Job Description:
Monsterscores, a dynamic football media platform, is seeking a creative and skilled Political and Sports Cartoonist to bring a unique and entertaining perspective to football and its intersections with culture, politics, and society. The ideal candidate will have a talent for creating engaging, humorous, and thought-provoking cartoons that resonate with our audience of football enthusiasts. This role is perfect for someone passionate about football, current events, and creative storytelling through art.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Cartoon Creation:
   • Design and produce high-quality cartoons and illustrations focused on football, politics, and the cultural aspects of the sport.
   • Create engaging and humorous content that sparks conversations and entertains the Monsterscores audience.
   • Adapt cartoons to fit various platforms, including social media, website articles, and print (if applicable).
2. Topical Content Development:
   • Stay updated on football news, major political events, and their intersections to develop timely and relevant cartoons.
   • Highlight key moments in football matches, controversies, player dynamics, and political influences on the sport.
3. Audience Engagement:
   • Collaborate with the editorial and social media teams to ensure cartoons align with Monsterscores’ brand voice and content strategy.
   • Interact with the audience through comments, polls, or features that encourage participation and feedback.
4. Creative Storytelling:
   • Use cartoons to tell compelling stories that blend humor, satire, and insightful commentary on football and related topics.
   • Create recurring characters or themes that resonate with the audience and build brand identity.
5. Collaborative Projects:
   • Work with writers, video producers, and other content creators to develop multimedia projects that incorporate cartoons.
   • Contribute ideas to campaigns, special projects, or features that enhance the platform’s visual storytelling.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven experience as a cartoonist, illustrator, or visual storyteller.
• Strong understanding and passion for football, especially the cultural and political aspects of the sport.
• Exceptional drawing and design skills, with proficiency in digital illustration tools (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or Procreate).
• Ability to create content that is humorous, relatable, and thought-provoking.
• Strong understanding of social media trends and how to create content that resonates with online audiences.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines consistently.
• A portfolio showcasing relevant work is required.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives.
• A platform to showcase your talent to a growing audience of football fans.
• Opportunities to collaborate on creative and impactful projects.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.

How to Apply:
If you’re passionate about football, creative storytelling, and have a knack for creating cartoons that entertain and inspire, we’d love to see your work! Please send your CV, a portfolio of your cartoons, and a cover letter explaining your interest in the role to jobs@wigmoretrading.com. Join Monsterscores and add a unique artistic voice to the world of football media!