Communications Assistant
Franchise MLS
Southeast Region
Sports Services
Posted/Updated: 02/03/20
Southeast Region
Sports Services
Posted/Updated: 02/03/20
Job Summary
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for game day preparation and logistical operations (credentialing, game notes, match day parking, etc) for Orlando City B, as well as the execution of required media relations duties
- Create content such as press releases, media advisories, game notes, and player bios, as needed
- Assist Communications Department with match day media relations responsibilities, including press box management, media credentialing and preparing post-game recaps and quote sheets
- Support MLS and NWSL press officers with training coverage, media requests and interviews
- Manage press clippings and media coverage reporting
- Update each team’s online press kit regularly
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Applicants should be working toward an undergraduate or graduate degree with an emphasis in journalism, public relations or other communications related field
- Fluency in Spanish preferred but not required
- Prior internship/professional experience in sports communications or related field
- Knowledge of soccer (including MLS, NWSL and USL) is critical
- Willingness to take initiative and own responsibilities with excellence
- Ability to actively and efficiently work in a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a knowledge of AP style
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong interpersonal skills
- Experience with various work-intensive projects simultaneously
- Ability to meet and perform under tight deadlines and to think clearly under pressure
- Able to work non-traditional hours, in non-traditional settings, within a team atmosphere
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