Ed Jones

Ed Jones has a diverse work experience that spans over several industries. Ed began their career as a journalist and sub-editor for various publications, including the Wigan Observer, Wigan Reporter, and Wigan Evening Post. During this time, they also worked as the Wigan Athletic correspondent.

In 1989, Ed joined the rock-folk band The Tansads as a bassist and was actively involved in the band's three record deals, three albums, and numerous gigs. However, their tenure with the band came to an end in 1994.

From 1996 to 2000, Ed worked as a Media Relations Officer for the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, where they played a pivotal role in developing the media relations strategy for the orchestra and a 1,600-capacity concert venue. Ed was also instrumental in the growth of the Liverpool Summer Pops event.

In 2000, Ed transitioned to the sports industry and became the Communications Manager for Bolton Wanderers Football Club. Ed was responsible for devising and implementing the club's communications strategy, managing media relations, editing the matchday programme, and creating the club's website.

In 2001, Ed joined CMP Entertainment as the Marketing & PR Manager. In this role, they oversaw all marketing and media relations for the company, which organized over 500 events annually. Ed also managed a marketing budget of £750,000 and supervised the construction and upkeep of the company's website.

Ed then moved on to Wigan Athletic F.C., where they held multiple roles. From 2005 to 2009, they served as the Head of Publications, overseeing the delivery of all publications and creating a dynamic photo archive. From 2009 to 2017, Ed served as the Head of Media and Communications, managing the club's media activities.

In 2018, Ed joined The Premier League as a Match Manager, and in 2021, they started working for UEFA as a Trainee Venue Media Manager. In this role, they are part of the UEFA Venue Team and works on UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League fixtures. The position started as a trainee role with the plan of becoming a freelancer over the 2021-22 season.

Ed Jones attended Lancaster University from 1983 to 1987, where they obtained a 2:1 degree in French & Politics. It is not specified whether they pursued any additional certifications or obtained any other qualifications beyond their degree. The information provided does not mention any field of study other than French & Politics during their time at Lancaster University.