Head of Media / Media Lead

About Us

PFDC SMHQ operates as a governance-led, development-first football ecosystem. We focus on long-term player development, safeguarding, and institutional credibility not hype, shortcuts, or social media trends.

Media in our system is not marketing-first. It is documentation, brand governance, and trust-building.

The Role

We are hiring a Head of Media / Media Lead to take ownership of our media direction, visual identity, and publishing control.

This role sits above photographers and videographers and ensures that all media output aligns with PFDC values, safeguarding standards, and brand consistency.

This is not a content creator or influencer role.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage photographers and videographers

Define and protect PFDC's visual identity and tone

Control what content is captured, used, and published

Approve all external media before release

Ensure media use aligns with player welfare and safeguarding standards

Separate internal performance documentation from external-facing content

Escalate sensitive decisions to senior management when required

What This Role Is NOT

A social media influencer role

A personal content creator position

A freelance or ad-hoc media job

A role driven by likes, views, or trends

Requirements

Proven experience in media, content, or brand leadership

Experience managing creatives (photographers, videographers, editors)

Strong understanding of brand consistency and professional boundaries

Ability to say no and protect standards

Professional, calm, and structured mindset

Nice to Have

Experience in sports, education, or youth environments

Understanding of safeguarding and responsible media use

Experience working within structured organizations

Why Join PFDC SMHQ

Clear authority and role boundaries

Stable, professional environment

Opportunity to grow into a senior leadership role

Direct impact on brand credibility and trust

Media governance, not chaos