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Barry Murphy

Barry Murphy

Lucan,Ireland,

Summary

Versatile and creative marketing and media professional with a BA in Marketing from Dublin Business School, bringing a strong track record across broadcast, digital, and live event environments. Experienced in content production and brand storytelling through roles with Off The Ball, RTE, Second Captains , Shamrock Rovers , and LOITV , delivering high-impact campaigns, live commentary, and digital media content to diverse sports audiences.

Proficient in managing cross-platform marketing activations, building fan-focused brand strategies, and executing events from concept to completion. Adept in campaign analytics, social media growth, commercial partnership activation, and aligning creative outputs with commercial objectives. Passionate about creating compelling listener, viewer and audience experiences, with a collaborative mindset high-quality administrative support and a deep understanding of the Irish sports and media landscape.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work history

Off The Ball – Football Analyst, Commentator.

Bauer Media Off the Ball
Dublin , Ireland
02.2025 - Current
  • Analyst on “Off The Ball Breakfast” , Co-Host League of Ireland Late Night, Ireland's premier sports show, where I provide expert insight and analysis on all things football – from International and Premier League talking points to League of Ireland developments. These segments consistently engage thousands of listeners and viewers and are a core part of the brand's audience and align closely with OTB's tone, values, and editorial direction.
  • Live match co-commentator for League of Ireland games , covering high-stakes fixtures across the season. I deliver real-time tactical breakdowns, contextual analysis, and narrative-driven commentary that enhances the listener/viewer experience – especially important as OTB continues to evolve its live and on-demand digital content strategies.
  • Collaborated with production and editorial teams to shape football coverage that resonates with OTB's multi-platform audience across radio, podcast, social media, and video. This experience gives me a strong understanding of the brand's voice and the demands of agile, high-impact content delivery.

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Multimedia Sports Content Creator & Analyst.

Shamrock Rovers FC
Dublin, Ireland
07.2023 - Current

Brand & Content Strategy
Drove European football content via @bazlastmanback, using analytics and visuals to boost engagement. Shaped Shamrock Rovers' digital output to align with club branding and fan interests. Promoted UEFA coverage with dynamic social clips and matchday analytics.

Broadcast & Event Delivery
Delivered live LOITV commentary with tactical insights. Coordinated live streams, interviews, and fan events, enhancing matchday experiences at Tallaght Stadium.

Campaigns & Insights
Produced data-driven match previews/reviews. Tracked KPIs to assess performance and refine content strategies.

Experienced in handling and interpreting data using Google Sheets, Excel and Smartsheet,

Creative & Media Collaboration
Partnered with design teams on custom visuals. Supported PR for key fixtures and built strong media relationships to extend campaign reach.

eBay Ireland – Strategic Account Support Lead

eBay
Dublin, Ireland
01.2017 - 12.2025
  • Optimised product pages, customer journeys, and marketing strategies for high-value sellers to boost visibility, engagement, and conversions on eBay.
  • Advised sellers on branding, content, and ad performance, aligning with platform algorithms and best practices.
  • Designed and launched digital assets using WordPress, Canva, Unbounce, and native tools to enhance storefronts and product discovery.
  • Led Facebook and Google ad campaigns, driving targeting, A/B testing, and ROI optimisation.
  • Delivered data-driven insights through post-campaign analysis to refine strategy and improve results.
  • Coordinated cross-functional rollouts with product, marketing, and support teams under tight deadlines.
  • Promoted a customer-first, insight-driven approach within a collaborative, high-performing team.

An Post – Postal Operative / Office Administrator

An Post
Dublin, Ireland
10.2019 - 05.2025
  • Managed postal logistics, customer service, and admin tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Supported local campaigns and in-branch events
  • Maintained internal systems for tracking, communication, and issue resolution
  • Acted as key contact for customer and logistics queries
  • Known for reliability, teamwork, and a customer-first approach

Professional Footballer

Shamrock Rovers, Bohemians, St Patrick's Athletic
Dublin , Ireland
02.2004 - 11.2021

Bohemians FC – Club Promotions Officer

Bohemians Football Club
Dublin, Ireland
11.2009 - 11.2011
  • Led integrated brand campaigns across events, media, sponsorship, and PR to grow Bohemians FC's public profile.
  • Developed outreach strategies combining sport, culture, and community to deepen fan and partner engagement.
  • Secured and managed sponsorships, delivering activations and tracking ROI through audience data and brand metrics.
  • Produced key communications—match-day content, press releases, and media briefs—ensuring clear, consistent messaging.
  • Delivered parallel projects under pressure, including event logistics and youth initiatives, showing strong execution and multitasking.
  • Built strong media and stakeholder relationships, driving visibility through collaboration and brand storytelling.
  • Analysed campaign outcomes and benchmarks to inform future strategy and enhance performance. strong multi-tasking and deadline resilience .
  • Built and maintained relationships with media, sponsors, and local stakeholders , showcasing a blend of brand passion, project ownership, and interpersonal skill.
  • Monitored campaign effectiveness via internal reviews and competitor benchmarking, creating actionable insights that improved future performance.

Skills

Marketing Campaign Planning & Execution

  • Digital Marketing & Social Media Strategy
  • Brand Management & Audience Engagement
  • Event Planning & Activation(Live& Digital)
  • Content Creation (Video,Web,Audio, Social)
  • PR & Marketing Communications
  • Market Research & Consumer Insights
  • Campaign Analytics & Performance Reporting (KPI-Driven)
  • Sales & Sponsorship Activation
  • Strategic Marketing & Commercial Awareness
  • Creative Asset Briefing & Collaboration with Design Teams
  • Media Buying & Budget Management
  • Project Management & Multitasking Under Deadline
  • Team Collaboration & Cross-Functional communication
  • Proficiency in Digital Tools: CRM,CMS,Google Analytics, Meta Suite
  • Microsoft Office 365 suite








EDUCATION


Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Marketing: Marketing , 09/2019 - 05/2024

Dublin Business School (DBS) - Ireland - 1st Class Honours


Digital Marketing Planning & Management
Marketing Research Strategic Management
Digital Content Creation Web Marketing & Design
Event & Sales Management Business Context & Organisation

  • Sales and Sponsorship



Personal Certificate : Grow with Google Fundamentals of Digital Marketing – Google Digital Garage Certificate, 09/2024 - 09/2024 Google - USA

Professional Certificate: Meta Social Media Marketing , 01/2025 - 02/2025 Meta - Ireland

Professional Certificate: Marketing Analytics: Marketing Measurement Strategy , 03/2025 - 04/2025
Columbia University - USA









Volunteering

FAI Disciplinary committee 2023-2024

Accomplishments

  • 3 Time Shamrock Rovers senior mens player of the year.
  • First League of Ireland player to feature on the cover of EA sports game FIFA
  • FAI Cup winner 2021
  • Setanta cup winner 2010,2016
  • Completed the Dublin Marathon three times

References

On request

Timeline

Off The Ball – Football Analyst, Commentator.

Bauer Media Off the Ball
02.2025 - Current

Multimedia Sports Content Creator & Analyst.

Shamrock Rovers FC
07.2023 - Current

An Post – Postal Operative / Office Administrator

An Post
10.2019 - 05.2025

eBay Ireland – Strategic Account Support Lead

eBay
01.2017 - 12.2025

Bohemians FC – Club Promotions Officer

Bohemians Football Club
11.2009 - 11.2011

Professional Footballer

Shamrock Rovers, Bohemians, St Patrick's Athletic
02.2004 - 11.2021
Barry Murphy