Communications Coordinator

Job Summary

• Coordinate media requests with players and coaches under the guidance of the Director of Communications.


• Work with the Director, PR & Communications to formulate stories and pitches to further tell the stories of players, coaches and personnel on and off the field.


• Maintain weekly press clippings and assist with inventory and organization of the team collateral needed to promote the team.


• Assist with production of football-related content, primarily in the form of written press releases, player and personnel bios, team publications, franchise fact sheets, media advisories, team publications and content for social media/digital channels.


• Assist with the management of gameday public relations and stats crew, including scheduling of staff and necessary administrative responsibilities for both home and away games.


• Create informational graphics to promote key football related content and themes.


• Be prepared to work remotely for away games to handle all pregame and postgame football communications-related requests. 


• Assist with gameday player relations and media relations operations, including pregame and postgame press conferences, team interviews, credential set-up, press box set-up, in-game media servicing and post-game quotes.


• Cultivate strong relationships with key external parties such as media, influencers, VIPs and dignitaries. 


• Work with internal partners in Ticket Sales, Partnership, Marketing, Content, Community Relations and Game Presentation to provide access to players and coaches as needed. 


• Maintain team communications calendar.


• Ensure maximum exposure for the team’s involvement in grassroots marketing efforts, fan/community relations events and social responsibility efforts.


• Assist in monitoring team media coverage and relevant chatter on social media and help track and log.


• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.


• Other duties as assigned.

• Between 1-2 years of public relations experience with an emphasis on communication skills and knowledge of consumer-facing sports (including football, media or entertainment industries).


• In-depth knowledge of football.


• Strong organizational, writing and editing skills.


• A self-starter with a proven track record to work independently and under tight deadlines.


• Ability to generate new and creative ideas, especially as it relates to statistics.


• Strong verbal and written communications skills.


• Ability to multitask projects and work under pressure.


• Entrepreneurial spirit.


• Ability to use cautionary judgment when handling discretionary information.


• A self-starter, energetic and resilient, with the enthusiasm and determination to ensure that deliverables, timelines and objectives are achieved.


• Media relations experience onsite at press conferences, media junkets and sporting events.


• Research skills and ability to fact check.


• Strong attention to detail.


• Position requires attendance at evening and weekend events/games.


• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.


• BS/BA required.