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About World Curling: World Curling is the international sport federation governing the Olympic winter sport of curling and the Paralympic winter sport of wheelchair curling. World Curling is one of seven International Federations currently part of the Olympic Winter Games programme.
World Curling is a Swiss registered company with its administrative office in Perth, Scotland.
World Curling Media Officer
Job Title: Media Officer
Department: Media
Reports to: Head of Communications and Marketing
Salary: £28,500
Location: Hybrid working (Work from home or head office in Perth, Scotland, with international travel to World Curling Championships required).
Hours: Full-time (Irregular working hours—including weekends—during championships will be required).
About World Curling: World Curling is the International Governing Body of curling and wheelchair curling. The media team delivers the media operations at World Curling international championships and promotes the sport globally.
Position Overview:
World Curling is seeking an ambitious Media Officer to join our team.
The role will focus on institutional communications, media operations and editorial coverage of World Curling events, while maintaining and developing external press relationships.
The World Curling Media Officer will work closely with Members Associations and athletes to promote the Olympic sport of curling and Paralympic sport of wheelchair curling at a global level.
The role also requires working with internal stakeholders to promote the activities of World Curling to our international audience and media.
Main Deliverables
The role offers the opportunity to be involved with a variety of projects within World Curling. The main tasks and responsibilities will include:
- Write and edit a range of content including: website articles, press releases, newsletters, President, Board Director and senior staff remarks
- Work alongside the current team members to increase the visibility and positive perception of the sport globally
- Work with international media for press requests
- Manage media operations for international events
- Become the primary media contact for the World Curling Member Associations
- Pitch and write original feature articles
- Contribute to the social media content and strategy development
- Proactively seek out new and effective ways to communicate
- General communications support to the Head of Communications and Marketing
- Any other duties assigned by the Head of Communications and Marketing
Candidate Requirements
Essential
- Right to work in the United Kingdom
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to write clear, accurate and engaging copy
- A keen eye for detail
- Capable of working to deadlines and balancing multiple tasks at one time
- Thrives in small, multi-cultural teams
- Good command of Microsoft Office programmes
- Experience of working in busy press environments
- 2+ years’ experience in a related communication’s role
Desirable
- Knowledgeable of social media trends and managing a variety of accounts in a professional environment
- Confident using Adobe Creative Suite software
- Passion for sport and an understanding or interest of curling
- Experience with using WordPress
- Experience with using MailChimp or other email marketing tools
Application Timeline:
- Application process closes 4 June 2026
- All candidates notified of application status by 3 July 2026
- Interviews begin week of 6 July 2026
- Final decision made no later than 31 July 2026
To apply for this position, please send a covering letter and CV to [email protected] no later than Thursday 4 June 2026.
