Public Relations & Communications Manager
This position has been filled - Job#: 453379571
Professional Soccer Team
West Region
Administration/Management
Posted/Updated: 05/24/19
West Region
Administration/Management
Posted/Updated: 05/24/19
Job Summary
Job Summary
- Key driver of soccer information activities and a key member of the communications department.
Primary Responsibilities
- Research, build relationships with and serve as point of contact for local and national media.
- Collaborate with leadership to conceive, design and launch new digital features.
- Develop and execute digital and social media strategies to increase engagement.
- Provide editorial oversight for all digital and social media content, adhering to brand filters.
- Create day-to-day and long-term editorial calendars, driving page views on and boosting engagement and click-thru traffic on social media platforms.
- Collaborate with Marketing on effective e-mail strategies and to effectively use available data.
- Incorporate website and social media analytics to provide insights into impact of produced content.
- Work to develop strategic direction for digital properties.
- Write/Publish content and ensure content is appropriately promoted across social media platforms as needed.
- Create graphic design elements for e-newsletter, websites, social media & special events.
- Use Adobe Creative Suite & Final Cut Pro to generate custom videos for use on social media, websites, highlight reels & special events.
- Work with internal departments to create new opportunities to generate sales leads and data regarding potential new clients/customers.
- Fulfill digital advertisement requirements for sponsors and in-house promotions online.
- Build and maintain landing pages and forms.
- Update the website with match recap, match highlights and relevant sponsorship elements after each match.
- Respond to media requests for information and to facilitate media interviews.
- Drive communications process including logistics for major club announcements.
- Review and submit for approval all roster & transaction releases and serve as a communications liaison with Technical Staff.
- Build and foster collaborative relationships with Marketing, Fan Engagement, Digital and Social Media, Operations and Technical departments.
- Day-to-day management of the public relations for community events and matches.
- Manage game-day statistics and reporting.
- Manage pre and post-game interview requests and scheduling.
- Train and oversee development of Soccer Communications Intern.
Required Skills
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Strong understanding of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Vine, Periscope, Snapchat, tumblr, reddit, Google+ and stays up to date with the latest trends.
- Strong knowledge of and passion for Major League Soccer.
- Confident and professional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have a positive approach and team building spirit.
- Ability to work under deadlines and extended hours.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
- Previous knowledge and experience in sports business preferable.
- Must have 4-year degree in related field.
- Knowledge of Spanish language is preferred but not required.
- Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in public relations/sports information & graphic design.
- Excellent time management.
- Willingness to travel and to work weekends and nights including all home soccer matches and team events.
- Comfortable in a start-up environment and the ability to wear multiple hats when necessary to get the job done.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Production Suite and Final Cut Pro.
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