Media Coordinator (Mat-Leave Cover)

ABOUT THE CLUB

As the pioneers of the AFL, The Melbourne Football Club holds a special place in history. Our legacy dates back 168 years, when we wrote the rules of the game. We became the inaugural VFA/VFL/AFL Club and still carry the distinction of being the oldest professional sporting club in the world. Our vision of the future has been shaped by the foundations of our past. A foundation which created the Demon Spirit.

At Melbourne, we’re proud. Proud of our rich history, proud of our values, with Trust, Respect, Unity, and Excellence at our core. Proud of our people, who live these values each and every day. Proud of our passion, our colours and our spiritual home. We’re proud to belong.

ABOUT THE ROLE

An exciting opportunity is available for a passionate and driven Media Coordinator to join our Media & Communications Department. A perfect place to kick start your career in the AFL.

In this role, you will manage the day-to-day media activity across our AFL and AFLW programs, working closely with sports media to manage requests and proactively create positive coverage that showcases and promotes the AFL & AFLW teams.

Based at the MCG, the role will also involve regular travel to Casey Fields and AAMI Park, offering exposure across multiple elite sporting facilities.

This is a full-time, 12-month maternity leave cover position.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Reporting directly to the General Manger – Media & Communications, the key areas of responsibilities will include:

• Assist with facilitating all AFL media enquiries and briefing spokespeople, including players and coaches
• Manage all AFLW media enquiries and briefing of AFLW spokespeople, including players and coaches
• Act as the primary contact for all AFLW broadcast and match-day media requests
• Craft media releases, and written content for the club’s website when required
• Assist with the coordination of media for the AFL program– organising media conferences, broadcasts headshots
• Assist with and running AFL & AFLW media conferences
• Tracking club and player media commitments, monitoring issues, and completing other admin tasks when required
• Developing and maintaining key relationships throughout sport media and general news media
• Assisting with the VFL and VFLW coordination of media in the VFL and VFLW program when required
• Assist the GM – Media & Communications with overall club messaging, including the execution of weekly media plans
• With guidance from the GM – Media & Communications, help deliver the club’s communication strategy across both football related initiatives

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

You are a self-motivated individual, with proven industry experience in Sports Media and communications ideally working in the industry with a tertiary qualification in Media, Communications and/or Journalism. You are someone who has had at least 1-2 years experience in a similar role.

You are known for your strong work ethic, love to take initiative and thrive in building positive and collaborative relationships across the organisation. You are committed to achieving excellence working as part of a high-performing team. You will be able to effectively manage competing priorities and pride yourself on your attention to detail and exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.

You are passionate about the AFL and understand the game and its fans. It is essential you are available to work outside of business hours including match days and weekends.

PERKS & BENEFITS

This position presents the opportunity to work in a unique environment at one of the world’s most iconic sporting stadiums, the Melbourne Cricket Ground, and the opportunity to work in our newly developed high-performance facility at Casey Fields.

Our people thrive within a club that is committed to a standard of excellence and supported by a culture of wellbeing and balance. As a Melbourne Football Club employee, you will have access to unique perks and benefits including:

• Access to a range of AFL/AFLW special and unique events that the whole family can enjoy.
• A fridge full of healthy and delicious snacks to enjoy and fresh fruit delivered weekly.
• Access for you and family to our Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing commitment to your personal and professional development.

HOW TO APPLY

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please submit a cover letter and CV outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications close Tuesday 17 February 2026. Please note that interviews may commence prior to closure date.

The Melbourne Football Club is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and diverse candidates. If you believe that you have the passion, dedication, and potential to contribute to our organisation but may not meet all the specified selection criteria, we still encourage you to get in touch with us. We recognise that talent comes in many forms and that unique skills and experiences can be valuable assets to our club.

Please note that due to the overwhelming number of applications received by the Club, we are unable to reply to every application. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People

Melbourne Football Club is committed to and takes seriously its responsibility to provide an environment for children and young people that is caring, nurturing and safe. We expect representatives of the Club, regardless of their role or level of responsibility, to act to safeguard children and young people, and support such an environment.

This role will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks, including a National Police Check and a Victorian Working with Children Check.