Join the Her Sport Team: Careers & Opportunities

About Us:
Her Sport is the leading organisation in Ireland changing the game for girls and women in sport — and one of the largest in Europe. We are the voice for girls and women in sport, making tangible impact through key initiatives of visibility and education. A creative, innovative, and disruptive organisation at the forefront of a rapidly growing and exciting market, Her Sport has experienced exponential growth over the past 5 years, with 2025 set to be a pivotal year of development.

We’re excited to announce that we’re expanding our team and hiring for FOUR positions:

• Multimedia Journalist

• Operations and Business Development Manager (Full-Time)

• Education Project Lead (Contractor)

Learn more about us and read about each opportunity below!

If you are interested in any of the positions, please send a cover letter and CV to mohammed@hersport.ie.

Our Vision

Equal opportunity in sport regardless of gender.

Our Mission

To use sport to empower, educate and inspire, so girls and women can achieve their full potential.

Our Values

Founder Mindset

We value individuals who think like business founders — proactively identifying challenges, taking initiative, and approaching problems with creative thinking and solutions. Adaptability and innovation set us apart.

High Performance

Committed to excellence in everything we do. Like elite athletes, we set ambitious goals, strive for personal bests, and push boundaries to deliver top-class results. Continuous improvement is our essence.

Impact

Motivated to create cultural change for girls and women in sport. Every action we take is focused on changing the game — in sport, leadership, and life — to spark a movement that transforms lives and breaks barriers.

Teamwork

No one wins alone. Collaboration and communication are essential. We leverage diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

Trust

Trust is the foundation of our relationships, both within our team and with partners. We value honesty, reliability, and integrity, ensuring transparency and mutual respect in all interactions.

MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST

Supported by Sport Ireland through the Women in Sport Media Internship Initiative

Her Sport is hiring a Multimedia Journalist (Internship) to join our team on a full-time basis for 12 months (full-time position available upon satisfactory completion of internship). This internship is supported by Sport Ireland as part of the Women in Sport Media Internship Initiative. The successful candidate will be given structured mentorship, training and a fully embedded experience in our editorial and content production team.

This is a unique opportunity to gain direct experience in sports journalism, digital storytelling and content creation within a dedicated women’s sports media organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research, plan and produce original content across video, audio, written and visual formats.

• Create engaging content for Her Sport’s platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X (Twitter), LinkedIn and newsletters.

• Attend sports events, press conferences and media opportunities, helping capture and share stories in real time.

• Conduct interviews with athletes, coaches and key voices in sport, ensuring diverse and inclusive representation.

• Work closely with the editorial team to meet content targets and deliver high-quality storytelling.

• Pitch, script, shoot and edit content that informs, inspires and drives impact.

• Monitor content performance and gain understanding of social media analytics and content strategy.

• Complete structured training and development sessions with your assigned mentor.

• Help track public sentiment around women’s sport and support quarterly reporting on visibility and engagement.

Background and Experience Required:

• Strong interest in women’s sport in Ireland and globally.

• Knowledge or experience in any of the following: video production, writing, scripting, podcasting, social media content.

• Ability to work with tools such as Canva, CapCut, Adobe or similar.

• Understanding of social media platforms, trends and audience behaviour.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks.

• Willingness to work flexible hours around live sport (some weekends/evenings).

• A proactive, collaborative and growth-oriented mindset.

Internship Details:

• Start Date: As Soon As Possible

• Duration: 12 months

• Location: Her Sport HQ, Dublin (office-based)

• Salary: €30,000 – €34,000 depending on experience

• This internship is full-time and designed to support early-career candidates passionate about media, storytelling and sport.

• This internship is supported through the Sport Ireland Women in Sport Media Internship Initiative.

If you are interested in the positions, please send a Cover Letter and CV to mohammed@hersport.ie.

OPERATIONS AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (Full-Time)

A key leadership role pivotal to ensuring Her Sport reaches its goals and targets. The ideal candidate thrives in collaboration, enjoys relationship-building, and excels at streamlining operations. You will work closely with founders to refine products and explore new opportunities aligned with our vision.

Key Responsibilities

Team Operations & Culture

• Manage team scheduling, project management, budget tracking, and annual leave.

• Conduct monthly 1:1s and performance reviews to support development.

• Coordinate team-building, staff events, and internal training.

• Continuously refine workflows for efficiency.

• Ensure clear internal communication.

Strategic Support

• Coordinate internal business reviews and Board of Advisor meetings.

• Support founders in translating board insights into strategies.

Business Development

• Evaluate and develop current products and services.

• Research and execute relevant products fulfilling impact or commercial goals.

• Identify and nurture strategic partnerships in media, corporate, and government sectors.

• Maintain ongoing relationships with partners, ensuring consistent value and communication.

Background and Experience Required

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in operations, business development, or project management.

• Exceptional organisational skills managing multiple projects simultaneously.

• Proven stakeholder management and strategic communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort engaging diverse audiences.

• Proficiency in Google Workspace and relevant productivity tools.

• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

• Business mindset with ability to research and evaluate opportunities.

• Passion for sports, gender equity, and social impact.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: €42,000–€46,000, dependent on experience.

• Inclusive workplace prioritising diversity, equity, and belonging.

If you are interested in the positions, please send a Cover Letter and CV to mohammed@hersport.ie.

EDUCATION PROJECT LEAD (Contractor)

Her Sport delivers educational workshops across schools, clubs, and corporate settings. We seek an Educational Development Lead to review and update our programme aimed at reducing the gender participation gap among girls in sport.

Project Scope & Responsibilities

Programme Development

• Update and develop evidence-based, engaging facilitator- and student-led workshops.

• Collaborate with experts in education, sports science, nutrition, mental health, and wellbeing.

• Lead the Her Sport educational committee to support content, impact measurement, and research.

• Develop resources and digital content aligned with school requirements and policies.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Conduct focus groups with students, teachers, parents, and stakeholders.

• Engage educational bodies, principals, and teachers to support programme adoption.

Facilitator Training

• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and training to ensure quality delivery.

Programme Implementation

• Pilot workshops prioritising inclusivity and impact.

• Develop ongoing engagement strategies including teacher CPD and e-learning.

Funding & Corporate Engagement

• Identify funding sources including corporate sponsorships and grants (e.g., Erasmus+).

Impact Assessment & Sustainability

• Create tools to assess programme impact and support future funding.

• Position the programme for scalability and digital growth.

Experience & Skills Required

• Expertise in programme design or project management within Irish education.

• Strong knowledge of Junior and Senior Cycle curricula and educational policies.

• Proven stakeholder engagement and partnership building skills.

• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

• Passion for gender equity, education, and sports social impact.

Salary & Terms

• €3,500/month based on experience and deliverables.

• Fixed-term contractor, full-time (5 days/week), approx. 6 months.

If you are interested in the positions, please send a Cover Letter and CV to mohammed@hersport.ie.

Interested in any of the roles, but don’t meet every qualification? We encourage you to still apply! At Her Sport, we believe there is much more to a candidate than what is written on paper, and we value character as much as experience.