The Role

We are looking for a Content Programming Manager to lead our newly established Content Programming sub-unit, with a sharp focus on enhancing the supporter experience across our evolving digital platforms.

Sitting at the heart of our content ecosystem, the role will collaborate with Marketing and Commercial teams to create best-in-class content, product and user experiences.

This important role will ensure a diverse and compelling owned proposition that drives user retention and growth, while meeting KPIs and maintaining content.

Who we are

We are one of the most famous clubs in world football, with a rich heritage and history of success – read more about our history, here.

Beyond that, we are passionate about our local community and, behind the scenes, we have a wide variety of opportunities and career paths for all. We have a very defined purpose: to act for a winning team, culture and community. We achieve this by ensuring we are courageous in the pursuit of progress, we champion our community and each other, and that we do the right thing (even when no one is looking).

Your day-to-day

• Support the delivery of exceptional digital content – you’ll ensure we’re offering a best-in-class content experience across our full content ecosystem, driving synergies between teams and keeping content engaging, relevant and well-presented
• Content coordination – you will eagerly coordinate schedules and content plans to optimise discovery and user engagement across the platform, working closely with our Content Operations unit on long-term planning
• Drive content using data – you’ll partner with our data experts to actively ensure that content experiences and formats are data-driven and aligned with user preferences and behaviours, leveraging holistic oversight and performance data to optimise content release
• Lead and inspire - you will manage a Programming Coordinator and be responsible for driving the strategy of the Programming function
• Collaborate with our Marketing teams – you’ll team-up with colleagues to play an important in role in establishing cross-departmental calendars, coordinating content with campaign releases, and ensuring our output aligns with wider Product and Experiences strategy
• Personalise experiences through insights – you’ll learn from key insights to proactively identify and recommend improvements and adjustments to the programming proposition, helping us to deliver personalised content experiences for our supporters
• Maximise engagement – you’ll diligently coordinate content, placement and location to maximise commercial opportunities and engagement

What we are looking for

• Background in content planning – you come with experience in content planning, coordination programming or merchandising within a digital platform or publisher
• Proficiency with key systems and tools – you’re well versed in using a variety of content management systems and project management tools such as Asana, Monday or Airtable
• User-first mindset – you’ve previously had exposure to developing personalised content experiences for diverse user segments
• Effective project management skills – you’re equipped with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results on time
• Organised and flexible approach – you possess excellent planning skills and are comfortable managing high volumes of content, as well as collaborating with cross-functional teams to plot and execute plans
• Data driven – you’re comfortable utilising data and insights to inform content programming and decision-making
• Exceptional collaborator – you proudly work effectively with other departments and support team goals
• Knowledgeable about the sport and media landscape – you are able to identify best-in-class work and the organisations responsible for producing it

Why choose us

At Arsenal, we want everyone to feel a sense of trust and belonging, so we are proud of both our club values and also what we offer to our employees. As one of our Gunners, you will receive:

• An exciting reward and recognition scheme
• Generous holiday allowance which increases with your length of service
• Great internal learning and development programmes
• A flexible hybrid working model
• Priority access to apply for match tickets
• A competitive health and wellbeing benefits package
• A leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Great discounts with some of our Partners

Discover why ‘Our Gunners’ are proud to be part of our team - view their stories here.

Arsenal for Everyone

Arsenal for Everyone is our commitment to promoting and embracing equality, diversity and inclusion, so that everyone connected to the club feels like they belong to the same Arsenal family. We believe that diversity of background, skills and experience drives our success on and off the pitch. 

Disability Confident Leader

We are a Disability Confident Leader. We actively welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. If you need disability-related adjustments to the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

If you are likely to meet the definition of being a ‘disabled person’ according to the Equality Act 2010, you may be eligible to apply for an interview via the Disability Confident Scheme - please indicate this in your application form below. The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment decisions.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to ensuring that our environments for children, young people and adults at risk remain safe and inclusive. We therefore require successful candidates to complete a DBS check and other essential background checks prior to starting their employment. Depending on the responsibilities of the role, a DBS will be either a basic, standard, or enhanced check.

Application Closing Date - 24th September 2025

Please note: we reserve the right to close the position early if application volumes are particularly high. We encourage you to get your application in sooner rather than later.

Updates on the status of your application will be sent via email, please routinely check your spam and junk folders, as occasionally emails sent via the Teamtailor platform will find themselves there.

Good luck!