Collingwood's digital media department is looking for an official online journalist to cover the club's daily happenings from the Westpac Centre.

The job title reads 'Digital Content Producer' with the full-time gig to commence in early November.

The club is looking for someone who wants to launch their media career, is passionate about AFL and knows a thing or two about social media.

Three things to think about
  • If you think a person who tweets is a twit, you are probably not suited for the role.
  • VFL is your baby and we want you to treat it like one.
  • 'Content is King' - Yes the phrase is overused, but it still rings true.
Read the job description below and if you think you have what it takes...then apply!


The role of the 'Digital Content Producer' is to cover the day-to-day happenings at the Westpac Centre to be consumed by our members and supporters online.  Communicating with our members and supporters using social media is a must for this role.  This role is fun, varied and ideal for a budding writer who is keen to start an exciting career world of online and sports media.

Reporting to the Digital Media Manager, the perfect candidate will be consumed by all things digital, be completely across emerging new media and can pump out compelling content in rapid time.

After recently completing your university studies in Multimedia, Journalism or related field, this is your first big opportunity to launch yourself into the big time. Whilst you are new to this space, you must be able to show us your skills in blogging and article writing to be successful in this role.

To be considered for this role you must follow the three-step application process outlined below. Incomplete applications will NOT be considered!

1.    Provide a link to a short video (1 min max) demonstrating what it is that makes you the best candidate for this amazing opportunity    
  • Bonus points for creativity!
  • Must be hosted online (YouTube, etc) - please don’t send video files
  • It’s about the content not the production quality so get it to us any way you can
2.    Send us links to your online blogs / articles (max 5 links) - include the links in your resume.

3.    Provide us a copy of your resume

Send your application through to digitalcontentproducer@collingwoodfc.com.au

We can’t wait to see what you can do!

APPLICATIONS CLOSE AT 12 NOON ON MONDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER