Media and Communications Coordinator

The West Coast Eagles is an iconic Australian sporting brand with over 100,000 members. The Club formed in August 1986, playing its first official match for premiership points in 1987. Our women’s side played its first game for AFLW premiership points in February 2020. Since then, the club has enjoyed significant success, winning premierships in 1992, 1994, 2006 and 2018. The club also has wide-spanning community and regional programs and is invested in a number of charity organisations, including the Waalitj Foundation.

About the role

The club has a full-time opportunity for an energetic Media and Content Coordinator with a strong writing background, understanding of the sports media landscape and excellent relationship-building skills to join our team.

Reporting to the Head of Communcations and Media responsibilities include:

• Managing WAFL match-day media and broadcast requests, and leading content production.
• Assisting with AFLW/AFL media management and written content production.
• Responding to media enquiries in a timely and efficient manner.
• Coordinating media conferences and media attendance at training sessions.
• Building professional working relationships with broadcasters and media.
• Writing copy about football and broader club topics, including scripting for events and coverage of community and regional programs.
• Collaborating across club departments for effective internal communication and to manage timely member and fan engagement.

Working for a footy club requires availability at matchdays on weekends during the men’s and women’s seasons, and outside of normal business hours as necessary. Some interstate travel will be required. Flexibility around rostered days off during the week and enthusiasm to work and build relationships across the AFL, AFLW and WAFL programs will be critical to success in this position.

Our ideal person

If you’ve got a keen interest in footy, love to write and enjoy staying tuned in to the latest media narratives then you’re off to a good start. Knowledge and an appreciation for the West Coast Eagles’ history and players would be advantageous.

Additionally, you will have:

• Proven ability to write clean and accurate copy to deadline or under time pressure.
• A flair for creative writing, commitment to honing your craft and adapting style for a variety of platforms and audiences.
• Understanding of the sports media environment in Western Australia and nationally.
• Strong work ethic, ability to prioritise projects and time management skills.
• Willingness and flexibility to work weekends.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and follow outlined processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach.
• A tertiary degree in Journalism, Communications or Media studies.

Perks of working at the Club

The Club is situated in the training and administration building located in Lathlain. You will have access to the onsite gym, pool, café, and plenty of free parking.

The Club provides a great team environment, with fun and exciting social events, as well as:

• Special offers and discounts through our Corporate Partners.
• Access to tickets for WCE home matches.
• Fun and exciting social events like the John Worsfold Medal Awards night.
• The opportunity to be involved in the local community and support our charity partners.
• Professional development opportunities tailored to your goals.
• Access to WCE Health and Wellbeing Program.

How to apply

Click on “Apply” to complete an application form via the link, please include a resume and covering letter detailing why you are the best person for this role. Please note that only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Applications close at 12 noon, Friday 27th November 2026. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunities

At WCE we are committed to achieving a diverse workforce, where our employees are treated fairly and with respect. We recognise that we are strengthened by the different skills and experience that people from diverse backgrounds provide and therefore we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, females, those identifying as LGBTIQ+, people of all ages and culturally diverse backgrounds.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People

WCE is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our care who access activities, programs, services or facilities for which the club is responsible for.