Reading City Football Club are on the lookout for a passionate and creative Media Lead to cover our Sunday Squad, the perfect opportunity for an aspiring sports journalist eager to gain real-world experience in football media.

Our Sunday Squad, currently in their inaugural season competing in Division Four of the Reading & District Sunday League, play their games on Sunday mornings and are full of ambition and spirit. We’re looking for someone who can bring their story to life across our media platforms.

📰 What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be at the heart of our Sunday Squad’s communication, capturing the highs, the goals, and the stories that make grassroots football special. Your role could include:

• Working with the Sunday Squad Management Team and Club Officials to share the latest updates and news.
• Covering matches live on social media every Sunday morning.
• Writing engaging match reports for our club website – with potential for publication in local or national outlets.
• Interviewing players and coaches to give supporters behind-the-scenes insight.
• Creating content for our Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok accounts.
• Adding content to the official club website when required.

(Please note: this list isn’t exhaustive — we’re open to your ideas too!)

⚽ Who We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Based locally and able to travel to games across the Reading area.
• Available most Sunday mornings.
• Strong written, social media, and communication skills.
• Confident working both independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, enthusiastic, and full of personality!
• A good basic knowledge of football and social media platforms.

Desirable:

• Experience in a sports or media environment.
• Understanding of non-league football.
• Ability to design graphics for online use.

🌟 Why Join Us?

This is an unpaid voluntary role, but it’s a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in a semi-professional football environment. You’ll build your portfolio, strengthen your CV, and work alongside experienced media professionals, all while being part of a welcoming football community.

If you’re passionate about football, love storytelling, and want to kick-start your media career, we’d love to hear from you.

📧 Interested?
Email our Marketing, Communications and Community Engagement Lead, Ryan Sheehan at media@readingcityfc.co.uk with a brief outline of why you’d like to be considered and any relevant experience.

Come and be part of something special at Reading City Football Club!