Men's football news
Written by: DanielL
This is an exciting chance to gain experience and make an impact in a dynamic football environment.
Whether you aspire to be a sports journalist or want to develop your media and communication skills, this role offers a chance to contribute to the club’s online presence and brand, and connect with fans.
Lewes Football Club’s online footprint has grown in recent months.
Since the beginning of the 2025-26 season, the club has gained 1400+ followers on Instagram, 500+ on TikTok, whilst holding 14.7k followers on X and 3000+ on Facebook.
This is due to the hard work of the current volunteer social media team.
Now, with 2026-27 fast approaching, Lewes FC are open to welcoming more volunteers to share responsibilities of running the social media for the football club.
About the Role:
Under the guidance of the Men’s Football Operations and Comms team, you will shape the club’s communications by creating content across all media channels.
Key Responsibilities:
Social Media Management: Drive engagement and grow the online community by actively managing the club’s social media channels.
Live Match Coverage: Provide live updates for all Men’s First Team matches, home and away.
Match Report Writing: Write match reports for the Men’s First Team.
Website Content Creation: Produce written content for the club website, including club statements and new signing announcements.
Website Administration: Assist with the general administration of the club website.
Graphic Design: Produce graphics to support content. Adobe Photoshop experience desirable.
Video Content: Produce reels, interviews and stay up to date with social media trends to drive engagement for the club.
Skills Required:
Reliability: Whilst being a voluntary role, this role requires a substantial amount of time to fulfil duties.
Innovation: Football media output across the world is constantly changing. This requires our volunteers to think ahead, demonstrating ways that can drive engagement and impressions.
Communication Skills: Good with written and verbal skills, as well as the ability to confidently communicate with players, fans and more.
What You’ll Gain:
This is an opportunity for personal and professional growth. You’ll have the chance to:
Develop Core Skills: Learn how to meet deadlines and work as part of a team to produce media content.
Enhance Your Portfolio: Build a portfolio of published work, including social media content, match reports, and website articles.
Network and Connect: Meet new people and connect with professionals in the football community. Previous volunteers worked for the Baller League, SMUGGLER, football podcasts such as ‘kopendfracas’, various motorsport publications, and produced reports for Brighton & Hove Albion, all whilst volunteering for Lewes FC.
Make a Real Difference: Contribute to the Men’s First Team’s success and wider club profile.
To express your interest, please contact Stan Lahood with any accompanying examples of previous work or ideas you have. Stan can be contacted via email at stan@lewesfc.com