The Vanuatu Cricket Association (VCA) is the national governing body for the game of cricket in Vanuatu and one of the country’s leading sporting organisations. The association is now welcoming applications for the position of Media Officer based in the nation’s capital, Port Vila.
The Media Officer provides the public face and voice of the organisation, aimed at generating positive interest, media attention and knowledge of Vanuatu cricket. The Media Officer is responsible for the promotion and publicity of VCA initiatives, as well as the media management of all VCA events, including men’s, women’s, junior and development tournaments. The main communication is via media releases, as well as social media and the Vanuatu Cricket website. The Media Officer’s other major responsibility is maintaining positive relationships with VCA corporate partners including sponsors.
Responsibilities
- Plan the VCA’s media and promotions for the new year
- Writing, editing, and assisting all VCA Staff in media production
- Produce a monthly newsletter
- Write reviews of all matches played in Port Vila, North Efate, Tanna, Santo and Malekula
- Write previews of all matches played in Port Vila, North Efate, Tanna, Santo and Malekula
- Maintain the VCA Website
- Maintain the VCA Facebook Page
- Maintain the VCA YouTube Channel
- Maintain the VCA Twitter Page
- Production of social & health awareness message flyers, brochures and posters
- Liaise with VCA sponsors and partners to assess the best media strategy for promoting their interests in Vanuatu Cricket
- Maintain positive working relationships with VCA corporate partners including sponsors
- Other duties as required by Vanuatu Cricket General Manager and Board.
