World Sailing Job Vacancy - Digital Executive

World Sailing, the world governing body for the sport, is currently advertising for a Digital Executive.

This is a role that will require a detailed skill set in sports related digital media management. It also has a broader comms function to support the general comms content production, management and distribution, as directed by the Communications & Digital Manager.

Click here for the job description – http://www.sailing.org/tools/documents/WSJobDescriptionDIGITALEXECUTIVEOctober2018-[24482].pdf

Given the complex nature of an international federation – there is the need to coordinate activities with multiple parties, including but not limited to the MNA’s, class associations, sailors, boat builders & IOC, ASOIF etc.

The individual will need to help build respect for World Sailing, establish trust in its people and actions, & importantly inspire people to follow and engage with the sport of sailing.

The role has responsibility for all aspects of digital marketing & media, and as such holds a critical interface with both internal and external stakeholders. The rapidly changing landscape of digital means that the role must be highly dynamic & au fait with latest trends, tools & techniques of digital media.

A general comms/PR experience will be required so that the executive can become part of a broader comms team. The nature of events means that there will be aspects of multi tasking & ad hoc requirements, a can do attitude to getting work done is essential.

All applications should be sent to: human.resources@sailing.org with a CV and covering letter by 12 November 2018.

About World Sailing

World Sailing is the world governing body for the sport of sailing, officially recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
 
World Sailing is responsible for:

• the promotion of the sport internationally;
• managing sailing at the Olympic and Paralympic Games;
• developing the Racing Rules of Sailing and regulations for all sailing competitions;
• the training of judges, umpires and other administrators;
• the development of the sport around the world; and
• representing the sailors in all matters concerning the sport.

The principle members of World Sailing are the 145 ‘Member National Authorities’ (MNAs) and the 100+ ‘Class Associations’.

We have a clear and ambitious vision:
A world in which millions more people fall in love with sailing; inspired by the unique relationship between sport, technology and the forces of nature, we all work to protect the waters of the world.
 
Our mission:
To make sailing more exciting and accessible for everyone to participate or watch, and use our reach and influence to create a sustainable future for our sport and the waters of the world.