Cover Letter, applications which do not include both documents will not be reviewed.
Application Closing Date Wed 23 July
Interview Date(s)
Start Date August 2025
Mission, Vision & Values Mission
Cambridge United aspires to compete at the highest level of the English Football League, whilst operating a financially sustainable football club embedded within the heart of its community.
We are custodians with a collective responsibility to protect and enhance the Club for future generations.
Vision
Creating Memories
We engage current and future generations of supporters by creating memorable moments.
Driving Standards & Performance
We will evolve by driving standards and performance through self-reflection and education.
Enhancing Lives
We are an inclusive Club that is United in Endeavour to enhance lives though the power of sport.
Values
We engage positive and inspiring characters who are committed to serving and strengthening our community, by adopting our 3 keys values.
Teamwork
We achieve more through working together than alone and are United in Endeavour.
Hard Work
We are committed to learning and working towards our pursuit of excellence in everything we do.
Humility
We will celebrate each other’s successes and recognise that no individual is greater than the collective.
Employability Statement Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
Safeguarding Statement Cambridge United FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
For those positions where a criminal record check (DBS) is identified as necessary, this will be carried out in line with other safer recruitment checks.
The post holder will be required to undergo Safeguarding training periodically.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and role applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.
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